4 Qualities to Find in a Great Administrative Assistant

As a manager, you know that the organizational health of your company lives and breathes by having the right administrative staff in place. They can keep everyone on track and handle all the day-to-day functions of your business when you’re concentrating on being successful. So when you’re in need of a new administrative assistant, how… Read more »

Find the Right Staffing Firm for Your Company

Do you think that all staffing agencies do the same thing? The truth is quite the contrary. Staffing agencies are as specialized as your specific business so it is crucial that you work with the right firm for your company. Before you pick up the phone to call about temp workers, or a direct hire… Read more »

Increase Communication between Recruiters and Hiring Managers

As a manager, you’ve chosen to work with a recruiting firm to help make the hiring process easier. But do you find yourself easily frustrated by the communication level? Most of the time, there needs to be a give and take so if you’re unhappy with the responsiveness of the agency, you may want to… Read more »

Gain Trust and Build Leadership by Sharing More

The inner workings of most businesses are full of complicated processes. There are a variety of aspects that go into running a successful organization, including finances and human resources. Your employees want to know what these processes are. They want to be in the loop and better understand how their position affects the company as… Read more »

Conduct Exit Interviews That Provide Real Feedback

Do you have an exit interview process in place in your company? Do they work to provide you with good feedback that you can use to improve your workplace experience? There is a lot of mixed information regarding exit interviews so it is important that you know how to conduct an effective version and what to… Read more »

Evaluate LinkedIn Recommendations for Quality

LinkedIn recommendations are not a substitute for complete references of your candidates, but they can help you make a decision. How do you know which recommendations are genuine and which are just fluff? There are a few ways to notice the differences between good and not-so-good. When you’re looking at LinkedIn recommendations, here are the… Read more »

You Need to Delegate. Get Your Staff to Buy in

Delegation is a delicate art. As a manager it is your job to ensure that your staff takes on the tasks that need to be completed and well executed. You’ve hired a staff that is competent and professional so it is important that you use their skills in the best ways possible and not fall… Read more »

Offering Competitive Salaries Will Pay Off

The old adage is true – you do get what you pay for. Since the recession ended, companies have had a hard time reconciling their budget against new-hire salaries. But when a company wants to save money and offers lower salaries, they often have issues with a poor talent pool and high turnover. Those problems… Read more »

“Because I Said So” Isn’t Very Effective

Good leaders can inspire their team and encourage them to aim for the company goals. Sometimes decisions can sound difficult or challenging to your employees no matter how loyal they are to you as a manager. Approaching your team like a group of toddlers by saying “because I said so,” is the least effective ways… Read more »

Are Passive Job Seekers the Answer?

When your company is struggling to find the right candidates how can you stop the insanity of reviewing hundreds of unqualified resumes? Have you ever considered hiring a passive job seeker for your opening? A passive job seeker is someone currently employed and not actively seeking a new opportunity. But how do you find these… Read more »