Millennials are defined as the generation that reached young adulthood around the year 2000. In an article dated September 2012, Upstart Business Journal suggests that this generation will make up approximately 75 percent of the workforce in the next 10 years. Hiring companies can benefit from an understanding of this new generation of workers. Such [...]
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Whether your goal is to increase productivity or to reduce absenteeism, your ability to lead your staff depends on mutual respect and communication. Earning that respect requires that management model desired behaviors and recognize that employees require a degree of autonomy, flexibility, and a sense that their opinions are valued.Certain strategies can encourage a culture [...]
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Making a good hire depends in large part on having positive interview experiences with your preferred candidates. An interview is the initial personal dialogue where both parties get a sense of whether they’re truly compatible. And yes, first impressions do count! Build Questions around Success Traits A success trait is one of three to five [...]
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Continually losing good candidates to competitors? Dealing with a real turnover problem? Unable to build your “dream team?” Maybe you’re not paying enough. Money isn’t…
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Your company is only as good as its employees.Think about it: Where would you be otherwise?Midway through this year’s fourth quarter, it’s time to set goals and objectives for 2014. And in order to be successful, you need total workforce buy in, right from the start.Engagement is No Longer Enough. According to recent industry reports, [...]
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Headphone sales are on the rise, as the trend toward open office design continues. The jury is still out on whether headphones and earbuds at work are beneficial, practical, detrimental to productivity and creativity, or just plain rude. What the Experts Have to Say Recent research has uncovered little proof that listening to music improves [...]
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Las Vegas, located in southern Nevada, is famous for its entertainment and gaming industry. It is no surprise, therefore, that the major industries are tourism and gambling. The major companies based in Las Vegas include the entertainment hospitality giants such as Las Vegas Sands Corporation, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn Resorts. The metro area has a [...]
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We all wish we had more time in a day. The productive use of time requires realistic expectations and a disciplined plan. A leader who models such a skill will encourage others to do the same. Effective time management ensures that tasks are completed, stress is minimized, and there is adequate time for other activities. [...]
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So … where did this year go? Now that the fourth quarter has begun and a new year – and business plan – are imminent, where do you stand in meeting your 2013 objectives? As you break the year into quarters, or “90 day runs,” the end of the third one is particularly significant. It’s time [...]
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Some things in life are no fun – and firing an employee can almost certainly be included on that list. But if you’re a manager or an HR professional, it’s an inevitable part of doing business. When the time comes, ease the burden by being prepared, being fair and being professional. And, be knowledgeable about [...]
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December 13, 2013
