Let’s be honest: It’s tough to keep people focused on work and motivated to do a good job when the weather gets nice. It can also be tough to keep people motivated if they feel like they’re doing the same thing over and over, day in and day out, or if they feel overworked, exhausted […]
If you’re having trouble finding skilled candidates to fill your open positions, know that you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean it’s an impossible task! If your recruiting and outreach efforts haven’t changed much in the past five to 10 years, it might be time to branch out and consider some new tools and avenues […]
Onboarding, or new employee orientation, or whatever you call the process of getting a new employee set up and prepared to start work, is a critical component of the hiring process. The problem is that most companies start engaging their new employees on their first day instead of working with them from the time they […]
It’s not just a buzzword or some social media trend: Your company’s culture matters. It can shape the way your employees feel about where they work; influence your retention rate; change how easy or difficult it is to recruit new employees, and so much more. Positive company culture helps employees feel supported and appreciated; a […]
Regardless of how often they happen, one-on-one meetings between managers and their employees are essential for both participants. Managers, this is your chance to find out whether your employees are thriving or falling behind, whether there’s a problem that needs to be addressed, or they have a great idea to help solve a nagging issue. […]
It’s a trendy buzzword that should be the bedrock of your retention strategy: Upskilling. What does it mean? Upskilling is a fancy way of saying “training the employees you have for the technology and skills you’ll rely on in the future.” It’s the concept of taking the team you have and giving them access to […]
