Business meetings have a bad rap. They’re often the time-wasting punchline of jokes and sitcoms. The biggest cause behind this perception is unproductive meetings. As a manager, it’s up to you to make sure your meetings are efficient, interesting, and productive for all involved. Here are a few tips to get the most ...
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Are you a tech-savvy recruiter who chats with candidates over text messages? This is a great way to build a connection with the best young talent in the nation. Chances are, they have more than one recruiter interested in them, but you can get an edge on the competition. Texting is ...
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Every employee brings unique preferences and abilities to a business. The same holds true with generations in the workforce. Tactics that work with Baby Boomers may be ineffective with Millennials (also called Generation Y) and vice versa.
This latest generation of workers gets a bit of a bad rap, but ...
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Has a job candidate with amazing skills and glowing references come across your desk? That’s great! However, before you hire them for the position, you’ll want to check their references. This will clarify any claims you aren’t sure of. It also gives you a fuller picture of the ...
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When an employee announces she will be taking maternity leave in the future, a company needs to make some adjustments. How can you support your employee while maintaining office-wide productivity?
1. Get started on making adjustments early.
Develop a game plan early on, which gives you ...
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Every great business needs to think ahead, and that includes staying up to date with the latest generation of the workforce. Generation Z is the group graduating college right about now, and they’re ready to enter the working world. What do they want? These young future employees are defined by personal growth, ...
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Human Resources (HR) is a complex and often-misunderstood job position. Did you know that developing HR can both directly and indirectly lead to developing employees? David D’Souza, Director of Membership for the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD), recently gave an interview that throws light onto this subject. Here ...
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When you’re looking to fill a position in your company, you probably pay close attention to candidates’ skills, working history, and five year vision for their future. However, there’s an important factor you’re missing here: how will this employee fit into your existing workplace?
Every business environment has a certain personality, one that’s the sum ...
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Every job recruiter knows that work placement is a two-way street. You need to match people to the right potential workplace… but they also need to put their best foot forward during the interview, orientation, and training process. There is a lot you can do to help your eager job ...
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Branding is vital in the social media era. However, the concept can also be a little difficult to grasp or put into action. Employer branding is about managing how your company is perceived, fine-tuning your image to appeal to the employees you want to attract. It can cover everything from what you ...
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