The Watercooler

The Watercooler Blog is full of workplace tips and trends related to employee retention, engagement, interviewing and more. The Watercooler is frequently refilled, so gather ‘round often.

Are your Interns Ready to Become Employees?

You always want the best people for your team, and you may have just what you need waiting in the wings if you have successful interns. So how do you know which interns to hire and which ones to simply thank for their time? Use the following criteria to help you decide. They’ve significantly contributed [...] Read More

Keep Your Onboarding Process Relevant and Worthwhile

Effective onboarding is a crucial tool to ensure that new employees feel like part of your business and fully understand your company culture. The ability to introduce new hires to your organization, make them productive and effective in the shortest possible time – and retain them – is an essential business priority with key bottom-line [...] Read More

Good Leaders Aren’t Afraid to Show Passion

A good leader must always project a rock-solid demeanor of calm, leaving sentiment at home - lest employees think them weak, of course. Then again, maybe not. If you want employees to get passionately invested in their work and the company, you have to show a little passion yourself. A message that comes off as too [...] Read More

Putting the Puzzle Together | Finding the Perfect Staffing Firm to Fit Your Company Needs

If you’re having trouble finding top talent to fill open positions at your company, partnering with a staffing firm can be a great move. Staffing agencies have carefully cultivated networks filled with hard-to-find talent looking for new opportunities. Choosing the right staffing firm to work with can set the foundation for current and future success, [...] Read More

Is Q4 Really Next Month?? Crushing Through Your 2015 Goals

It’s hard to believe it, but fall has officially arrived, meaning the end of the year is just around the corner. If your company hasn’t been working to achieve all of those lofty goals you set at the beginning of the year, it’s time to kick it into high gear and make some serious progress! [...] Read More