5 Types of People to Include on Your Professional Reference List

When it comes to landing a job, it takes more than a great resume and a strong interview performance. You need to have the right professional references in place. This shouldn’t be simply a list of people who know you. Instead, you need to be strategic about the references you provide, even giving different lists [...] Read More

4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Interviewing Candidates

You know that job interviews are your gateway to finding and hiring great talent. But too often, employers make mistakes during the process that sabotage their efforts. To ensure your interviewing process is as efficient and effective as possible, here are four mistakes to avoid. Mistake #1: Not asking good questions. Your hiring decision is [...] Read More

5 Ways Employee Continuing Education Improves Your Company

The year is winding down and you’re probably busy planning ahead for 2020. Is providing continuing education to your employees a part of next year’s plan? If it’s not, then you should consider it. Here are 5 reasons why: #1: You’ll improve performance. You know the skills your employees need for success on the job [...] Read More

Can I Apply for Multiple Jobs at One Company?

Your dream employer just posted several new jobs. You’re qualified for more than one of them. Should you apply to a few, or should you just stick with the one that interests you most? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t clear cut and truly depends on the company. Some will take note of the fact that you’re [...] Read More

6 Mistakes to Avoid During Year-End Employee Reviews

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – unless you’re elbow deep in the middle of performance reviews. These are tough to conduct and often a fine line for managers to walk. You want to talk about performance issues, but not focus too much on them. You also need to define goals and expectations [...] Read More

How to Stay Stress-Free at Work During the Busy Holiday Season

For some, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. For others, it’s too busy and full of stress. If the latter sounds familiar, there is good news. There are steps you can take during the holiday season to cut down on stress and enjoy this time of the year, while still reaching productivity goals [...] Read More

Why You Should Hire Full-Time Employees During the Holidays

If you’re looking to hire new full-time employees, you might be tempted to put the effort on hold until after the holidays. But really, now is actually a great time to start the process. Here are 5 reasons why: #1: You’ll find more motivated active candidates. During the holiday season, many job candidates take time [...] Read More