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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Nonverbal cues can tell you a lot about a candidate during an interview – maybe even more than what he has to say. Some studies…
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“I serve with honor on and off the battlefield. I lead by example in all situations.”This is the creed of the U.S. Navy SEALS, one of the most elite divisions of our nation’s armed forces. SEALs are trained as leaders, regardless of their age, experience level or rank. None of these criteria matter when it [...]
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The results of a recent Gallup survey on employee engagement are, in a word, disturbing. Of 350,000 employee respondents, 70 percent reported they were “disengaged” or “actively disengaged” from their work. The annual cost to U.S. companies as a result? Between $450 billion and $550 billion in lost productivity.Ouch. Rather than be part of these [...]
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Keeping your employees happy and motivated is crucial to the overall success of your organization.Happy, satisfied employees are more productive and much better at working collaboratively with their co-workers. On the flipside, when morale is low in your organization, your employees are far more likely to underperform, experience conflicts with one another and, in some [...]
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New research by Oxford Economics is presented in a paper entitled "Global Talent 2021: How the New Geography Will Transform Human Resource Strategy". The paper examines the global changes that are affecting the staffing and HR industry and what the future role of locally- and globally-recruiting companies might be. Technology innovation, globalization, shifting labor demographics, [...]
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Being out of work takes a real toll on your confidence and emotional well-being. When you’re searching for a job while unemployed, it can be…
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Let’s face it, employees who are happy and motivated to work for you are much more productive than employees who are “stressed out” – or…
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It’s not uncommon for temporary employees to feel a little awkward in the workplace. Especially in an environment where staff has been together for many years, it’s easy for a temp to feel like the odd person out. While everyone else is familiar with each other’s personalities, working styles and probably even personal lives, a [...]
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Most employers say that choosing a staffing partner was one of the single most important decisions they ever made for their organization.If you’re beginning your search for the right agency, there are a number of factors to consider. The most important, of course, is what your company needs and what you’re looking to get out [...]
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October 20, 2013
