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The Watercooler Blog is full of workplace tips and trends related to employee retention, engagement, interviewing and more. The Watercooler is frequently refilled, so gather ‘round often.

How to Build Positive Company Culture

  • September 23, 2022
  • Posted in News
You know a strong company culture is crucial to success, and right now yours isn’t the best. Maybe your turnover rates are high, customer satisfaction levels are low or innovation is basically non-existent — or all of the above. No matter what’s going on, it isn’t good, and you want to change it. However, you’re [...] Read More

How to Make a Great First Impression

  • September 16, 2022
  • Posted in News
You just received a call inviting you to interview for a job you really want. This is of course beyond exciting, so you want to do everything in your power to outshine the other candidates. While cliché, it’s very true that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Therefore, you need [...] Read More

Retention & Recruiting

  • August 25, 2022
  • Posted in News
Retention & Recruiting   BY QUINN HANSON, DIVISION MANAGER — G.A. ROGERS & ASSOCIATES   A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege of being a panelist to discuss retention and recruiting tactics with the Chamber of Commerce and the audience of their What’s Brewing event. The following is an excerpt of what was discussed. What [...] Read More

10 Ways to Say “Thank You” at Work

  • August 10, 2022
  • Posted in News
Two little words. Thank. You. But they carry a lot of weight, especially when you want to acknowledge others for something they’ve done to help you or your team. You really want to show your coworkers that you appreciate them and the value they add, and thank them for their time, assistance, and support. But [...] Read More

How to Re-Enter the Workforce with Confidence

  • July 20, 2022
  • Posted in News
Have you taken a break from your career to raise children, travel, volunteer, or for another reason? And now, it’s time to re-enter the workforce? The very thought can be daunting. But with a positive attitude, preparation and patience, you can and will succeed. During an absence from working, you can gain new skills and [...] Read More

Starting Your Day This Way Will Increase Your Productivity

  • June 22, 2022
  • Posted in News
Your alarm goes off. Depending on your personality, you either spring out of bed ready to meet your day or you drag yourself into the kitchen for a much-needed caffeine boost. However you meet your morning, are you sure you're doing enough to maximize your productivity? The right pre-work habits can set the foundation for [...] Read More

How to Improve Teamwork in the Workplace   

  • March 19, 2022
  • Posted in News
“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.”     These are the words of none other than Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company and chief developer of the assembly line technique of mass production. Ford, of all people throughout history, certainly knew the importance and value of teamwork within an [...] Read More

Take a Creative Approach to Onboarding New Employees

Whether your new employees are working remotely, from your workplace site, or a hybrid of both, effective onboarding is essential in assimilating them into your company and its culture. It’s also a key first step in setting clear expectations for all involved, coordinating the delivery of the right technology and other job tools, and completing [...] Read More