A recent Harvard Business Review study defined workplace wellness as “an organized, employer-sponsored program that is designed to support employees – and sometimes, their families – as they adopt and sustain behaviors that reduce health risk, improve quality of life, enhance personal effectiveness, and benefit the organization’s bottom line.”Employers who offer forward-thinking wellness programs not [...]
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Job fairs may seem a bit passé in today’s world, but they’re far from dead and they’re definitely not useless. They can be a valuable opportunity to stand out in person and interact with employers in a way you simply cannot do when you apply for a job online. This face-to-face dialogue is critical to [...]
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Last year, Forbes named 2013 The Year of Social HR – underlining the necessity of making online networking an integral part of your recruiting strategy. Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate and how organizations and workplaces operate. Candidate sourcing, hiring and retention are no exception.89 percent of companies use social media for recruiting, [...]
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It’s 2014 and we’re deeply ingrained in the social media age. And yes, that needs to be the focal point of your career networking activity. But you need to further expand your strategy and get creative with off-line sources. Networking is about building relationships that lead to new opportunities, using whichever media or method is [...]
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Hiring the right person in today’s market is more important – and more competitive – than ever. Interviews are your opportunity to finalize hiring decisions and get the real story behind candidates’ experience, goals and plans. How can you make them work for you and avoid costly hiring mistakes?Even Before the InterviewLay the groundwork for [...]
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According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, 1.8 percent of people – or 2.4 million – left their jobs in December 2013. This is the highest percentage since the recession ended. Some retired or dropped out of the workforce, but most moved on to new positions.Are you constantly stressed about your work? [...]
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Just about everyone wants to do interesting work, earn a decent salary and feel they’ve contributed to something bigger than themselves. But truly motivating your employees takes more than a regular paycheck and the occasional pat on the back. What’s required is a well-defined strategy that tailors compensation, rewards and motivational drivers to each individual’s [...]
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Your digital footprint is everything that shows up when someone searches for you online. From images to comments to blog posts, it can make or break your reputation. In today’s market, cyberspace is among the first places prospective employers will look before they make hiring decisions.7 tips to ensure that everything that could possibly be found [...]
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Even the best employees resign. Regardless of your work environment or staff relationships, team members leave for reasons beyond your control. It may be a better opportunity, a return to school or a family relocation or commitment. Handled effectively, you can work through employee turnover so that the exiting individual knows they’ve added value and [...]
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Close to a third of all U.S. workers are employed in temporary or consulting jobs. In many cases, these non-standard work arrangements are stepping stones to permanent, full-time employment. The American Staffing Association reports that 90 percent of employers work with temporary staffing firms as they seek to find the best and most qualified candidates.As [...]
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September 26, 2014
