The attraction of the holidays can cause staff to be inattentive at work, leading to lower productivity. More often that not, this time of year can be the busiest for your company. So how do you keep your staff motivated while not squashing their holiday joy? “During the holiday season, many employees are on leave… Read More »
While employee and client appreciation are a crucial part of workplace wellbeing, it’s particularly meaningful during the holiday season. Employees who feel appreciated are more likely to go the extra mile. Similarly, clients who feel valued are more likely to continue to do business with your company. Showing your employees that you care helps reduce… Read More »
Have you hired an employee that just isn’t working out? You’ve noticed consistent underperformance, and you don’t know how to move forward. Here are five steps you should take to handle a consistently underperforming employee: Discuss Expectations Start by scheduling a private, one-on-one meeting with the employee in question. Don’t delegate the meeting… Read More »
5 Leadership Styles that Improve the Manager-Employee Relationship from ReservesNetwork Graphic designers are experts in graphic design. Programmers know how to code. Marketers understand how to promote their organizations. These skills are also known as “hard skills”—specific abilities that can be taught to employees and measured, such as math, reading, the ability to use… Read More »
How much you pay your employees is one of the primary factors affecting your company’s ability to attract and retain top talent. It’s critical to create an employee pay scale that not only helps your workforce management and recruitment efforts, but also controls your costs. Too high a scale makes it expensive to hire… Read More »
As more members of Generation Z—individuals born between 1998 and 2016—enter the workforce for the first time, the average workplace has never been more age-diverse. This may make it more challenging to connect with employees from different generations. Fortunately, communication issues in a multigenerational workplace can be solved with the right approach. Get Everyone… Read More »
The 3.8 percent employment rate in the manufacturing industry is lower than the national average of 4.1 percent, but this still translated to an increase of 25,000 jobs (a total of 196,000 jobs) in 2017. That means there are thousands of openings awaiting workers in this sector. While this is always good news for… Read More »
Recruitment, like fashion, sees a number of trends that come and go as each year passes. Here are some of the most notable trends worth watching as we head into 2018. Pre-Employment Assessments Pre-employment assessments are tests that potential recruits complete before being hired. These contain anything from practical tests for technical jobs,… Read More »
Creating a work environment where managers and peers respect each other is vital. Employees are happier and more motivated, and employee turnover is reduced, when the company culture is one of respect. The key components of an environment where all staff members treat each other with respect include: Acceptance of differences: Staff members come… Read More »
Young workers bring enthusiasm to their first jobs, along with in-demand skills. If your company is hiring, consider new graduates who are just joining the workforce. Key reasons to hire new graduates include: Social media savvy. Around 80 percent of Gen Z uses social media daily. New grads know how to use social… Read More »