The entire working world turned upside down in early 2020. Companies that never dreamed of providing remote work had to pivot quickly, and many employees now find that work-from-home is what they prefer. While you may enjoy working from home, being in person has some benefits. More companies are expecting workers to return to the… Read more »
Teamwork is the backbone of your successful operation. Distractions that affect your team’s ability to work together, and work effectively, can come from all directions. But the most important thing is to build an effective team, to begin with. How do you do that? Here are some tips to help you build an effective team… Read more »
Some aspects of hiring never change while others are as fluid as the economy and technology. Today, in 2019, what are the biggest challenges for hiring top talent in your company? If you’ve struggled to make the right hiring choices, arming yourself with the best information can help you make more informed decisions and bring… Read more »
You’ve made it to the interview. This is exciting. You want this job, so you need to impress the hiring manager with your skills and background as well as your personality to prove that you’re a good fit for their office environment. But interviewing is a two-way conversation, so it shouldn’t be entirely focused on… Read more »
An underperforming employee isn’t the end of the world, but encouraging them to live up to their potential will be an even better scenario for your company and for their long-term career. If you have a team member who puts in only as much as they need to get through the day, but no more… Read more »
If you’re here, it means you want to find a job with a socially responsible company that cares about you, the community, and the planet. It’s becoming far more common today, led largely by the millennials, that companies are focused on making a difference as a key part of their mission, regardless of their core… Read more »
In business terms, a cost center is an area of business that is necessary for operations but does not add to the company’s profits. Many people lump call center teams in this category, assuming that they are essential for the company to function but the cost more money than they generate. But that isn’t true… Read more »
Onboarding is the act of bringing a new employee into your company. It typically involves orientation, training, personnel paperwork, and other sundry items. All of those things cost money, but do you know how much? Understanding the costs of onboarding will help you eliminate unnecessary spending, make good hiring choices from the start, and maximize… Read more »
Did you know that a good cover letter is just as important as a resume? Before a hiring manager or recruiter even opens your resume, they’ll read the cover letter. In today’s digital world, most resumes are submitted online, so a cover letter is generally an email or attached to an application. Many job seekers… Read more »
Getting a new boss can be harrowing for everyone. It takes a long time to develop a professional relationship with a supervisor, so when another person takes over the role it can feel like the clock is resetting. But you don’t have to give up your job just because there is a new manager in… Read more »
