Even though the unemployment ratein the United States is lower than it’s been in decades, employees are experiencing a high rate of layoff anxiety. According to a new study, nearly half of employed Americans are anxious about being laid off. What’s causing this anxiety, and why should employers be concerned? What Are Employees Worried About? Although employees […]
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Ask And Ye Shall Receive
OpinionThe benefits of asking for feedback in the workplace. Employee retention should be a top priority for any company. High turnover rates do not reflect well on a business, but it can be a challenge to figure out where the problem lies. Albert Hirschman, author and economist, offered a theory in his 1970’s work Exit, […]
The Why’s and How’s to Get Your Company On The Employee Engagement Train
OpinionAccording to a recent Gallup poll, employee engagement has reached 34%- the highest figure since the beginning of their study in the year 2000. A full time work week means the average employee sees their coworkers more than family and friends, so it’s easy to see why an upswing in employee engagement is a positive […]
3 Powerful ‘Anti-Ghosting’ Strategies to Tighten Up Your Hiring Process
OpinionAre you haunted by the memory of promising candidates who disappeared without a trace? Have you been leaving voicemails, checking and re-checking your ‘sent’ folder to make sure that job offer went through? Endlessly searching for the perfect candidate, only to be abandoned, is enough to send shivers down your spine. ‘Ghosting,’ once reserved for […]
Happiness and Your Company’s Personality
OpinionEditor’s Note: This article is republished with permission from the Screening News blog, by Jason Morris. One of the things many business owners take for granted is their company culture. I have always felt that good companies have a good culture and happy employees. Great companies are expected to have great cultures. They truly excel […]
8 Tips To Help Your Employees Become More Independent
OpinionFollow these tips to have a more independent workforce. The shift from dependence to independence is a necessary step in growing as individuals. Anyone who truly wishes to lay a sound foundation for a successful professional or personal career must learn and master the art of not only becoming independent but inspiring others to do […]
3 Must-See Strategies for Creating a Bulletproof Employer Brand
OpinionAttracting top employee talent is crucial to maintaining brand health and longevity. In order for a company to flourish and grow, it needs to have a strong foundation that attracts dedicated employees working to make the company’s vision a reality. This foundation is employer branding. In 2018, the most desirable companies to work for are […]
Breaking Down the 3 Bosses from the Movie ‘Office Space’
OpinionThe American workplace has evolved since the inception of Office Space in 1999, much to the joy of workers in the professional industry. Here is an in-depth analysis of the probable management issues that come with bosses in Office Spaces. To achieve this, we will be considering situations of different Office Space bosses who have, […]
5 Tips for Managing Toxic Employees
OpinionIf you are looking to have a solid working relationship with any of your workers, you should begin working towards it right from the hiring process. A candidate may seem like just the perfect option at first – with the right attitude, talent, and the ability to settle into the company’s culture and environment. But […]
29% of Recruiters Checkout LinkedIn, But 38% Do This Instead
OpinionWith the rise of social media platforms and its pervasive influence over every aspect of our lives, our social network accounts have grown from avenues for sharing and keeping tabs about our experiences and those of our loved ones into a fertile ground for job hunters and employers alike. If you are searching for a […]