The memes might be stale by now, but it’s hard to escape the reality: 2020 was a tough one. As a result, many people just want to forget the past 12 months. Don’t rush to put it out of your mind, though. The challenges you faced in 2020 can grant important lessons to take into 2021. In other words, as hard…
We all know 2020 was a difficult and confusing year. Unfortunately, visibility for 2021 isn’t much better. We could be in store for another roller–coaster 12 months. With that likelihood to contend with, good business practices are even more important than usual. Make sure your fundamentals are sound so that you don’t contribute mistakes to what could be…
As an employer, you have a certain stake in which way the proverbial work/life balance tips. You’re aggressively focused on Team Work. That’s a given; it’s just part of the process. Still, even with your built-in preference, you shouldn’t try to monopolize all your employees’ time and attention. There’s an operational benefit to letting Team Life win a couple of rounds. Balance really does mean balance. And it’s not…
2020, right? It’s been a complicated, scary, unprecedented year. But, barring anything truly catastrophic, the holiday season is still coming. And it presents the perfect opportunity to thank your team for their contributions during the difficult months you just slogged through together. Showing appreciation represents an important component of team spirit. Letting workers know how valuable they are can boost morale and…
You think you’ve found the perfect candidate. Now, you just have to go through the motions of checking references. One problem: you aren’t getting the ecstatic praise you had expected. The commentary from former bosses and coworkers isn’t bad. It just isn’t good either. What can you learn from this? How do you decipher a neutral reference check? It’s a complicated process of decoding. It’s like reading a…
The early stages of the recruitment process always come with so much hope. You post a job description and wait for the perfect candidate to find you. What happens when the ideal person never appears? Hope turns to disappointment and you get ready to settle for “good enough.” But why didn’t you find that flawless applicant? Well,…
The COVID outbreak has dramatically changed perspectives in a very short period of time. Thanks to the pandemic, a lot of previously high-ranking priorities have moved to the back burner. Things that once seemed important now fade in comparison to the economic and personal turmoil the disease has caused. However, you shouldn’t put training in this category. Don’t think of upskilling your staff as a “we’ll get…
News that governments were reducing COVID-related restrictions sparked a wave of business optimism this summer. It looked like the pandemic had finally run its course. However, those hopeful signs came with a major worry: what about a second wave? The likelihood of a renewed outbreak is in doubt and the potential shape it would take is open to speculation….
Second shift sometimes equals a second choice. You get a job offer and feel like you need to take what you can get. But other times, second shift can represent the perfect fit. There are lots of reasons to consider this alternative schedule. More than 2 million Americans work the night shift. This represents about 3.2%…
Temporary employees: here today, gone tomorrow. Why get invested? Sadly, that’s a common attitude toward temp workers. It’s also a mistake. Forming a relationship with your temporary employees can lead to a number of important long-term benefits. Don’t let your time with temps go to waste. Building a long-term connection can open up new potential and help you develop a meaningful talent pipeline. At the…
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