The latest buzzword in the working world is “quiet quitting” — the choice employees make to do just what is included in their job description and the tasks assigned to them that directly relate to that, nothing more, nothing less. It’s an act being taken out of frustration, disappointment, boredom and other negative feelings and […]
How to Establish a Positive Work-Life Balance
Despite the buzzy nature of this phrase, the concept of a healthy work-life balance really does matter. It helps everyone in your company, including you, feel more focused at work and more present while off the clock, without worrying that you (or your employees) should be working. Work-life balance is a simple concept that can […]
How Does A Recession Impact Job Candidates?
Job searching is tricky enough in good times; when the economy is taking a hit (or several), it can make looking for a job feel impossible. If companies are cutting staff, how in the world can anyone expect to be hiring? Don’t fret: there are always jobs available! You might have to adjust your search […]
Which Career Path is For ME?
From a very young age, we’re asked what we want to be when we grow up. As kids, it’s a fun question to answer: a firefighter, an astronaut, a teacher, a racecar driver, someone famous! But as we grow up, that question becomes far more difficult to answer. How do you even begin to decide? […]
Want To Help Your Employee Advance In Their Careers? Here Are 5 Ways You Can Contribute
A plant that outgrows its container will eventually wilt. The same is true for employees: If they feel like they don’t have room to grow in their current job, they’ll face the choice of either staying where they are, with their skills withering from lack of growth, or they’ll break out and leave to go […]
How to Choose Between Job Offers
After putting in the time and going through the interview process, which can seem grueling at times, you’ve managed to get not one but multiple job offers. Congratulations! Take a moment to feel good about that — you’ve earned it! But then you need to make a decision. You can only do one job at […]
Diversity in the Workplace: How to Make Sure It’s Approached Right
It’s not just a buzzword or a hiring trend: Diversity is a key component of successful, thriving workplaces. It’s a method for improving and expanding the creativity of your team while helping employees feel supported and welcomed. But there are better ways to support and work toward diversity than just talking about it or including […]
How Offering Competitive Wages Can Be The Key To Finding the Top Talent You Need!
When it comes time to hire new employees, you can expect there to be a conversation, at some point, about pay. Negotiating a starting salary is a typical move from candidates looking to see if they can get a higher rate of pay, but it might be to your company’s benefit to increase the starting […]
Work with a person, not an app
Technology has transformed how people look and apply for jobs, and nowhere is this more true than in the gig economy. This includes the companies, apps and people who provide rideshare services, food/grocery delivery, and even low-skill clerical tasks, that allows them the ability to work “on-demand.” On the one hand, this is a great […]
Why an Employee Retention Strategy is Important
While February is the month where everything is covered in hearts, flowers, candy and all things lovey-dovey, there’s something managers should keep in mind that pertains to these showers of affection. When’s the last time you let your employees know they’re appreciated? A good employee retention strategy involves and requires periodic reminders to your team […]
