“Technology now allows people to connect anytime, anywhere, to anyone in the world, from almost any device. This is dramatically changing the way people work, facilitating 24/7 collaboration with colleagues who are dispersed across time zones, countries, and continents. ” — Michael Dell, Dell In March, when millions of workers found themselves working from home as shelter-in-place […]
At times, 2020 seemed to creep along slowly as folks across the country waited for the COVID-19 pandemic to end. Now, we find ourselves in the last quarter of the year, still wading through the coronavirus crisis, with the holidays fast approaching. While this holiday season will undoubtedly look different than any in recent history, […]
“Customer service should not be a department; it should be the entire company.” –Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos Thanks to the great employment shake-up of 2020—a.k.a. the havoc wreaked on the job market due to the COVID-19 pandemic—a job search is unexpectedly in your immediate future. It’s time to refresh your resume, brush up on […]
Everything your company does tells a piece of your “who we are” story. Every single exchange and interaction from the way telephone callers are greeted to the break room routine to the social life within the company to the approach to hierarchy, teamwork, and yes, even the configuration of the parking lot speaks to the […]
Due to the strenuous nature of the work and the high-risk activities involved, warehouse employees face safety challenges daily. Where do most warehouse accidents occur? Loading docks Forklifts Conveyors Materials storage Manual lifting and handling These warehouse locations and activities result in slips, trips, and falls as well as lifting, pushing, pulling, or reaching-related injuries. OSHA […]
Professionals move into management positions for a variety of reasons. Management might seem like the next logical career step, or new managers are excited by the prospect of motivating others to succeed. While they may start with the best intentions, it’s important to note that more than half of new managers fail. If you have […]
When you have a critical vacancy in your company, it’s natural to want to fill it quickly. Open positions can drive down productivity and revenue as well as put a damper on morale. Still, you cannot afford to take shortcuts when bringing on a new employee just to improve hiring speed. You put considerable time and energy into building your reputation and brand. […]
With all of the staffing options available, you may need some help deciding which hiring option is best for your situation. Depending on the specific needs of your company, contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire are generally the three available routes. In this post, we will examine what is traditionally the most long-term of the three […]
The process of hiring begins with the search and ends after onboarding, but the middle contains more than just a few interviews and extending an offer. There are certain considerations you must be mindful of during the search, or you could end up in some hot water. Specifically, we are talking about the legal issues […]
An interview is your first real opportunity for an employer to get to know a candidate. The time spent talking to them helps you look for potential red flags and decide if they are the right option for your opportunity. Even more, a well-conducted interview can lead to better hires and ultimately reduce turnover. Here […]