Is employee turnover a problem at your organization? One reason for that might be a lack of flexibility in your scheduling. In order to retain your best employees, rather than losing them to your competition, it might be time to consider implementing more flexibility at your company. Whether it’s a hybrid work schedule, flexible start…
Are you a pro when it comes to networking? Or could your networking skills use a tune-up? Here are five tips for improving your networking skills: #1: Use social media to your advantage. Keep in mind that a lot of networking happens on social media these days. We’re only just starting to see in-person events…
Is your job search stressing you out? We can’t blame you. Hunting for a new position can be anxiety-inducing and time-consuming as you prepare your resume, fill out endless forms, and submit applications only to never hear back from the majority of companies. One way to reduce the stress and find the role you’re looking…
How transparent is your staffing partner? How much do you know about their recruitment process and their sourcing methods? Are you familiar with how their recruiters operate on your organization’s behalf to find great candidates? Working with a transparent staffing partner means each party – the staffing firm and your company – shares information freely…
There are countless studies that prove company culture has an effect on your employees’ happiness. To put it simply, organizations that have a positive work culture are more productive, financially successful, and easily scalable than organizations with a negative or toxic culture. And another thing that company culture has a direct impact on is retention…
Do you feel like you never find quite the right fit when you’re job hunting? You might even feel like that in the job you’re currently working. Whether you’re just getting started on your search or you’ve been struggling for some time, it’s no fun feeling like you can’t find the right match. That’s where…
If you’re feeling unmotivated at work – like you’ve fallen out of love with the job you once enjoyed – it can be quite frustrating. And it’s not as uncommon as you might think; many people go through low points in their careers, and it’s perfectly normal and acceptable. But short of leaving your job,…
What kind of core values does your company live by? Or, a better question: How closely do you and your employees follow your company’s core values on a daily basis? Having a high moral standard starts at the top – when leadership shows strong moral character, the workforce follows suit. So, how can you promote…
Frequent employee turnover isn’t just costly. It has a very real effect on morale, and it can quickly drain your team’s motivation and work ethic. As the summer months approach, you’ll want to be sure you’re making your best effort to improve your employee retention. Here’s how: Pay competitively. It’s one of the simplest yet…
At some point or another, your team is going to face a challenge. Whether it’s a tough project or a key team member leaving, how you guide your team through these obstacles matters. And endurance is a key characteristic of those who get through challenges successfully and those who don’t. Why is endurance important for…