While we continue to come to terms with the effects of the first global pandemic in a century, this question remains: “Are we struggling or thriving?” Forging ahead, we carry the lessons the last few years have taught us: resilience, endurance, patience, and compassion. Many of us are taking time for introspection, too, figuring out
How to Find Out Why Employees are Leaving As a business owner, you are undoubtedly aware of the ongoing challenge of employee retention. Employees who leave may cite one or more of the following reasons during an exit interview as to why they are resigning from their jobs: Feeling overworked and unsupported Belief career advancement
Many people believe you either have good soft skills or you don’t; it’s that simple. While some people naturally have better people skills—and perhaps an even stronger work ethic than others—most people can build their soft skills with hard work and a hint of self-awareness. How Do Soft Skills and Hard Skills Differ? Soft skills
Great leaders are difficult to find, and who you select to lead a team will have positive and negative long-term effects. Not only does a leader need to drive a team to be successful, but their performance and efficacy tie directly to their team members’ level of engagement. Successful organizations can credit their achievements and
After weeks of reviewing hundreds of resumes and conducting numerous interviews, you finally identify your ideal candidate. Excited, you deliver the good news, and then the unexpected happens: the candidate declines your offer! HR professionals dread this scenario where they lose the candidate of their choice. They’ve wasted time, energy and resources and are now
At some point, all businesses must deal with employee burnout. Exhaustion, lower productivity, lack of concentration, increased absenteeism, and an overall feeling of negativity at work may contribute to burnout. Burnout can happen to anyone at any point during their career, and it is often not a result of employees not enjoying their work. Unfortunately,
In the past, you have probably been warned that unexplained gaps on a candidate’s resume could be a red flag. Interestingly, this may not be so. There are numerous reasons why gaps in a resume shouldn’t concern you. Breaks from work could depict more positive things about a candidate than you may think. When you
Hiring the right candidate entails gathering the best information available. The more you have, the better the decisions you will make. Of course, the first place we all go to find information is the internet, which has information on almost everyone, including access to potential applicants’ social media accounts. A great way to find out
Some employers may hire candidates on a contract-to-hire basis to gauge their qualifications and cultural fit before bringing them aboard full time. Still, there are many factors to consider when deciding whether to accept a contract-to-hire role. In this blog, we examine contract-to-hire, review some pros and cons, and provide sample questions you can ask
An interview allows you to show a potential employer your qualifications to make a solid first impression on the hiring manager. To perform effectively in an interview, you should research the company, review the job description, and practice your interviewing skills. This blog covers what to do to prepare for an interview, how to ace
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