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.
July 25, 2016There are 80 million millennials in the U.S. workforce –and they will represent 75 percent of all workers nationwide by 2025. They are members of the last generation born in the 20th century – and they are the future. So as an employer, you need to understand their motivators, leverage their strengths, and help them [...]
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The best jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL are right here. Alabama natives, Strategic-Partners Chris and Kim Tillery are glad to live and work in their home…
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July 18, 2016People work harder when they know their boss is trustworthy. Trust is essential to building employee engagement and motivation. And as noted by Jim Dougherty, senior lecturer at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, “managers will never learn the truth about a company unless they have their employees’ trust.” So, how can you build trust as [...]
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July 11, 2016When your boss ignores you, their lack of response can make you fall into a downward spiral of worry and stress. Do they dislike you or the work you submitted? Why aren’t they answering your emails and progress updates? There are a number of reasons why this may be happening – and likewise, a number [...]
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July 6, 2016
Frustrated with lackluster performance – from either individual employees or your organization as a whole? If your business is slowing down and your employees seem…
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The best jobs in San Jose, CA are right here. Linda Donahue brings more than 40 years of staffing and business experience to her role…
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The best jobs in Memphis, TN are right here. PrideStaff Strategic-Partner Jeremy Thacker strives to make a difference in each job seeker’s life by finding…
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July 6, 2016
“Who needed that job anyway.” “You’ll find something better soon.” “Keep your chin up!” People who share words of encouragement during your job…
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July 6, 2016
Diverse personalities. Specialized skill sets. Unique strengths. Varied perspectives, agendas and motivations. If you’ve ever managed a team, you can appreciate all the ways individual…
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July 6, 2016
Productivity is down. Turnover is up. You’re seeing more scowls than smiles at work. But when you ask your team what’s wrong, all you hear…
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