When it comes to hiring top talent, timing can be everything. In fact, if you want to land the best and brightest candidates out there, you need to act fast . . . otherwise, you risk missing out on the best of the best! Here’s how to time your hiring process to avoid this common… Read more »
One tool at a manager’s disposal that’s incredibly effective at boosting employee engagement and managing performance is one-on-one meetings. It’s a chance to discuss a worker’s achievements and struggles, as well as provide guidance that can help them grow their skillsets and advance into higher-level positions at the company. However, for one-on-one meetings to be… Read more »
I am not quite sure when the rest of the world decided to skip Thanksgiving and begin the Christmas season immediately after Halloween, but clearly, the world has made that decision! For me, however, I refuse to forget Thanksgiving. Not just because I have much to be thankful for, but rather, I have always loved… Read more »
Job satisfaction is important in life. While a job should never define your life, it’s too easy for discontent to spill over into your relationships, your extracurricular time, and even your physical health. In fact, when you’re happy with your job, you’re more likely to tackle other pursuits more vigorously. You’ll be more altruistic and… Read more »
When interviewing potential employees, there is so much information you want to know, but in a limited amount of time, you want to make sure you’re efficiently targeting the right constructs to evaluate. You want to measure self-awareness, compatibility with your staff, enthusiasm, customer focus, and how they handle direction and feedback. And you can… Read more »
Employee recognition is one of the most important aspects of managing employees, but it often goes overlooked. Some employees even report that they’d prefer authentic appreciation of their extra efforts over financial bonuses and gifts. When employees quit or resign, they’re usually leaving their manager, not the company. Effective management is about building relationships with… Read more »
Being the new manager at the office can be stressful and even overwhelming. In addition to adjusting to the company culture and learning how things operate, you need to start building rapport with your employees and begin assigning tasks and projects. Every company has a few difficult employees, which means you’ll need to be prepared… Read more »
Working in human resources requires more than just good people skills and the ability to work under pressure. If you’re considering an HR management position, or are hiring HR managers to fill an open position at your company, you need to be aware of the many characteristics and skills that make these types of managers… Read more »
If you’re getting ready for the big interview, don’t overlook the importance of dressing well for the occasion. It only takes a few seconds to make a first impression, so you want to make sure you look and feel confident as you settle in for the interview. Take some time to consider what type of… Read more »
Serving as a manager can be stressful and full of challenges. If you’re responsible for inspiring and leading your team, you need to develop a sound leadership strategy and address obstacles and setbacks in a timely manner. Here are a few nuggets of wisdom that can help you manage your team like a pro: Maintain… Read more »
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