Do you think nothing of adding people to your team as needed? Or do you drag your feet even when you desperately need someone because you think it’s going to take a lot of time and money? Take the time to analyze the real costs before making a decision. You make be surprised by… Read more »
As an Economist and seasoned staffing industry professional, I’m regularly asked to participate in a number of monthly surveys and discussions that predict key elements of the next Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (“BLS”) press release describing The Employment Situation. The next release revealing August’s statistics will be out on Friday, September 2nd (typically the… Read more »
Hiring employees to work remotely can save your company a lot of money. The problem is, since you can’t check up on them physically, they require a high level of trust. The telecommunting trend isn’t going anywhere, either. A 2015 Gallup poll found about 37 percent of Americans telecommute from time to time, up… Read more »
Invaluable to the salesperson starting out their career, a mentor is one person who you can trust to guide you and help you to cultivate your career. What sets a mentor apart from others in your network is their long-term commitment as well as a deep-seated interest in seeing you succeed. For instance, someone… Read more »
You might fancy yourself a leader of men and women, and even have a position of authority, but simply having confidence and a title won’t always lead to your ideas getting traction with your team. In order to get people to follow your lead, you need to exhibit the qualities of a leader. People… Read more »
Some job opportunities are so enticing and offer such a great fit for your personality that you don’t have any doubt about whether or not to accept a job offer. However, those offers are few and far between, and more often, you must seriously consider if you should take a job offer or look for… Read more »
Springtime means spring cleaning, and at home that means cleaning out the closets or mopping the kitchen. However, in the workplace, spring cleaning means clearing out the clutter to set your business up for success in the year ahead. Workplace clutter is more than just a nuisance. It can lead to forgotten appointments, missed deadlines,… Read more »
When you think about Apple, what words come to mind? Groundbreaking, sleek, intuitive? What about Disney? Family-friendly, big budget, widely popular? Companies build up their brand to stand out from the crowd and add value to their products. And now more than ever, people are using branding on their own persona, whether it’s to increase… Read more »
Even though people typically come into work to get along and be productive – sadly, the workplace can sometimes devolve into a classic episode of The Jerry Springer Show. Conflict is unavoidable and good leaders must not shrink from it. Instead, they must address team conflicts in ways that produce and effective and long-lasting outcomes…. Read more »
You’ve crafted a great resume. You’ve scoured the Internet for the latest job opportunities. You’ve interviewed well, and now an employer has made you a job offer. Congratulations! This is the position so many job seekers want to be in. The thing is, not all job offers are the same. Some employers will put you… Read more »