Hiring new people is a fundamental risk for every business as it plays a large part in determining your future success. A large cost to any business is underperforming and troublesome employees. There is always an element of risk involved when you hire a new employee, but there are strategies you can use to help Read more »
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There are several reasons why you may be searching for a temporary job. Working as a temporary employee allows you to see a company from the inside and often gives you an advantage over outside candidates if you’re interested in a full-time position. You might need some extra cash or look for a part-time temporary Read more »
A toxic company culture can affect your productivity and how your employees perceive their value. Toxicity is not always visible from the outside of a company. For instance, one New York Times article exposed the culture at Amazon as far from ideal, where workers were encouraged to tear each other’s ideas apart in meetings and Read more »
Whether you’re interested in reentering the workforce or finding a new job, the task of job searching can often be daunting. Hours of shift sifting through job boards, perfecting your resume and waiting for the phone to ring may not be exactly what you want to do. Using a recruiter can make finding a new Read more »
Although you are not able to control the weather, you can help your employees take steps to protect themselves from the heat. The health and safety of your employees are one of an employer’s responsibilities, especially when the weather may pose a threat to the well-being of your workers. Summer heat is a genuine hazard Read more »
Negative co-workers may do more than create a negative environment, they may actually sap your energy, darken your mood and reduce your productivity. The positive and negative effects of everyone’s emotions have a way of spreading throughout the environment, which is why it’s crucial to recognize and deal with negative employees. Whether you are the Read more »
An onboarding process is more than just signing paperwork and getting a tour of the company. When new employees walk into the job on their first day, they’re looking for reassurance the offer they accepted was a good choice. In the past, the onboarding process has been treated as a single event, often with new Read more »
Leadership skills can be practiced at any level at work, regardless of the title you hold. These are skills most employers seek in the employees they promote through the organization. Successful leaders will show their value and ethics in all of their actions, including their demonstration of initiative, innovativeness and proactive action. The truth is, Read more »
Your company culture is essential to the success of your business. It’s key to high-performing employees. It’s the personality of your company and defines the environment where your employees work. Although you may have a written mission statement and unspoken expectations and goals, your company culture is the way these elements play out in the Read more »
Going to an interview can trigger more than just a few butterflies in the pit of your stomach. When you are prepared for an interview, whether with a contract staffing agency or a permanent employer, you’ll have more confidence and be more likely to shine during the interview. Knowing what not to bring to your Read more »