Now is the time of year to elevate holiday spirits! Show your staff appreciation this season so they know you value their contributions and results. Expressing appreciation for your staff members supports engagement, performance, and productivity. Showing gratitude elevates job satisfaction, employee morale, and attraction and retention rates. The results include a stronger Q4 finish… Read More »
A company’s culture is created through workplace environments, experiences, and attitudes. Having a positive company culture results in high employee engagement, collaboration, and performance. This leads to high job satisfaction, employee morale, and retention rates. A positive company culture promotes productivity. Managers trust their employees to make educated decisions and produce quality work with minimal… Read More »
When you have a job interview coming up, you should prepare in advance. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by answering questions about your education, skills, and experience. The more you practice providing details about your background and qualifications, the easier it can be to show why you should receive a job… Read More »
The employee connection to an organization is impacted by its managers. A strong connection creates a sense of belonging, psychological safety, and engagement. This encourages employees to remain long-term. Employees need to connect with the company’s mission, vision, and values. They also want to form authentic relationships with their coworkers and managers. Additionally, employees have… Read More »
Your employees likely feel most comfortable when they are at home. They can be who they are and engage in the activities they enjoy in a relaxed environment. Similar principles can apply to your work environment. Helping your employees feel comfortable at the office promotes engagement, collaboration, and productivity. The more your employees feel like… Read More »
Interviewing can be as stressful for hiring managers as it often is for candidates. This is especially true if it is your first time conducting an interview. You need to prepare for the discussion, begin talking, find out who the candidate is and how they work, then finish the conversation. Moving through these phases can… Read More »
As the daylight gets shorter, the darkness gets longer, and the cold weather sets in, most people go into hibernation mode. Many of the wellness ideas that were embraced during the warm weather seem less inspiring when the temperature is low and there is snow on the ground. This is why you need to reemphasize… Read More »
Cybercriminals can attack companies of any size. They are especially fond of small businesses, which may have fewer controls and be easier to infiltrate than larger organizations. As a manager, part of your job is to keep confidential information safe for your employees, customers, and company. Following these cybersecurity guidelines can increase your success in… Read More »
Qualified candidates are hard to come by. You want to bring in fast learners who will work well with a team, and you need to hire reliable workers who aren’t afraid to hit the ground running. But it can be so tricky to find the right people for the job. Tapping into your network and… Read More »
As a manager, it can be easy for too many tasks to become your responsibility. We’re here to discuss one aspect that most leaders don’t love: the hiring process. Recently, some trends in hiring have impacted the way you may manage your staff. Glassdoor’s research team shows that the average interview process takes about 23… Read More »