Engage to Retain: Employee Onboarding and Development
The process of building a productive workforce doesn’t end after a hiring decision is made. Without a comprehensive onboarding and development plan in place, you run the risk of watching your new employees walk out a constantly revolving door. (more…)
New Survey: U.S. Businesses to Hold Wages and Benefits Steady
Compared to 2019, little more than half of U.S. hiring decision-makers (52%) expect wages to increase in the last quarter of 2020 at their companies, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
The Cost of Inaction
One of the biggest fears keeping leaders from taking a step forward is the fear of making the wrong decision, causing many to opt out of making a decision altogether. The simple truth about “opting out” is it’s just as much of a decision as choosing one of the options at hand. And as many […]
Quick Tips: How to Be More Persuasive at Work
At some point in your professional career, you will need to persuade employees, clients, or peers to do a certain thing or think a certain way. And though you may not want to admit it, most people want to be more persuasive in their encounters and relationships. Check out these five quick tips to help […]
Ted Talk: The Puzzle of Motivation
Leading a productive team involves not only engaging and retaining employees, but it also requires a strong leadership skill: the ability to motivate others. In his Ted Talk, “The Puzzle of Motivation,” career analyst Dan Pink explains that traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as business leaders think. Check out the video below to learn […]
Larger US Companies More Optimistic About Hiring in Second Half of 2020
Companies with 50-99 employees are the most likely to increase employee count in the second half of 2020, according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll. Largely following the same pattern as the first half of the year, hiring decision-makers at companies with just a handful of employees remain doubtful staff size will increase […]
Larger Canadian Companies More Optimistic About Hiring in Second Half of 2020
Companies with 100 or more employees are the most likely to increase employee count in the second half of 2020, according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll. Largely following the same pattern as the first half of the year, hiring decision-makers at companies with just a handful of employees remain doubtful staff size […]
Infographic: Teamwork on the Job, Make It Work
A sense of community and shared values among employees is a strong indicator of a successful company culture. Yet according to a new infographic, 86% of employees and executives blame lack of communication or ineffective collaboration for most workplace failures. The infographic by custom apparel company One Hour Tees explains that more communication leads to less […]
The Case for Mentorship
From higher education and training to job changes and promotion opportunities, each decision a person makes has a direct impact on the direction of their career. Participating in mentorship programs, for example, is one decision that can not only make or break careers, but it can also create a rippling effect that your organization will […]
Question of the Month: What Business Changes Has Your Company Implemented in Response to COVID-19?
The past several months have changed the way business has been conducted. From social distancing to remote work arrangements to Zoom meetings, leaders have been forced to adapt to the new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. So we want to know, what business changes has your company implemented in response to this crisis? Let us […]