Don’t Let Toxic Employees Contaminate Your Team
If you’re like many managers, you may be reluctant to get involved in employee disputes. While that’s fine for minor arguments over the coffeepot or the shared refrigerator, some employees are truly toxic. A toxic employee can destroy teams, tank productivity, and even send top workers fleeing for a new environment. Here’s how to recognize […]
Best Tips for Onboarding Employees During the Holidays
The holidays are stressful for many companies, especially if they happen to be your busy season. Whether you’re bringing on full-time workers or seasonal help, onboarding is probably the last thing you feel like doing. Yet getting it right is essential to making sure your new team members are set up for success. Here are […]
How Many Candidates Research Your Company Pre-Interview?
According to LinkedIn, a stunning 75% of job applicants research a company’s brand before ever applying. Nearly as many (72%) recruiting leaders agree that branding has a significant impact on hiring top talent. But a lot of companies don’t fully understand branding or how to do it. Here is what you should know. What Is Branding? Branding is a […]
Heuristics: Hiring Methods to Avoid Biases
If you’re responsible for hiring, you are probably already aware of the importance of hiring a diverse workforce. But you might not be sure how to put aside your own unconscious biases during the interview process. Understanding heuristics and how to overcome them is vital for hiring managers seeking a more diverse team. Here’s what […]
Don’t Hesitate and Miss an Opportunity You Have Been Waiting For!
Many people wish for change, but when an opportunity comes along, they tend to hesitate. As much as you might want a new position, you may also fear starting over. But it’s important not to wait too long, as big chances tend to disappear just as quickly as they showed up. Ask yourself these questions, and then, if the opportunity […]
Safety First: Practice What You Preach
There’s an old concept in the construction industry known as the field/office divide. This represents the idea that the decisions being made in the home office rarely match what is happening in the field. Although it’s generally somewhat better in light industrial and technical workplaces, since managers tend to be onsite, there can still be a gulf between employees and […]