The transition into management isn’t easy. According to at least one study, it can be almost as stressful as divorce. And with current levels of employee engagement hovering around a dismally low level of about 30 percent, there’s no question that management is a challenging discipline. It’s no wonder new managers can easily take wrong [...]
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If you’ve ever worked in an office and really paid close attention, you’ve come to the realization that a good administrative assistant plays an absolutely invaluable role in making that office (and the life of whoever they’re working for) run smoothly. And it’s way more than just getting coffee, typing emails and memos, and answering [...]
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Nevada is experiencing economic growth in sectors such as real estate, manufacturing, construction, hospitality, and entertainment. Unemployment rates are lower than they have been in over five years. Nevada Business magazine projects that employment will grow at a rate of almost 50,000 jobs annually through 2017. Such economic good news, however, is causing employers to [...]
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The first weeks and months of a new job are a transitory time between the excitement of the offer and the reality of the role. You’ll experience a wide spectrum of experiences and emotions as the dust settles. In the midst of it all, you want to make the best possible first impression and prove [...]
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Knowing when an effort is “great enough” is the secret to balancing obsessive perfectionism with a more lackadaisical attitude. There is a difference between conscientiousness and perfectionism, and the latter can have serious unintended negative consequences.A study by Professor Simon Sherry of Dalhousie University is featured in Science Daily and describes why perfectionism, often considered [...]
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Remember the “personnel department”? The term sounds about as relevant in today’s workplace as a mimeograph machine. Over the last 20 years, HR has undergone…
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Remember that line from Mary Poppins, “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” Let’s face it: It’s not always easy to find that fun element in every job. Some jobs just seem…boring. Even bosses have to admit that. So how do you manage to help employees find that “spoonful [...]
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Your employee handbook is more than just a “necessary evil” imposed on you by your legal department. It can be a powerful tool for workplace success. Recent research has shown that 22 percent of staff turnover occurs within 45 days of employment. If new hires feel lost, they need strong support and clarification to understand [...]
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Developing the skills of your employees is an important retention strategy. It is vital to the success of your company that your people continue to grow and learn. It can reduce the temptation to look for new challenges at another company. Protect investment in your personnel by providing and encouraging ongoing training and development.Communicate Skills [...]
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It can be daunting to sift through anywhere from tens to thousands of resumes for any given open position. But managing your communication with applicants can help to improve your reputation among job seekers, possibly increasing the quality of candidates you attract. Develop a system of staying in touch with candidates throughout the entire hiring [...]
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April 24, 2015
