September is just around the corner, and to many, this means back-to-school season. 2021 has been a year of uncertainty as people adjust to the new standards we are all working to mediate. As more schools shift back to in-person and offices open up, here are some things employers should keep in mind. Don’t Rush… Read More »
Some are calling it “The Great Resignation”. Employees are more willing than ever to leave a job that doesn’t meet their needs. The market is flooded with qualified candidates. Now is the time to apply if you’re looking for your next step. If you wait, you run the risk of missing out. This article explains… Read More »
2020 has been a huge year of change and adaptation. Whether you’re the CEO of a massive company or you run a small business, you know how hard it can be to attract and keep qualified professionals. During the year, you’ll likely hire and fire, interview, and offer jobs. But in this economy, there are a… Read More »
Job seekers have enough troubles – creating an enticing cover letter, updating and tweaking the resume, filling out application after application. When a candidate finally gets the call for an interview, it’s exciting! However, it’s crucial to be prepared. “What’s your greatest weakness?” is always the most-dreaded interview question and we’ll help you answer it… Read More »
Everyone’s experienced a long, drawn-out, unproductive meeting. Effectively utilizing time is a key to workplace success. However, it can be challenging to prioritize and make the most of a meeting. If you want to focus your efforts when you have your team in the conference room, here’s how you can make it happen. Create an… Read More »
Every interview requires some basic steps you’ll need to complete before you sit down with a hiring manager. You will cultivate your professional appearance with the right business attire. You’ll research the company to learn more about operations and company culture to see if you’ll be a good fit. And of course, you’ll prepare your… Read More »
Between cover letters and resumes, there’s not a ton of space for originality. If you’re an individual that succeeds when you can express your creativity, the job search process may seem stifling. However, when you’re trying to find that perfect fit, it’s essential to give yourself as many opportunities as possible. To land the right… Read More »
Finding the right position when you’re unemployed takes a ton of hard work. Each day is filled with applications, resume edits, cover letters, and references. You can apply to dozens of jobs as you look for the right fit, but it may take a while to land the right role. At the end of the… Read More »
The only way to help employees improve their job performance is to offer effective feedback. Yet, since most feedback is delivered as a criticism of the employee, many workers don’t react well when feedback is offered. Here are three ways to give effective feedback that your workers will receive well and will learn from. Positive… Read More »
Most employees behave within workplace norms. They arrive on time, stay for their whole shift, and don’t call in sick unless necessary. However, every company has those handful of employees who are habitually late or have some excuse why they have to leave early. You may try to ignore this behavior, but it is something… Read More »