Bob Funk, Chairman and CEO of Express Employment Professionals, released seven predictions for 2014 related to jobs and the economy. “As for the future of jobs in America for 2014, I see little change in the unemployment rate. At the same time, I see the number of temporary workers achieving an all-time high and skilled […]
Although many economic indicators have shown a gradual upswing in activity recently, businesses are still wary of hiring new full-time workers, opting instead for more dependence on temporary labor. Add in the recent modifications to provisions of the new health care reform, originally set to be put into full effect Jan. 1, 2014, and business leaders […]
How do you engage with your customers? If you’re like many small businesses, you may have a lot to gain by engaging in conversations through Twitter. Check out this infographic on Twitter for Small Business created by Search Engine People, an internet marketing company based in Ontario. (more…)
Summer vacation is supposed to be a care-free time away from the daily grind. But as a business leader, the warmer months often bring an influx of requests for time off, increasing your workload and stress level. Simplify scheduling employee vacations with a bit of planning and a little extra communication. Set Clear Expectations During […]
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” That famous saying by Confucius has circulated from generation to generation, providing hope and drive for countless workers. Unfortunately, what that wonderful sentiment doesn’t take into account is the fact that most jobs involve working with other people, […]
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Your financial assets are important to you, your security, and your future, so you keep a watchful eye on your investments. You carefully develop financial plans and strategies, forecast and analyze potential growth, and even enlist the help of financial experts to ensure you manage your money effectively. You manage your financial assets carefully, because […]
The world’s top business leaders weren’t born knowing how to lead their teams to success. Instead, they started out like any other manager: learning the ropes and hoping for the best. Perhaps time crunches and budget cutbacks have inadvertently caused managing your team to fall to the bottom of your list of priorities. Your schedule […]
This January, news stories abound with the latest reports about worker satisfaction and the many professionals hoping to change jobs in 2011. Whether employees are seeking greener pastures with better benefits or are just ready for a change, companies may soon find themselves struggling to retain top talent. In fact, only 5% of the 1,413 […]
A recent survey released by the American Psychological Association (APA) reported that nearly 75% of Americans say they’re stressed out. And, among their top stress-causing concerns, 70% of respondents reported work as a big contributor, surpassed only by money with 76% of respondents worried about income, followed by 65% of respondents apprehensive about the economy. […]
There is no such thing as a perfect leader. No matter how experienced you are, there is always something you can learn about your leadership style that will help strengthen the working relationship between you and your employees. So, even if you have a healthy rapport with your team, don’t forget to step back from […]
