Social media exists in a sphere of contradiction. Any 15-year-old can manipulate it to their will, but billion–dollar companies still have trouble extracting maximum value from the major social media platforms. Nowhere is this truer than in the realm of recruiting. Very few companies get all they can from the recruiting possibilities offered by social media. That’s a…
Winter has its benefits. Skiing. Skating. The holidays. However, it has more than its fair share of downsides as well. Shoveling. Bad driving. Heavy coats. Unfortunately, workplace safety falls into this last category. Winter weather presents particular safety challenges. It’s nothing that you can’t prepare for. But keeping your workers safe during the winter months…
Building a great team doesn’t stop the hiring stage. Once you’ve assembled an impressive roster of talent, you have to get the most productive you can out of your efforts. This involves keeping your workers engaged. Motivated and dedicated employees will get more done. It’s as simple as that. But, beyond the simple improvements in productivity, active worker…
It’s a mainstay of political and PR-related conversation: diversity. But outside these rhetorical maelstroms, the topic also exists as an important practical concern for your business. In fact, diversity is essential to building a dynamic, flexible workforce, well–suited for the rigors of the modern corporate environment. A diverse workforce brings you a number of critical benefits….
“Fun” is a relative term. Depending on the circumstances and the people involved, the word can apply to a wide variety of human experiences. Stamp collecting and sky diving can both be considered fun, though, admittedly, by completely different types of people. But a performance review at work? Can that ever reach the level of “fun?” …
The holiday season can bring a steep drop off and productivity. People have their minds on vacations and family get–togethers, and they lose focus at work. It’s just the regular cycle, as the year comes to an end. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t squeeze some value out of the season. In the midst of the shopping and extra days off, the…
Turnover represents a frustrating and expensive drain on corporate resources. It’s also a team killer. High turnover can sap overall morale and cause significant delays to key projects. Building a strong team isn’t just about recruiting. It’s about retention as well. Once you land a great employee, you have to be able to keep them…
It’s been sitting there for weeks, your job posting. You blanketed the Internet with it, but it’s largely been ignored — a great big cyber shrug. You had high hopes when you posted it, but you just aren’t getting the volume of applications you expected. It’s a major problem for your recruiting efforts. The lack…
Using temporary employees provides a meaningful way to supplement and enrich your corporate team. However, it’s up to you to get the most out of these workers. There are common mistakes that companies make when bringing these helpers into the fold that limit their contribution and constrain their productivity. Here are a few of the…
Culture infuses everything you do. Your ability to attract and keep employees, entice new customers, build a brand, and ultimately survive as in the marketplace all relate to cultural factors. But that begs the question: how do you create a winning culture? Business success is relatively easy to see. A worthwhile project positively impacts the…
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