Building Strong Leadership
With the continual advancement of technology, our professional world is constantly changing. Adapting to these changes and growing with them takes strong leaders who can discern the value from the fad and smoothly incorporate it into their work. These tips will help you focus on building leadership that wins for your company. Look for employees [...]
Employee Appreciation – Your Best Ammunition in the War for Talent
Bob just spent weeks on a project, giving up several weekends and missing a couple of events that he had been looking forward to attending. When he tied the last knot and hand delivered the final reports, his boss merely nodded and started talking about the next big push. When Bob accepted a job offer [...]
Catch-your-eye Customized Resumes
“I have sent more resumes than I care to admit, and no one calls!!” Does this sound familiar? You have spent hours making your resume represent you as good as you think it can. You have diligently poured over job offerings, chosen those which match your skills then sent out dozens of resumes. A week [...]
Millennial Leadership – Are They and You Ready?
There’s a lot of talk about generations in the workplace, and that’s good, employers and employees alike need to understand the various generations and focus on supporting and enhancing each other’s strong points – but that’s not the crux of the future. The top generational issue involves leadership. As the mass baby-boomer-retirement moves forward, Millenials [...]
Setting Long-term Career Goals
When a group of friends decided to start running together, they set a long term goal – run the Boston Marathon. They broke it up into steps – 5K, 10K, ½ marathon. They set daily and weekly workout goals and specific dates for completing each level. When we were shopping for a new home, the [...]
When you want to change your Temp Position into a Permanent One
Temporary Employment continues to rise. In fact, according to New Data from Quarterly ASA Staffing Employment and Sales Survey, the number of staffing company temp employees reach a 15-year high in the third quarter of 2015. While many of these employees enjoy the flexibility and variety of a temp job, many others are hoping to [...]
Scratching Performance Reviews
Multiple mega companies have recently announced that they are getting rid of the dreaded annual performance reviews in exchange for a more on-going review process. These new systems consistently include coaching and feedback, goal setting and alignment, and employee development. The shift is receiving positive responses and may be a great option for smaller businesses [...]
Are Your Employees Engaged?
Engaging your employees is a key factor for both retention and productivity, which in turn, will greatly influence your company’s bottom line. Mastering the art is easier than you think. Yes, it takes both commitment and consistent application, but the ROI is outstanding. “C” your way to the top as an employee-centric company that is [...]
Establishing Healthy Positive Relationships at Work
Taking the time to nurture healthy relationships on the job can be a crucial key to professional success. From entry-level temporary employees to c-level managers, getting along with your coworkers can make the difference between a stagnating or growing career. Healthy relationships have a positive effect on emotional, mental, and physical health. Some of the [...]
Move your Business Forward: Maximize on the Benefits of Temp-to-Hire
Every HR Department Manager understands the cost of bad hires and turnovers. And the obvious solution is to avoid bad hires, but that is much easier said, than done. One essential best-practice is the temp-to-hire solution. Wise, business-savvy employers are increasingly turning to this extremely viable option. While it’s not always the answer, or the [...]
