There’s been plenty of talk the past few years about employee retention or, conversely, why so many workers are quitting their jobs. Retention makes for a stronger team, with a historical understanding and knowledge of a company and how things work; losing team members weakens...
The interview process can be a long and arduous one. It doesn’t help if you, as an interviewer, feel like you’ve done this a million times and are bored with it. If you’re bored with it, the person being interviewed will walk away from the...
It’s always an awkward moment in an interview if the subject comes up: What’s your expected salary or rate of pay for the job you’re interested in? The interview might be the first time salary is mentioned -- not all companies will put salary range or...
Are your employees happy? Are they motivated to keep working hard after two long years of stress and uncertainty? Unhappy employees can be dismayed for a number of reasons, including stress, a sense of being overworked and loss of interest in their jobs. This can lead...
We all feel a little unproductive from time to time. Maybe it’s the last work day before vacation, or there’s a holiday coming up, or maybe you’re just not interested in the tasks at hand. But if feeling, or being, unproductive is an all-the-time thing, there...
If it’s time to hire some new employees, it’s also time to consider how your company culture can be communicated to the world outside your walls. A company’s culture -- what it values, how it treats employees, what it stands for outside of the products you...
Things are going well! You’ve had a phone interview and an in-person interview with a potential employer and it feels like this might be a great match. But there’s one question left to be answered: Would the company’s values and culture be a good match...
It might feel and seem a little old-fashioned, but writing a thank you note after an interview can really make a big difference to your potential new boss. It’s a small gesture to show appreciation and respect and it also shows that you value people’s time...
It’s a tough part of being a manager: You’ve met some great people during the interview process but ultimately you will need to give at least one person the bad news that they won’t be joining your team. Yes, it’s just business, but it’s a delicate...
Social media, while a completely unheard of concept 20-25 years ago, is a staple of our personal and professional lives in 2022. It’s a great way to connect with people and share information, but it can be a tricky tool to perfect when it comes...