Although new hires will have an initial adjustment period, it's crucial to take immediate action if you’re concerned that your latest employee doesn’t seem to be acclimating into the role. You can either get the employee on the right track, or if they are realistically beyond improving enough to get to a satisfactory level, you [...]
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Interviewing can be just as nerve-racking for employers and their team as it is for job candidates. But the good news is: With the right preparation, you can ensure that the process runs smoothly and results in a “win” when it comes to landing the talent you’ve been looking for. A good way to develop [...]
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Writing job descriptions may appear to be straightforward, but it requires more strategy than just compiling a quick list of duties and qualifications. The amount of effort you devote to creating a comprehensive job posting that clearly and succinctly describes the job and the ideal candidate will pay off by attracting more qualified applicants. Check [...]
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Trust within an organization is based on mutual respect – and transparency in leadership plays a big part in that. And, where there’s respect for an employee’s manager and other leaders, engagement, job satisfaction, and productivity naturally follow. What Transparency in Leadership Looks Like Transparency means keeping your employees in the loop, sharing good and [...]
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Regular one-on-one meetings with your direct reports are an excellent opportunity to build trust, enhance relationships, and help everyone on your team grow in their roles and perform to their maximum potential. They’re a win for everyone involved: the improved job satisfaction, engagement, and productivity that stem from such conversations ultimately means better business results [...]
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According to the Department of Labor, parents comprise a significant amount of the entire working population - 71.2 percent of mothers and 92.3 percent of fathers with children under the age of 18 were employed in 2020. If you fail to take the necessary steps to allow your working parent employees the work-life balance they [...]
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Even as businesses worldwide recover from Covid-19, top talent is in high demand. So how do you convince the best candidates on the market to pick you and your company over your competitors? After all, everyone is pretty much in the same boat: trying to rebound from the past year, whatever the new normal looks [...]
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June is National Safety Month, intended to raise awareness of potential hazards that contribute to accidental injuries and fatalities. After dealing with COVID-19 for more than a year, 2021’s National Safety Month is the time to focus on how to navigate workplace safety as the pandemic begins to improve. Learn more about the safety measures [...]
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Check the closest dictionary for the definition of “valued” and you’ll find something like this: “considered to be important or beneficial.” Or maybe “highly regarded or esteemed.” As a noun, value refers to “the regard that someone or something is held to; the importance or worth of someone or something.” And as a verb, to [...]
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Engaged employees are the catalyst for your company’s success, but unfortunately, workplace engagement is not that common. According to a Gallup survey from September of 2020, only 36% of employees consider themselves engaged or “highly involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace.” Improving engagement leads to higher motivation and productivity - [...]
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October 12, 2021
