You’ve worked hard to put together a strong group of employees, but turnover can derail your efforts. So, is retention taking precedence on your team? Here are some tips for keeping the great people you have. Why Retention Should Take Precedence Turnover Is Expensive According to a 2017 report, it costs as much as 33… Read More »
Your organization survived the last year. Whew. You’re glad that’s in the past. Only guess what? How your company handled COVID matters to future candidates. Here’s why the pandemic will continue to impact recruiting and how you can address potential employee’s concerns. Why Your Handling of COVID Matters to Future Candidates They’re Hoping for Reassurance About Your Company’s Stability Some businesses struggled but survived the pandemic. Others folded. And still,… Read More »
The past year has been tough for everyone, but you and your team made it through. So, how can you build enthusiasm for an even better 2021? Here’s how to get your employees pumped for the new year. Celebrate Last Year’s Accomplishments Although 2020 wasn’t easy, you and your employees can still find at least one positive takeaway. Maybe you overcame what once would have… Read More »
Do you celebrate every Friday afternoon and hide under the covers every Monday morning? Don’t let work get you down. Follow these 3 tips to live your life for the week, not just the weekend. How to Live Your Life for the Week, Not Just the Weekend Focus on the Positive During the Week Hopefully, you like something about your job.… Read More »
The past ten months have been difficult, but you’re hoping to take your organization to the next level in 2021. So, what management skills should you focus on? Here are HOT leadership trends heading into the New Year. HOT Leadership Trends for 2021 Tackling Volatility We don’t know how long Coronavirus will last. We don’t know when a vaccine will be widely… Read More »
Does your first reaction to any situation seem to be a complaint? Would you like to be a more positive person? Here’s how to train your brain to complain less. Monitor Your Complaints So, are you as negative as you think? As Al Pittampalli points out in his book, Persuadable, human beings aren’t great at evaluating themselves. Therefore, run a more scientific experiment. Create a Complaint Notebook using either a pad… Read More »
You’ve probably heard companies talk about their employer brand. So, what does it mean? And why is building your employer brand more important than ever? What Is an Employer Brand? Your employer brand is your reputation as an employer. This includes how potential, current, and past employees view your business. In other words, it’s the answer to the question, “What’s it like to work… Read More »
You’ve discovered some fantastic candidates, but in the end, no one seems interested in joining your team. Could poor online reviews be scaring away top talent? Find out what’s wrong and how to fix the problem. Signs Poor Online Reviews ARE Scaring Away Top Talent You Have Poor Online Reviews Since bad online reviews can cause trouble, you need to know what’s out there. Top candidates will visit employer–review… Read More »
Hiring can be a challenge. Sometimes you have no trouble finding candidates. But when you start interviewing, no one quite fits your requirements. Use these three strategies to uncover the RIGHT candidates the first time around. Rewrite Your Job Descriptions If one candidate after another fails to meet your expectations, you may need to revisit the job description. Start by identifying possible problems. Pull out a piece of… Read More »
Ethical leadership sounds like a wonderful idea. After all, in a perfect world, shouldn’t all companies be ethical? So, what is ethical leadership? And how does it apply to YOUR organization? What Is Ethical Leadership? Ethical leadership is a management style guided by moral beliefs and values. Ethical leadership focuses on the common good as well as the rights and dignity of others. This includes concepts such… Read More »