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 16, 2015An essential factor in edging out your competition is hiring and retaining the best talent. A recent Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) study showed that when asked why they would look elsewhere for work, 35 percent of employees said it was because they were dissatisfied with their current career paths. Thirty-two percent reported that [...]
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September 16, 2015If you’re tired of going from one dead-end job to the next, it’s time to find a meaningful position that can catapult you to success. However, this often easier said than done, so you’ll need to create a well-planned strategy to get exactly what you want. Settling for a job that sounds close enough to [...]
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September 12, 2015Encouraging their personal and professional growth shows your employees that you care about their progress and their future – and it inspires lasting loyalty. Here are some tips for offering learning and development to help all your team members improve: Do … Serve as a role model. Take an active part in your own professional [...]
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September 9, 2015Hard work pays off. But overly long hours can throw off your delicate work-life balance and be harmful to your health and well-being. Being a hard worker is not the same as being a workaholic. Workaholism, like all addictions, becomes a recurring obsession as you practice repeated destructive behavior, despite knowing how harmful it [...]
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September 9, 2015The good news is: You got the job! The bad news is: You’re uncertain about accepting it. Your feelings of elation and success may quickly dissipate if the position doesn’t turn out to be right for you – and you wind up back on the job search in a matter of months. This can label [...]
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2015Workplace conflict is something we naturally want to avoid, but you can turn that negative experience into a positive with the right approach. Focus on clear communication. Poor communication often leads to conflict in the workplace, but you can make something good out of it. When employees become frustrated due to unclear expectations, it allows [...]
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Hiring the wrong person for the job is a mistake. A really big, expensive mistake. One of the best ways to avoid making this costly…
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Regardless of the available job – or which side of the desk you sit on – every interview is about selling (not fishing – although…
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Feel like a deer in the headlights? Like you’re wearing a scarlet letter? Like you have broccoli in your teeth? If you’re looking for a…
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The best jobs in Northern Kentucky are right here. PrideStaff Strategic-Partner Stephen Romanelli is dedicated to making a difference in job seekers’ lives by finding…
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