Some hiring managers check an applicant’s references after the in-person interview, just to confirm information the candidate has given them. Other hiring managers check references right off the top, thinking it is a good way to spot red flags and more efficiently eliminate candidates from the hiring process. Regardless of when in the process you… Read more »
By: Julie Nelson Although finding and holding on to top employees is crucial, eliminating toxic ones is even more integral. Toxic employees can appear to be great team members, but are actually undermining company operations, sometimes by participating in unethical or illegal behavior. Clearly, the issues associated with these employees outweigh the benefits. Sadly,… Read more »
By: Melissa Clark An organized and mess-free office is more than just good for appearances: It can actually support clear thinking and higher productivity among staff members. There’s no better time than spring to take care of housekeeping issues your company has been putting off all winter. Spring cleaning around the workplace should mean more… Read more »
By: Robert Lawrence With the trucking industry currently experiencing a national labor shortage and high churn, the time is now for fleet supervisors to push driver retention efforts. Driver retention is crucial to a having a strong fleet. However, difficult schedules and work conditions can cause drivers to get restless. Retention efforts are more complex… Read more »