Conduct by anyone in the workplace that falls under harassment should never be acceptable. There are two basic types of unlawful harassment. The first is generally committed by someone who can intervene in employment decisions, such as promotion or termination. The second falls under the umbrella of a hostile work environment. It is important you Read more »
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Are you Treating Your Employees Right?
Every employer’s goal is to satisfy their customers. With higher customer satisfaction comes a greater return on your investment and a growing bottom line. Yet, a positive correlation between the two is not inevitable and some companies have poured too many resources into improving the customer service, and end up paying a big price in the Read more »
Soft Skills to Look Out for in Managerial Candidates
The process of looking for a new managerial candidate is challenging since the success of your business often rests on the shoulders of your managers. These people may be the greatest asset to your company. Leadership is responsible for big picture thinking, but your managers ensure the strategies are followed. These people are on the frontline, Read more »
The 5 Best Things to Do to Prep for an Interview
Your interview is an opportunity to shine for your new hiring manager. Preparing will take a little more time than Googling a common list of interview questions. You’ll want to make a great first impression, have knowledge of the company and its product, and know how to communicate you are the perfect fit for the Read more »
Why You Should Always Pick Up the Phone When a Recruiter Calls
Whether you’re looking for a new job or exploring your options, a job search can be a daunting task while you’re still working. You may have heard some myths about working with a recruiter – namely; they are only interested in filling a role for their client. This just isn’t true! Although recruiters are technically Read more »
How to Improve the Culture in Your Warehouse
Anytime your workforce is engaged in the mission and vision of your business, it has a positive impact on your bottom line. The mission of your warehouse staff is to improve customer service, cut costs and deliver the right product on time, every time. To accomplish this, your company culture must drive employee performance. And, Read more »
Are You Being Challenged Enough at Work?
No one enjoys work every day. Somedays will always be better than others. But there are signs that chronic boredom or unhappiness is something you need to address before you start experiencing the consequences. The question you must answer is whether you aren’t being challenged – are you bored? – or are you unhappy with your circumstances? A person who Read more »
Workplace Trends You’ll Start to Notice This Year
Over the past 50 years, the rate of technological change has driven some amazing advancements in medicine, business and personal lives. In the past 10 years, smartphones have become indispensable in the lives of most people. Computer programs have more user-friendly interfaces and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to maintain the company books anymore. Read more »
The 4 Best People to Choose as Job References
Once you have gotten through the first interview, you will most likely need to provide a list of references. These are people who can vouch for your abilities and your skills. They may be a key component in whether you receive a job offer. For this reason, you should be sure you have a list Read more »
How to Stand Out at a Job Fair as an Employer
A job fair is a little like speed dating for recruiting new employees to your workplace. They can be highly effective at recruitment and building your brand but require time and investment to be successful. The key to success is preparation and interaction. Job fairs offer employees a chance to meet a diverse talent pool of prequalified Read more »