The consequences of hiring mistakes have an impact on so many areas of your organization that it can easily be the costliest business blunder you can make. Bad hires can wreak havoc on your company’s reputation, your workers’ morale, and your bottom line Frequent hiring and firing can be disastrous for productivity, wasting the worker’s… Read More »
Job interviews in the foreseeable future will at least allude to the continuing pandemic, so jobseekers should be prepared for them before the meeting. While many of the questions will still be job-related, recruiters and hiring managers are likely to ask you questions directly connected to COVID-19. The following are some of the questions you… Read More »
COVID-19 has determined how we work and live for several months now, prompting medical professionals (and some non-professionals) to make suggestions on the best ways to stay healthy. Some of the information, depending on who is circulating it, has been conflicting and even confusing. Luckily, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration… Read More »
You’re collecting expanded unemployment compensation checks, and the federal government just deposited a $1,200 stimulus check into your bank account. Right now, you’re making as much or more than when you were working full-time. Who could blame you for wondering why you should even consider returning to work when you’re safe and financially comfortable staying… Read More »
These are unprecedented times in which schools are closing indefinitely, and parents have the unenviable task of trying to keep their kids busy and learning. All this while social distancing and stay-at-home orders are making it difficult for them to stay connected with their friends and family. Here are a few ideas for keeping them… Read More »
Businesses often cut expenses to save money. And while there is nothing inherently wrong with that, the cuts should be necessary and made for the right reasons. Unfortunately, sometimes the moves that companies make to save money ends up costing them much more in the long run. Here are some “money-saving” ideas that most businesses… Read More »
It has never been easy to find talented workers, and that doesn’t seem to be changing for the better. Time-consuming tasks like reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and negotiating salaries keep small business owners from their most important obligation—keeping their companies running smoothly! It’s no wonder that employers are increasingly turning to staffing firms to ease… Read More »
Sometimes people will hold several jobs in a relatively short period. There might be legitimate reasons for it, but a hiring manager will likely brand you as a “job hopper.” And while this isn’t the kiss of death it once was, there is still plenty of negativity associated with it. If you hope to be… Read More »
Are you thinking about partnering with a staffing agency for your business? There are many advantages to teaming up with a staffing firm, but you must know a few things about them first: Do they specialize in your industry? How do they find workers? How do they ensure the right match? Your business depends on… Read More »
You’ve been inundated with business issues for most of the morning, so you decide to take a break. You put on your safety glasses and head out into the shop area. As you’re walking down one of the aisles, you pass an employee who smiles and greets you. Although you’ve seen this worker several times… Read More »