Wellness programs are popular with a lot of businesses today. Giving your staff the tools they need to make smarter, healthier choices can benefit not only each person but also your company as a whole. In fact, there is ample evidence to support the idea that wellness initiatives strengthen business. Before you begin the process… Read more »
Category: Employers
Is Your Business Prepared for the DOL’s Overtime Rule?
Earlier this year, the government passed a bill increasing American workers’ eligibility for overtime pay. The rule effectively doubles the threshold at which an employee of any level would be able to earn overtime pay. The threshold for exempt level employees is currently at just over $23,000 but this new regulation pushes it to over… Read more »
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It’s National Safety Month! 5 Ways to Make It a Priority
June is National Safety Month. To honor this important observance, we want to provide some ways a company can make safety a priority not just this month but all year long. And safety isn’t just an important issue in production or industrial environments. If you’ve been wondering how to create the right safety plan for… Read more »
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Keep Your “A” Talent in IT from Leaving
Top talent is an important part of any successful information technology department. So what happens when your star employee wants to leave? How can you prevent it? The truth is, IT professionals will leave even the most stable jobs for a variety of reasons, so it is important to understand what can keep them engaged,… Read more »
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Why It’s Important to Set the Tone Early in the Job Search
Job seekers are eager to start work. They may have been on the hunt for the perfect opportunity for a while, even if they are highly skilled, so they want the process to go quickly. But from the hiring manager’s perspective, that isn’t always possible. It is critical that you manage the expectations of your… Read more »
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Should Your Company Consider Counter Offers?
It is a conversation that every manager dreads. Your star employee has approached you with their resignation. They have been offered another job and will be leaving in two weeks. Your mind races with the next steps. Do you find a replacement? Do you promote someone else? Or do you make the employee a counter… Read more »
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Are You Turning Away Potential Job Candidates?
One of the biggest complaints that recruiters hear from client companies is that there just aren’t any good candidates available. The truth is, they may be turning away, or turning off, potential candidates with their application and hiring process alone. Here are some things you can do to improve your processes and attract the best… Read more »
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Your Company’s Social Presence Has an Impact on Recruiting
Social media has completely altered the way we communicate with candidates applying for open positions. Job candidates are constantly reviewing company websites and social media accounts to inquire about jobs available, or just connect in general. Your company brand, and what your employees say about your company, are integral to landing, or pushing away, top… Read more »
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Turn that Bad Hire Around
It can be very frustrating when you realize your newest hire isn’t living up to your expectations. There are a number of reasons the seemingly perfect employee crashes and burns once they start working with you. But that doesn’t mean your first resort needs to be termination. There may be ways to rescue that bad… Read more »
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Why a Contingent Worker Could be Your Best Option
Have you considered all of your possible options for hiring? If you have any open positions, you may want to think about a contingent, or temporary, employee to fill your upcoming need. Why? There are a lot of reasons that hiring someone on a short-term basis might be the best solution for you and your… Read more »