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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
Increase Your Employee Engagement
Gallup defines employee engagement as those who are “involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace.” In 2017 Gallup found 51% were not engaged and 16% were actively disengaged, equating to 67% of employees. By 2019, Gallup numbers improved as 34% of U.S. workers are engaged in their workplace and those actively disengaged is Read more »
Prepare Your Workplace for Gen-Z
Every passing generation has been given a name – Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and now Gen Z. Those who are part of Gen Z were born between 1995 and 2010. This means the oldest are 22 and just entering the workforce. In past years, much of an employers focus has been on millennials, but it’s Read more »
Three Ways to Improve Your Retention
Employee retention is a crucial issue for your company as the cost of turn over maybe as high as 2.5 times the annual salary depending upon the role they play in your company. Lowered productivity, decreased engagement and the impact on the rest of the employees are additional costs that may not come with an immediate price Read more »
How to Create a Positive Environment for Your Staff
No matter what industry or profession, in today’s digital age, many spend the majority of their waking workday hours at work. To get the most productivity and creativity during those hours, you have to create a positive work environment for the entire team. You might believe trying to cultivate this workplace is elusive, time-consuming, and a waste of important resources, Read more »
Encouraging Safety in Your Workplace
Workplace safety is important for everyone. Implementing an effective health and safety program might be one of the best decisions you make for your employees and your bottom line. Introducing an effective program often improves your company’s productivity and reduces your absentee rate. Keeping a safe work environment also reduces your insurance claims and may Read more »
5 Ways to Reduce Hiring Risk
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 »