There are many variables in determining what a bad hire may cost your company. But no matter which expert analyses you consider, you can’t afford to make such a mistake very often. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the cost of a failed hire is at least 30 percent of an employee’s first-year earnings. Half [...]
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Starting a new job is one of the biggest transitions a person experiences. The way you welcome a new employee to your team makes a crucial first impression – and sets the stage for their future at your company. You worked hard to hire this person. So, work hard not to lose them. Studies show [...]
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Employee turnover happens at every company, but if yours is especially high, an internal issue is likely to blame. Happy, engaged workers don’t typically quit their jobs, so it’s time to get to the root of the problem. PrideStaff Las Vegas — one of the leading temporary employment agencies in Las Vegas — understands the [...]
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It’s unrealistic to think all your employees will get along famously, all the time. But you may be surprised to hear that typical managers spend up to 40 percent of their time on conflict resolution – and 60 to 80 percent of workplace trouble is due to strained employee relationships. How can you avoid having [...]
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It’s officially April and your busy season is right around the corner. You’re gearing up by hiring a slew of temporary staffers, but it can be hard to motivate people when their job has an expiration date. PrideStaff Las Vegas — one of the top employment agencies in Las Vegas — understands this predicament, but [...]
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Workplace norms have changed dramatically in recent years. From 2005 to 2012, telecommuting grew by 80 percent, due in large part to technological advancements and the influx of millennials into the workforce. Allowing employees to work from home or another remote location has its pros and cons. Will it work for your company? The Plusses [...]
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Burnout as a manager can be devastating. If you feel constantly tired, disengaged or unmotivated on the job, you may be suffering from it. The good news is: There are ways to reduce or avoid burnout, so you can continue to be your best self at work. What is Burnout? Before you can fight burnout, [...]
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The cost of a poor hire can be as high as three to four times their salary. When you add in intangible costs such as stress and lower morale on the part of co-workers, you can easy see why it’s worthwhile not to skip reference checks as a key part of your hiring process. All [...]
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Are you a micromanager? Knowing how much supervision to give can be difficult: too little, and people could become lost and unproductive; too much, and you could end up with freaked-out, demoralized employees. Despite good intentions, micromanagers ultimately hurt their business as their supervisory style results in low morale, wasted time and often, high turnover. [...]
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Should you implement a company wellness program? Is it worth the planning, time and investment? The answer is a resounding “yes” – because it’s both the right thing and the smart thing to do. Healthy employees result in a healthy business. To cite one example, Johnson & Johnson employees are given incentives to complete a [...]
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June 9, 2017
