Are you getting comfortable in your career? It’s great to love what you do, but it’s also important to work towards goals. That way, you’ll always be satisfied and never feel as if you’re stagnating. Learning new things is one of the keys to happiness—and when you consistently set and achieve goals, it will help… Read more »
The sights and sounds that surround employees influence how productive they are during a workday. The work environment is made up of structural surroundings, but also people, and has a lot to do with the tone or mood created by that setting. An environment that’s conducive to getting work done is key—it can’t be too stifling or too distracting,… Read more »
When you’re looking for a job, technology is on your side. Long mornings spent poring over a newspaper, coffee in hand, circling jobs that sound promising? No longer necessary! Now all you need is your phone and dreams for the future—plus a few valuable apps that will help you do the rest. Five of the Best Job… Read more »
If you’re in search of work but have very little (or almost no) experience—what should you do? The tricky part is that most employers look for work experience in new hires, but in order to gain that experience, you need a job. So if you’ve just recently graduated and don’t have much to report in the work… Read more »
The hiring process is time-consuming! When you consider all the steps, it can be a lengthy process—and at the end of all that work, you want to be sure your hiring choices stick. By using an employee referral program, you can engage your workers in the hiring process, plus help improve the quality of your… Read more »
Though your introverts are among your quieter employees, this doesn’t mean they have nothing to offer during meetings. Extroverts find it much easier to speak up and share, and you may find them dominating your meetings—leaving your introverted employees with untapped potential. Five Ways to Help Introverts Participate During Meetings You can make the most… Read more »
Searching for a new job can be frustrating. It takes time to scour the internet for possible job openings, prepare your cover letter and resume, and then apply. Applicant Tracking Systems, used by many companies, automatically scan your document for keywords—and they can cause your resume to be filtered out even before anyone human has reviewed… Read more »
Most industries encounter a season each year when demand increases. In health insurance, it’s in the fall, right before January enrollment. In the food service and hospitality industries, demand peaks in the summertime, when many customers are on vacation and going out more. In retail, the winter holidays are crunch time, as customers scramble to buy gifts.… Read more »
For many people, the thought of standing up and speaking in front of others can be terrifying. This fear may harken back to school and the memory of oral reports—no one’s favorite thing to do! But with practice and a little preparation, work presentations can become almost second nature. The more you prepare and the more… Read more »
The best managers are also good leaders—helping move their employees forward toward successful futures. This means supporting employees to achieve career goals. Since career development is a hot trend, it shouldn’t be too difficult to get your employees talking about what they want to do in the future. Especially because workers who feel supported in achieving their… Read more »
