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.
September 27, 2017Skills versus personality … which one is more important in a job candidate? A successful long-term employee has a personality that matches both their role within your company and your workplace culture. And while skills, knowledge and ability can be developed with experience, an employee’s personality is unlikely to change. In one study of more [...]
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September 27, 2017Creating a positive company culture begins with fostering happy employees. Recent research shows that happy workers are 85 percent more efficient, experience a 60 percent drop in absenteeism and stay twice as long in their jobs as their less satisfied colleagues. This results in measurable improvements in safety, wellness, engagement, retention, employer brand and ultimately, [...]
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2017It’s never too soon to start looking toward the future. If you’re still in school, but already searching for ways to boost your resume, there’s plenty of options. From working temp jobs in Las Vegas to volunteering your time at an organization that can use an extra hand, find out how to gain work experience [...]
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September 20, 2017A recent study showed that less than half (45 percent) of workers felt their annual reviews were a fair representation of their work performance. Only 37 percent said their managers provided accurate feedback. When you’re seeking the full picture of your performance, don’t just look up the organizational chart – but also look right, left, [...]
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September 20, 2017How do you set yourself apart from the competition when applying for your next job? The best strategy is to take whatever steps are necessary to bring your skills up to date and demonstrate you’re committed to continuous learning and self-improvement. According to the results of a recent study, 63 percent of employers are concerned [...]
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2017Landing an interview for a job you really want is exciting, so don’t ruin your chances of getting an offer by failing to dress appropriately. Whether you like it or not, your appearance will sway the interviewer. People want to know you’re taking the meeting seriously, and the manner in which you present yourself speaks [...]
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September 18, 2017Whether you fall under the category of long-term unemployed, just ending a job, or recently entering the working world, actually finding a job may seem a daunting task. Fortunately, you have numerous avenues open to you for seeking employment. Find out what to do in Ohio. If you’ve recently become unemployed, you want to [...]
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September 14, 2017Not all job hoppers are alike. When you first glance at the resume of a candidate who has changed jobs frequently in recent years, it may send up an automatic red flag that makes you want to toss it immediately into the “reject” pile. Not so fast. Be careful not to miss out on a [...]
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September 13, 2017As spelled out in a recent Washington Post headline, “Study Finds That Basically Every Single Person Hates Performance Reviews.” Yikes! But it doesn’t have to be that way. No one should walk into a performance review without already knowing about their performance. Managers should be providing regular, ongoing feedback and listening to input from employees [...]
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2017In early 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a new campaign designed to help companies provide safe and healthy work environments. Employers across the U.S. can benefit from the program, which was specifically designed to curb rising injury and fatality rates at worksites in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. As one of the [...]
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