“Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” These are the words of singer Dolly Parton. She’s has countless chart-topping hits, but this may be her best work yet, even though it’s not part of a #1 song. Everyone knows the feeling when work demands pile up so quickly [...]
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Employers who look for strong cultural alignment between potential hires and their own organizations tend to have the best recruitment results and ultimately, the most successful business outcomes. The most effective employees understand how to complete tasks within the context and culture of their companies, so by assessing the core values of job candidates, you [...]
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“Creativity is contagious - pass it on.” Contagiousness may have become a dreaded word in the past few years, but when it comes to creativity, this quote from Albert Einstein holds true in any time and under any circumstances. Innovation and growth thrive on new ideas, so you should always foster creative thinking among your [...]
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Nervousness is no fun. Your heart may beat faster or your breathing may accelerate. You may become flushed and sweaty, or cold and clammy, and you may even tremble uncontrollably. In fact, it’s not atypical to experience all these symptoms. But it’s also normal, especially when it occurs in anticipation of a major event or [...]
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In the workplace, favoritism refers to any situation where someone in a leadership position shows preferential treatment toward one employee over others – unrelated to job performance and instead occurring as the result of a personal bond shared between the two. As a result, the “preferred’ employee may receive more advanced or plum projects or [...]
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There are many variables in determining what a bad hire may cost your company. But no matter which expert analyses you consider, you can’t afford to make such a mistake very often. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the cost of a failed hire is at least 30 percent of an employee’s first-year earnings. Half [...]
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Starting a new job is one of the biggest transitions a person experiences. The way you welcome a new employee to your team makes a crucial first impression – and sets the stage for their future at your company. You worked hard to hire this person. So, work hard not to lose them. Studies show [...]
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Resigning from a job can be stressful, even if you’re leaving to take an opportunity that better meets your career goals. Be sure to resign gracefully and professionally, without burning bridges or harming your reputation in any way. What to Say Handle your resignation as carefully and tactfully as you would any other important business [...]
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Despite what you may have recently heard or read, a strong cover letter is important to your successful job search. Cover letters are not always required, but they can be the factor that sets you apart from other candidates. A cover letter can be the best place to let your personality come through and show [...]
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Whether you make the cut for a job may depend on your success in a telephone interview. For many companies, this is the first step in determining if a candidate is a good fit to join their team. For instance, if a hiring manager is interested in 15 candidates, they may call all of them [...]
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June 7, 2023
