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 »
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 »
In school, some students misbehave if they aren’t being challenged enough, and in the workplace it’s not much different. Talented employees with a bad attitude are a challenging and unique problem from an employer. If the employee isn’t producing good results, disciplinary action or termination are obvious choices to make. However, if the employee… 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 »
On Friday August 5th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) released its monthly summary of labor market activity covering July 2016. The consensus expectation called for job growth to moderate from June’s surprisingly strong increase originally reported as 287,000 new jobs. The consensus expectation for July’s job growth was in the neighborhood of 180,000… Read more »
It’s the dead of winter and the only thing your body wants to do is hibernate, hibernate, hibernate. However, there’s never a good time to put the brakes on your job search. So buck up and remember what you told yourself – 2016 is the year you are going to land that dream job! It’s… Read more »
New Year’s resolutions typically include trying to lose weight or quitting a bad habit, but for those in management, the New Year is a great time to starting building a better workplace. Picking up better managerial habits can not only make your day easier, it can also add value to your company and to you… Read more »
The New Year is just around the corner, but why wait for 2016 to begin your job search? The holidays are actually a great time to flex those opportunity-seeking muscles and become a better job candidate. You’ll undoubtedly be attending holiday parties, and these social gatherings are the ideal place to either grow your professional… Read more »
If you listen to conventional wisdom, you probably think the holiday season is the worst time of year to look for employment. Many hiring managers take off multiple days during the holiday season, logic says, and the amount of work to be done generally slows down or goes into overdrive – depending on the industry…. Read more »
It’s a tradition in many families to go around the Thanksgiving table and have each family member say what they are thankful for. Don’t let that tradition end around your table – bring those good feelings and sense of appreciation into your workforce, and show your staff you’re thankful for them. In this age of… Read more »