Behind every successful organization, there is a team of top performers working toward a common goal and inspired by common values and principles. A strong culture can take a middle-of-the-road company and transform it into a paradigm-shifting behemoth of a business. And while a company’s culture is defined by shared values, its foundation is laid […]
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Nearly Half of Companies Have Recently Hired Out of Desperation
Struggling with a depleted applicant pool, nearly 2 in 5 businesses (39%) report hiring someone they otherwise would not have in order to fill an open position, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
The Great Resignation: Why Workers Are Leaving
Over the past year, North America has seen a seismic shift in employment unlike anything the job market has ever seen. In 2021, more than 42 million employees left their jobs. And between April and August 2021 alone, workers resigned nearly 20 million times, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. This mass exodus was […]
Are Vaccine Mandates Pushing Employers to the Brink?
Eleven million positions are waiting to be filled at companies across the U.S. with less than one available worker to fill each job opening. This comes as companies grapple with the latest challenge to hiring and retention—vaccine mandates. (more…)
The Blessing of Brevity
A Motivational Message from Leadership Expert Jim Stovall The time in which we live will forever be known as the information age. Our society has gone through an agricultural age, an industrial age, and a space age, among many others. But the element that has grown and expanded more than any other in recent years […]
Year in Review: Top 10 Posts of 2021
With the new year right around the corner, it’s time to look back at the top posts of 2021. From the Enneagram of Personality to building a successful onboarding program to managing a hybrid workplace, this past year offered a wide range of topics and content. So, before we close the books on 2021, check […]
Four Things to Do Today to Ensure a Successful New Year
The new year is just around the corner, and with it comes newly realized optimism and strong goal-oriented determination. But to ensure your team is successful in the new year, it’s imperative to focus on the right things that will have positive impacts on your workplace objectives. Check out these four things to do today […]
Leadership Lessons from Your Favorite Holiday Movies
During this holiday season, friends and family gather together to enjoy the warmth of kith and kin, sharing stories of Christmases past and reliving highlights of 2016. From sipping eggnog and warming up by a cozy fire to building that perfect snowman, everyone has a favorite holiday activity they share with loved ones. But, there’s […]
Rising Employee Turnover Costing Companies an Average of $26,511 Annually
Adding to the difficulty of finding qualified workers this season, 42% of U.S. companies say employee turnover has increased this year, costing businesses an overall average of $26,511 annually in lost productivity and recruiting, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
Naughty or Nice: Being More Assertive in the Workplace
One of the easiest traps to fall into for both new leaders and seasoned professionals is being too nice. While embracing kindness in relationships with employees and peers is a virtue, being overly nice leads to taking on more work than you can handle and disregarding your own needs for work-life balance. Simply put, unassertiveness […]