Employee turnover has been a big problem for businesses since our economy has started to recover. Some individuals who accepted ill-fitting jobs to continue to earn a living began to seek new opportunities. Companies who recognize that their staff is their best asset are looking for good advice on retaining star employees. Here are 7… Read more »
Category: Employers
Improve Your Job Descriptions to Land Top Talent
You are probably required by your Human Resources department to make sure that a proper job description is on file for each of your employees. Many managers slog through the process and develop very dry and legal sounding documents. However, when advertising for a job it is too easy to copy these lackluster descriptions into… Read more »
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What to Look for in a Candidate Social Profile
Social media profiles are becoming important to the hiring process for many companies. Since the practice of searching private profile pages is still legally gray area it is important to understand what you should and shouldn’t look for. Here are 5 things to think about when searching public profiles for your next hire. Be cautious… Read more »
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Quick Fix for Success: Company Culture
Studies have shown that workplace pressure is the leading stress factor for American adults. Sometimes this is because employees feel a lack of control and a large amount of anxiety. Individuals need to take responsibility for their stress levels by eating healthy, exercising, and taking personal time. It is equally as important for managers to… Read more »
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Develop Your Recruiting Strategy: Mobile vs. Desktop – Here’s How
Is mobile recruiting really the future of hiring? In order to answer that question experts have been looking at the habits of job seekers on line including how and when they search. If we compare mobile to desk top computing we can see some trends that may prove interesting for hiring over time. Here are… Read more »
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Easy Steps to Create a Killer Reference Letter
There are several occasions in a manager’s career where writing a recommendation letter comes into play. It may be when a stellar employee moves out of state and asks for your help when they’re looking for a new job. It may be a layoff situation for an employee you would prefer not to let go… Read more »
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Management Mistakes You May Be Making
Just like every other skill in the workplace, management is one that should be trained and improved over time. As a manager you may have experienced less than ideal situations involving your employees. Could there have been ways your reactions or solutions could have been better? Here are five common mistakes managers make as well… Read more »
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Attract Candidates By Being Socially Conscious
“Social Consciousness” is a concept that many businesses are talking about today. As it turns out, companies who lead the pack in social programs are attracting the best talent to their doorsteps. Concerns about environmental and social issues are affecting everyone, and job seekers notice when a company takes a stand. You may want to… Read more »
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Hiring Challenges You May Face
The US economy is still recovering and that puts many businesses in an interesting position. Revenue is starting to improve but budgets are still tight. What does all this mean for hiring? What are some challenges that you are likely to face as a business looking to hire new talent the rest of this year?… Read more »
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Small but Important Improvements to Your Workplace
Many employers are considering ways to improve the overall quality of the office experience and increase employee engagement. The good news is that these kinds of improvements don’t have to be costly or broadly sweeping. Here are four simple and small ideas that can be implemented in your workplace and provide a positive experience for… Read more »