Plan B is hiring a replacement. Plan C is making do without a key employee. Before you turn to those suboptimal strategies, do your best to enact Plan A. Namely, tamp down turnover and keep your top talent in place. The financial cost of turnover can be measured in the thousands of dollars it takes…
Washington represents the home of some of the country’s most iconic companies. No wonder the battle for talent becomes so fierce when you have the likes of Microsoft and Amazon in your backyard. This level of competition puts a premium on employee retention. Once you land a talented team member, you need to do what…
Feedback is crucial for maximizing the value of your team. However, not all feedback is the same. By mastering the four types of workplace feedback, you can target your communication to the situation and get the most out of your employees. Few people doubt the overall value of feedback. Even negative feedback has its place,…
There was a time when it seemed like COVID would represent a brief blip in the economy, followed by a quick return to normal. Those assumptions have largely disappeared at this point. As you search for a job, you have to keep the virus in view, searching for a safe situation while preparing for the…
Ah, the holidays. A time of high spirits and good cheer. Unless, of course, unless you’re a supervisor. Then, it’s the time when everyone on your team cashes in their PTO and disappears for weeks at a time. Of course, not all workers will utilize their allotted PTO. A study from a few years ago…
Training sets the tone for your staff. Each new employee learns how to be part of the team during the training process. By creating an effective training program, you can influence the rest of their tenure in your organization. The money you invest in an education program for your incoming employees comes back to you…
The labor market has gotten tight for light industrial talent. This creates tricky conditions for hiring new workers. You’ll need to update your recruitment process to get the best light industrial employees you can. The post-COVID reopening has put all workers in high demand. The unusual market factors have put the squeeze on manufacturers of…
Want to get the most out of your team? You need to look beyond worker skills and corporate policies. A spiritual approach is also necessary. To maximize your staff’s potential, you need take steps to maximize employee morale. An engaged, happy workforce makes for a pleasant office atmosphere. However, you get more than good vibes…
The past decade has seen increasing acceptance of LGBTQ rights, both in mainstream culture and in corporate conference room. After all, it’s been more than six years since the Supreme Court struck down state bans on same-sex marriage. Still, many companies need to do more. A report from McKinsey & Co. found that LGBTQ workers…
The end of COVID has marked a major dislocation in the job market. Companies are fighting more than ever for the best workers. To find the help you need, you’ll need to compete on every front. That means you need to take advantage of every recruiting tool at your disposal. It’s time to step-up your…
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