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It’s easy to see how hiring temporary employees can benefit companies. They’re able to get skilled labor from employees who don’t need much training, without the need for a long-term commitment. Temporary employees don’t need to be added to payroll, or enrolled in benefit programs, or invested in for success the way a full-time employee […]
You may not want to think about losing your most valued employees, but they can’t stay with your organization forever. Retirement is inevitable for everyone — and with the baby boomer generation now retiring at a rate of around 10,000 every day, companies throughout the country need to be ready for the challenge of replacing […]
For today’s job seeker, there are many avenues, channels, and approaches available to pursue the job market. With traditional resume submission, online job boards, social networking, referrals, and more, it can be challenging to navigate the job search waters and get yourself from hunting to employed. The modern job search environment makes recruiters more valuable […]
As a manager, you know that time management is crucial to workplace productivity. When your employees aren’t managing their time wisely, the resulting delays can have a cascading effect and negatively impact everyone in the workplace. However, simply telling employees to get a grip on managing time won’t correct the problem. Poor time management can […]
Career planning is not something you should do only when you’re already employed. In fact, a solid career plan can be a powerful tool for any job seeker — it will help you focus your job search and direct your energies toward the best opportunities for achieving the career you want. Whether you’re in the […]
Most companies hire people with the expectation that they’ll continue to succeed and move up within the organization — in other words, employees with bright careers ahead of them. Regardless of the positions you’re hiring for, you want to place top talent with a lot of potential, so they’ll become great assets to the company. […]
Looking for a job is typically a long and challenging process, and it’s often an exercise in frustration — especially if you’ve been rejected. Hearing that you didn’t get the job you wanted is stressful at best, and can deal a serious blow to your confidence and hamper your job seeking activities. However, you don’t […]
Even if you’re excited by the prospect, it can be stressful to start a new job. You want to turn in a great performance, but you’re not quite sure what you can expect, and you probably don’t know many people at your new assignment. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to get off […]
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” This, along with its various iterations referring to a candidate’s long-term goals, is a classic interview question — and for most employers, it’s an essential one. You’re looking to hire someone who’s going to stick around, who’s interested in having a career at your company. And you’d […]
The core responsibilities of a manager are to supervise, train, and motivate employees, in order to get the best possible productivity and performance. In most cases, an individual’s managerial style leans toward criticism or praise, but which strategy works better to influence your employees in the right direction? Criticism and long-term effects Employees facing a […]