Is Your Hiring Process Too Slow? Improve Time-to-Fill, Attract Top Talent & Boost Efficiency
“It’s not that I need their job. If it takes a week to respond to a resume like mine for a job of this importance, they’re not the kind of company I want to work for. I move fast, and I can already see…
Rehiring Former Employees: Tips for Boomerang Hires, Retention & Smart Hiring Decisions
Should you rehire an employee who has left your company and now wants to come back? It could be an excellent move. But, be sure to do your homework first. Then you can make the right decision – hopefully,…
Workplace Social Media Policy
Two-thirds of all Americans and Canadians are active on at least one social network – and many on multiple sites and platforms. Social media is not going away, nor should you discourage its use among your…
5 Ways to Reduce Workplace Stress in 2019: Boost Employee Health, Productivity & Morale
As a manager, it’s up to you to reduce stress among your employees by creating a healthy workplace environment. If things are getting hot – aka, there are tight deadlines and tough customer demands – people…
Assess Leadership Potential: Interview Questions to Identify Integrity, Motivation & Skills
"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." These are the words of the late President Ronald Reagan…
Effective Workplace Safety Policy: Protect Employees, Reduce Risks & Ensure Compliance
Your company is your people – and you don’t want to see them sick or hurt, especially on your watch. Every day, each employee should feel assured they’ll go home the same way they arrived on the job: safe…
5 Essential Hiring Tips for 2019: Plan Ahead, Attract Top Talent & Stay Competitive
Successful hiring is about more than just tracking head count. Your 2019 HR business plan should make you stop and think about next year’s goals – and what adjustments will need to be made to your existing…
Prevent Holiday Burnout: Boost Employee Energy, Morale, Productivity & Workplace Wellness
Burnout happens when people – maybe even your own employees – have completely spent their physical, intellectual and emotional energy. At the same time, they still feel pushed by themselves, their loved…
Hiring Remote Employees: Key Tips for Recruiting, Job Posts & Managing Remote Teams
There are many advantages to hiring remote workers – both for job candidates and for your company. Remote employees have been shown to be more productive, happier and less stressed than their office-bound…
How to Make Job Interviews Fun for Candidates: Relaxed, Engaging & Stress-Free Hiring
Job interviews can be stressful for everyone involved. You’re on edge because you don’t want to make a costly hiring mistake. And the candidate sitting across from you may be nervous because they really…