Employee turnover can be a costly problem for any company. Sure, some are unavoidable, and all companies experience it to a certain degree. But the truth is a revolving door of staff costs you money to advertise, recruit and train a replacement. Keep your employees happy and reduce turnover as much as possible. Here are […]
Employee burnout can be a dangerous thing. It can be contagious; it can destroy productivity, and it can crush your team’s morale. As a manager, it’s up to you to check in with your employees regularly to gauge their stress levels and combat burnout when necessary. Stress can lead to burnout if it’s not dealt […]
Hiring the wrong person can be a costly mistake. And sometimes it’s almost impossible to avoid – no matter how thoroughly you checked references, how many personality tests you did, and how many times you interviewed your candidate, you still ended up with a dud employee. Whether it’s because they’re missing deadlines, not meshing with […]
Your best employees are performing at a high level and everything is going smoothly. Suddenly, they start leaving. A one-star employee leaving for greener pastures isn’t necessarily alarming, but when others start to flee, it should be a wake-up call. Where’s everyone going? And why? Here are five reasons you might be losing your best […]
We’re all busy nowadays—there’s so much to do in a limited number of hours, the workday just isn’t long enough. Your team is feeling the same way, stressed and busy and needing more hours in the day to accomplish their goals. But if you can help them maximize their productivity, they can be really successful, and you’ll be boss of the year. Here are some unexpected […]
As many as 5 generations currently make up today’s workforce. There’s the Silent Generation (born 1920s-1940s), Baby Boomers (born 1940s-1960s), Gen X (born between 1965-1980), Gen Y/Millennials (born 1981 through the mid-90s), and Gen Z (born 1996 and later). The case for age diversity and inclusion is indisputable, but as the senior generations continue to […]
It’s not easy to find good skilled manufacturing talent nowadays. Few are trained in the right skills to begin with, and as technology continues to advance at lightning speeds, even fewer people have the skills needed to help grow manufacturing organizations. We need people with expertise in virtual reality, 3D printing, artificial intelligence and automation. […]
You’re a busy business owner. You want to spend your time inspiring your employees, developing a new marketing strategy, and crafting long-term goals to help you dominate your industry. You don’t have time to peruse resumes, schedule and conduct interviews, and find the perfect candidate for every job opening that pops up in your company. However, a staffing […]
The cost of hiring an employee in 2019 doesn’t come cheap. If an employer manages their recruiting efforts internally, there’s a lot to do – from a time and dollar perspective – before a candidate becomes a new hire: Have an internal HR team to manage the hiring process Create/maintain detailed job descriptions Promote open […]
Attracting and retaining employees for your organization in 2019 is no easy task. Attracting and retaining Grade A employees is even more challenging of a feat. But with a solid recruitment strategy, you can be successful at hiring the top CT job talent before someone else.