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The economy is picking up, but there are still a lot of struggling job seekers out there—and many are applying to positions for which they’re more than qualified. As an employer, there may be many reasons you don’t want to hire overqualified candidates: they may not be motivated to work a “step-down” job, they may […]
Employee turnover is an expected part of running a business, but too much attrition can hurt your company. Whether your employees are retiring, relocating, or choosing to work for others, losing employees can have a significant impact—and replacing them will cost you even more time, money, and resources. The challenge for most companies is determining […]
Employee stress can be a contentious issue. Many managers feel that the only way to reduce stress is to reduce workloads and expectations, leading to lowered productivity — but the fact is, the opposite is true. The less stressed your employees are, the more productive they can be Stressed and burned-out employees can exact a […]
Employee training used to be conducted only during the orientation period for new employees. Employee training used to be conducted only during the orientation period for new employees. But the business landscape has evolved, and today’s successful organizations invest in ongoing training for employees to help them keep up with ever-changing rules, industry regulations, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
“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 […]
As an employer, it can be tricky to manage sick days and sick leave. You want to make sure that sick employees are treated fairly, but you also need to make sure that your company’s policies aren’t being abused—all while honoring the contractual obligations of your sick-leave policy. It’s important to have a thorough understanding […]