Hire well and you’ll have a high-performing and happy team. Hire just one wrong person – sometimes called a “misfire hire” – and you’ll spend a lot of time, money and energy doing damage control. Have the right process, with the right checks and balances in place. Select wisely to achieve business growth while providing [...]
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Quitting your job is not a decision to be taken lightly – and there is no one-size-fits-all model to help you make it. Consider the risks and rewards, as well as your financial situation. When all is said and done, you may find that moving on before another option is presented is the best thing [...]
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It’s a candidate’s market. Demand for top-performing talent has never been higher. When hiring for long-term loyalty and success, cultural fit is equally, if not more, important than technical skills. This is especially true among millennial employees, who tend to prioritize meaningful work over pay and won’t hesitate to leave if their employer’s values clash [...]
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Some people thrive on change. Others do all they can to resist it. But like it or not, change within an organization is inevitable – and in your HR leadership role, you will be integrally involved in managing it. Organizational change may have an unsettling impact on employees, whether it involves them directly or indirectly. [...]
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First impressions matter – especially when you start a new job. It’s important to make an impact and distinguish yourself early on. The connections you forge, the value you demonstrate and the relationships you build will endure. Hit the Ground Running You don’t want to be seen as aggressive, but you do want to score [...]
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Even the savviest of job seekers is bound to make the occasional mistake. But by learning how to navigate potential pitfalls, you can optimize your chances of success and achieve better, faster results as you take your career to the next level. Here are some common mistakes to avoid: Not Having a Plan Finding a [...]
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Onboarding is the process by which new employees acclimate to the social and performance aspect of their jobs. Research shows that new hires get about 90 days to prove themselves, so effective onboarding is critical. The faster newcomers feel welcome and prepared, the sooner they are able to contribute to the successful execution of your [...]
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July 25, 2016- Posted in
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There 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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People 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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When 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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