There are many factors that can contribute to the underperformance of an employee. They may be experiencing trouble outside of the office that is affecting their work. They may have not been as stellar a candidate as they appeared in the interview. Or they may be unable to keep up with added responsibilities as their… Read more »
Category: Employers
How To Use Your Current Employees To Attract New Ones
Are you using the full potential of your employees to be brand ambassadors? Your happy employees are your greatest asset and they may make the difference when you’re looking to hire the best and the brightest to add to your team. Here are a… Read more »
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Ways To Enhance Your Office Environment For Your Employees
Your employees spend more waking hours in your office than they do in their own homes. It has been proven that the right office environment absolutely influences the productivity and engagement of workers. What things can you do to make your office a better place for your employees to work? Here are a few ideas.… Read more »
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5 Questions that Tell You Everything You Need to Know about a Candidate
Effective interviewing techniques are the cornerstone of hiring. Managers should be engaged with the candidate, allow them to share their background information, and get a feel for them as an employee. The best way to do that is to ask very specific questions. Here the top 5 questions that can tell you everything you need… Read more »
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10 Tips to Improve Office Productivity
Office productivity is often at the forefront of a manager’s mind. How do you ensure that your team is effective, efficient, and engaged on the job? As a management professional it is important to know the ways you can boost productivity and motivate your employees. Here are 10 ways you can improve the productivity in… Read more »
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Should You Hire Millennials for Management Positions?
Millennials, or Generation Y, are entering the workforce at a rapid pace. Many managers from other generations are finding it difficult to keep up with the increased demands from their younger employees. Many younger employees are expecting collaboration and flexibility that haven’t been seen in the workplace before. Now older millennials have reached the stage… Read more »
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Marketing Resume Red Flags
Sales and marketing both require a certain level of confidence, ability to make sales, and some bravado, but where does the line get crossed between superstar talent and B.S. artist? When you’re hiring a marketing professional you want to know if your new hire will be able to live up to their resume or if… Read more »
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Avoiding Employee Burnout in Summer Months
This winter was long and cold for people all over the country, even here in Texas. But now summer offers its own challenges when it comes to motivating employees at work. During these hot, lazy summer days your employees are thinking about anything but the work at hand. How do you keep your employees on… Read more »
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The Cost of a Bad Hire in Texas
The wrong hiring decision can have detrimental consequences for your business. Taking a risk on a candidate who doesn’t fit in with your company can be dicey. The total cost of a bad hire adds up quickly and goes way beyond their salary. One bad hiring choice will cost your company time and money, and… Read more »
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How to Identify Leaders through Interviewing
You’re not just looking for people to fill the seats in your office, you want to find the next generation of leaders for your company when you’re hiring new employees. How do you know which candidates have what it takes to lead in the future? Not all candidates are created equal and leadership skills aren’t… Read more »