As a manager, you want your employees to be productive and engaged, but sometimes, even the best of us need a little help. Here’s how to add extra inspiration to your workplace. Start With Why In one of the most popular TED Talks of all time, Simon Sinek “explains why some organizations and some leaders… Read More »
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6 Benefits of Direct Hire Through a Staffing Agency
Is your organization trying, unsuccessfully, to fill an executive position or niche role? Are you struggling to find the right candidates in a tight labor market? If you answered YES to either question, direct hire recruiting may be the right choice for you. Most businesses use direct hire for permanent full-time placements. The process begins… Read More »
Learn to Generate Energy to Have a Positive Impact on Your Team
Like it or not, employees look to their leaders for guidance. So, if you want to create an enthusiastic and engaged team, you’ll need to bring high energy to the table. As a manager, supervisor or boss, what can you do to build an energetic culture? Show Your Employees How They Are Making a Difference… Read More »
How to Help Your Employees Achieve Their Career Goals
What’s important to employees in a job? Along with pay, health insurance and work-life balance, the opportunity for advancement and professional growth routinely makes the list. How can your organization better support your workers’ career development? Start with these seven strategies. Take a Personal Interest In his book The Dream Manager, Matthew Kelly advocates figuring… Read More »
5 Reasons Why You Need to Make Sure Your Employees Feel Valued
Most companies recognize employees are the backbone of their organization, but unfortunately, many don’t treat their workers accordingly. And, a little bit of appreciation can make a significant difference. Valued Employees Are Engaged When employees believe what they are doing is important and necessary, they will work harder. But, when workers believe no one notices… Read More »
6 Reasons Why You Should Consider Temporary Nurses
Is your hospital or medical facility shorthanded? Could you use help now, but not necessary three months from now? Temporary nurses may be the solution to your problem. Easily Cover Busy Seasons and Absences Perhaps your organization is unexpectedly short two or more nurses, and you can’t hire fast enough. Or, maybe your business booms… Read More »
5 Ways to Make Sure New Employees Get Along with Their Team
When you add people to your team, you are taking a chance. Will they fit in, remain isolated or cause trouble? Here are five ways you can help new employees join the group and succeed. Extend a Warm Welcome Most of us have heard a story about someone who showed up their first day only… Read More »
What Are the Signs of a Positive Company Culture?
Having a strong culture can help with recruiting, hiring, retention, employee engagement, productivity and profits. How do you know if your organization is on the right track? Look for these signs. People Want to Join Your Team Most people can list off five companies known for their great corporate cultures. Zappos, Netflix, Southwest Airlines, Warby… Read More »
How a Staffing Agency Can Help You Find Passive Job Seekers
With recent talent shortages, many organizations are recognizing the importance of passive candidates. Passive candidates are those who are currently employed, and therefore, not actively looking for a new job. So, how do you find them? One of the best ways is to partner with a staffing firm or professional placement service. Think of recruiters… Read More »
Tips for Creating a Positive Interview Experience for Candidates
In interviews, the pressure is on the candidate to make a good impression. But we often forget, companies need to make a good impression too. After all, a bad interview experience may cause a candidate to … turn down a job offer; ghost; discourage others from applying; write a negative online review; and stop using… Read More »