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It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Yet, it can often feel like the most stressful. If you’re in over your head and looking for a way to stay on top of tasks, while keeping your work-life balance in check, here are some tips to help. How Could You Be More… Read More »
Your job posting needs to be more than a list of demands for potential candidates. Instead, they need to be a balanced overview of the position, the top skills you’re looking for, your company, and its culture. It also needs to be written in a way that is engaging to candidates, so they are inspired… Read More »
If hiring is on your list for 2024, you need more than a piecemeal approach. Instead, make sure you have a cohesive plan with the right strategies in place. This will help you hire intelligently so you get the best-fit people for your needs. In the process, you’ll also shorten your time to hire, while… Read More »
Finding the right-fit job is not always easy. It takes time, patience, and hard work. It also requires Emotional Intelligence (EI) to help you successfully navigate your way through your hunt, which can be filled with highs and lows. What does this mean and how can you put your own EI to use in your… Read More »
When you manage a team, every day is different. However, your leadership style should remain the same throughout it. There are both good and bad ways to lead, as well as many styles to consider. If you’ve wrestled with this concept before and aren’t sure what kind of leader you are, here are some ways… Read More »
Hiring great candidates requires factoring in cultural fit. This is the essence or personality of the company and assesses whether a specific candidate will mesh with it. When there is a fit, it means the employee’s beliefs and attitudes are in alignment with the business. It’s not something you can teach and train for; however,… Read More »
If you want to create a great candidate experience, you might need to adjust your hiring process. This is critical since today’s hunt for top talent is more competitive than ever. If you want to hire and retain star performers, you have to treat them right – from the start. Here’s how to improve your… Read More »
The idea of looking for a new job can be exciting. However, the process can sometimes feel discouraging and upsetting. If this is where you are in your job search, you’re not alone. To help you, here are some ways to remain optimistic and maintain a positive attitude as you continue your job search. How… Read More »
Mindfulness is all the rage. But, for most people, they’re not quite sure what it is and or how they can use it to their advantage. Sound familiar? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what to know about mindfulness and ways it can help you. How Can Mindfulness Be Incorporated into Your Daily Routine? What is… Read More »
Giving your employees constructive feedback can be difficult. Yet, it’s essential if you want to avoid mistakes, unhappy customers, and hits to productivity. That said, employee feedback should be handled with care. To ensure you’re approaching it in the right way, here are some steps to remember. How Can You Give Employees Constructive Criticism? Keep… Read More »
As a leader, you need a smart, innovative team that can reach goals and succeed. To get there, though, you have to empower them, so they have the tools and resources necessary to meet your expectations. How can you do that? Here are a few tips to keep in mind. How Can Set Your Team… Read More »
The job search has changed dramatically in recent years. Gone are the days of newspaper ads and paper resumes. Instead, today, most of your job search will be digital. How can you adapt? If it’s been a while since you looked for a job, here are some tips and tricks for navigating your way through… Read More »
After the interview, don’t simply wait for an email or phone call. Be proactive and follow up. The question is: how soon do you follow up and what should you say? Here are some do’s and don’ts to put into practice and help you effectively follow up after a job interview. How Should You Follow… Read More »
According to reports, one of the primary reasons new hires quit is due to lack of cultural fit. It’s why ensuring a good fit in this area matters so much, yet can be difficult to do. To help you in the process, here are some tips to put to use to hire for cultural fit.… Read More »
When you’re hiring, it can be a challenge to find the right-fit people for your opening. One way to make the process easier is by building a talent pipeline. A talent pipeline is simply a network of people you have relationships with that you can tap when you’re recruiting. It can include past employees, past… Read More »