Often, you’ll be asked to provide references when you look for work. In these situations, it’s important to make sure that you ask the right people to vouch for you. Otherwise, you take the risk of someone actually giving you a bad reference – or an indifferent one – and hurting your job prospects. So,…
Why should we hire you? This is a common question that you can expect to be asked at job interviews. Of course, you want to make sure that the answer you provide is compelling – but how can you do that? Just follow these tips and you’re sure to impress the hiring manager and maximize…
Different employees have different personalities, and some are much easier to work with than others. Sometimes, however, you’ll find one of your staff members has a flare for the dramatic. While this can cause problems, you can also harness their energy to help your company do great things – if you know how to deal…
When your company brings on new talent, you want your new hires to be successful. Unfortunately, sometimes the people who join your team won’t perform up to expectations or will not stay on the job very long. With either of these outcomes, your organization loses. The good news is, by understanding why new hires fail,…
Summer can be a challenging time for workplace safety because many employees must work in extreme weather conditions. Working outdoors in the heat could leave workers vulnerable to life-threatening heat-related injuries, so it is imperative you take safety seriously and have a plan for keeping your staff from harm. Some of the key ways you…
Are you re-entering the workforce after being out of it for a while? Returning to work can be stressful and challenging because you need to find an employer who is willing to take a chance on you. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make sure you’re seen as a top candidate ready to…
Everyone wants to succeed at work but figuring out how to do well at your job can be challenging. While every company prioritizes different soft and hard skills when evaluating employee performance, there is one universal tip all workers can follow to excel at work: be present. Being fully present on the job means not…
Your new hire sailed through the interview process. He “wowed” HR, hit it off with the department manager and–based on his stellar resume–is more than qualified for the position. So why is he failing on the job? It could be because he’s a great interviewee–but not a high performer. In fact, there is very little…
Tips for promoting wellness during a tough time of year The eating. The shopping. The never-ending string of parties, entertaining and impromptu get-togethers. The eating. That’s right; the holidays are just around the corner! And along with all of the good times and cheer comes a ton of stress, overeating and skipped workouts. Simply put,…
Here’s an example of how a fresh approach to staffing and scheduling optimized production: The Problem: A manufacturer of custom cabinetry employs a wide variety of specifically trained workers. Due to employee absences and last-minute call-offs, supervisors were spending hours every day shifting associates around to cover the spots left by absent temporary and direct…