Infographic: How to Get Better at Delegating
As leaders, we have the tendency of putting our teams on our back to push past enemy lines in the war on talent and market share. But as time has shown, it takes a team to maintain a competitive advantage. Yes, teamwork makes the dream work. However, delegating tasks can be easier said than done. […]
Engage to Produce: Increase Productivity, Not Hours
As businesses look for innovative ways to maintain a competitive advantage in productivity, it’s also important to watch for signs of burnout and stress among your employees. Increased workloads often lead to increased hours in the office, which could have an unwanted, reverse effect on productivity. According to a study by Cornerstone, 68% of employees […]
New Poll: Most Businesses Do Not Think a Recession is Coming in Near Future
An overwhelming majority of business leaders surveyed in a new Express Employment Professionals poll don’t expect a recession within the next six months, despite increased media focus on the possibility of an upcoming downturn. In the survey, just 4% expect a recession in the next three months, while 14% expect one in three to six […]
The Best Retention Policy Is a Good Onboarding Policy
With unemployment at long-time lows, retaining talented employees is a top concern among employers, but many fail to realize that the right retention strategy begins before the new employee even walks through the door. In today’s hiring climate, a welcoming onboarding experience is essential to employee retention. That is why Express Employment Professionals has laid […]
The Next Big Thing
An Inspirational Article by Motivational Speaker and President of the Narrative Television Network, Jim Stovall. We’ve all seen super-successful people who always seem to be in the right place at the right time. Through my work in movies, television, books, and arena events, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and working with a number of these […]
TED Talk: Breaking Bad Management Habits
Some leaders, without realizing it, have picked up either poor or ineffective habits that affect how they lead their teams. And as Millennials move into management positions, veteran leaders could be passing on these bad habits to the next generation of leaders. In her TED talk, Elizabeth Lyle explains the need to break bad management […]
Question of the Month: Does Your Company Offer Part-Time Work?
Many professionals are now opting for part-time work that better fits their busy lifestyles, personal schedules, and family needs. And with more Boomers entering retirement, there is a rise of retirees looking to supplement their time and income with part-time work. So, for our October question of the month, we want to know if your […]
Time Management: When and How to Work to Your Max Productivity
Time is the one resource in your life that is neither replenishable nor renewable. Regardless of how you spin it, everyone starts each day on an equal playing field with 24 hours in the time bank. And while people often yearn for more time, what they really need is better time management. Understanding where your […]
For US: Happy Hours, Oil Changes and “Furry Fridays”—The Latest Trends in Employee Perks
Wages are on the rise and so are opportunities for workers to score a free lunch, win a vacation, enjoy a flexible schedule or bring their dog to work. In the modern workplace where employers are fighting fiercely to recruit new employees and keep the ones they have, employee perks are becoming more important and […]
Pay Raises No Longer Enough: Free Lunches, Movies, and “Furry Fridays” Part of Latest Trends in Employee Perks in Canada
With job vacancies on the rise, so are opportunities for workers to score a free lunch, win a vacation, enjoy a flexible schedule or bring their dog to work. In the modern workplace, where employers are fighting fiercely to recruit new employees and keep the ones they have, employee perks are becoming more important and […]