How to Tackle the Dreaded Exit Interview

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  With a strong labor market right now, today’s professionals have more options than ever and unfortunately for employers, it could mean losing employees and conducting exit interviews. Although they can be difficult and a bit awkward, exit interviews are great tools for learning about your company, including what you are doing right and what… Read more »

4 Easy Ways to Maintain Your Work-Life Balance as a Truck Driver

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  Truck drivers travel long distances and are often away from home for weeks. These men and women are alone on the road for long periods. For many, it’s hard work that leads to an unhealthy work-life balance. In addition to the difficult social aspects, the job also includes a lot of inactivity, but requires… Read more »

How to Own Up to Mistakes You’ve Made at Work

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  We all make mistakes at work. It’s the way they are handled that makes the difference between a good and a bad employee. You might have grown up with people telling you “honesty is the best policy” – and while you should avoid lying about your mistakes, simply running to your supervisor and co-workers… Read more »

Want to Find Out Who a Job Candidate REALLY Is? Use These Questions

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The interview is the most significant step in the candidate selection process. The more productive an interview is, the easier it is for the potential employer to figure out if a candidate will be effective on the job. If an interviewer can learn key factors about candidates like character, skills, and experience, they can be… Read more »

Should You Still Be Asking About Salary History?

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Asking about a candidate’s salary history is a standard hiring practice. By inquiring what each candidate made at each previous job, organizations can offer a salary that is in conjunction with what the applicant has made in the past. Some hiring personnel say they like asking for salary history because it helps avoid overpaying applicants…. Read more »

Navigate These Expensive Workplace Accidents with Ease

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Sadly, on-the-job accidents are all too common. On average, more than 2 million employees are injured each year to the point they cannot come back to work and need ongoing medical care. Because it’s a company’s responsibility to provide staff members with a safe environment, consider the following steps to avoid common workplace accidents. Discourage… Read more »

Does Your Hiring Process Scare Away the Best Candidates?

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Obviously, a company never wants to scare away talented professionals with their recruiting process, and yet – it happens all the time. Applicants are typically scared away by a lack of communication or failure on the part of the business to build a solid relationship. Understandably, human resources personnel and department managers have a lot… Read more »

Use These Tips to Keep All Employees Happy

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  All workplaces are not happy places. A recent survey from Gallup indicated that only approximately 32 percent of U.S. employees are ‘actively engaged’ in their job, a number that should be quite alarming to employers. Summer is a good time to think about how well you are engaging your staff and addressing their job… Read more »

Become a Better Employer by Making Yourself More Likable

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  As a leader, you want people to believe in you, follow your example and appreciate your companionship. You also want employees to pay attention to you, share information with you and ask for your opinion. Moreover, workers want to work for a boss they like, as surveys have shown. Here are a few ways… Read more »

Is Your Job Search More “Trick” than “Treat?” We Can Make It Easier for You

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  A job search can be an irritating and anxiety-inducing experience – particularly if the search goes on longer than expected. If your job search is taking longer than usual, a few simple steps can help ease your anguish. Stay Positive It’s tempting to get down on yourself when you’ve been turned down for a job… Read more »