Administrative assistants are an integral part of any organization. And finding the right multitalented individual can be challenging. Therefore, it is essential to invest in the hiring process. Here are some important items to consider when evaluating potential candidates. The Right Skill Set Required skills may vary depending on company size and industry type. Use… Read More »
If your company wants to find and retain top talent, your recruiting process is vitally important. But, how can you determine if your hiring practices are effective? There are a variety of metrics, but it really boils down to quality and speed. Are You Finding the Right Employees? A typical measurement for quality is candidates… Read More »
Employees are arguably an organization’s most valuable resource. Most managers and bosses recognize this fact, but they do not know how to express their gratitude. Would your management team like to change this trend? Here are some ideas to show your workers you genuinely appreciate them. Pay Well Very few companies can afford to give… Read More »
Machine operators are essential to your organization, because without them, production can literally grind to a halt. How can you identify and hire a top performer? Define Your Perfect Candidate Start with skills. Although details may vary, here is a general list. Technical Skills A high school diploma Additional certificates or ongoing training On-the-job experience… Read More »
It is common knowledge that managers should look for and teach their successors. After all, this is how companies prepare for periods of transition. However, if intentional leadership training is instituted across the organization, the benefits are even more powerful. This does not meaning grooming everyone to become a future CEO. According to Dr. Tim… Read More »
Staff meetings are important to keep everyone focused, involved and committed. But unfortunately, meetings have a reputation for being unproductive, long and boring. Best-selling author and former general manager of Hewlett-Packard, Patty Azzarello, argues that companies need to stop having “status meetings” and move into higher-value conversations. So, how can a leader change the meeting… Read More »
When it comes to the workplace, millennials tend to get a bad rap. Dubbed the Peter Pan generation, millennials are characterized as overindulged, materialistic and prone to jump from job to job. However, like it or not, managers cannot take this group for granted. In 2015, Millennials surpassed Generation X and the baby boomers to… Read More »
According to the 20-60-20 rule, 20 percent of workers are top talent, 60 percent are average and 20 percent are weak performers. However, Herman Aguinis and Ernest O’Boyle of Indiana University and the University of Iowa presented an alternate view, the power law distribution. They theorized that “instead of a massive group of average performers… Read More »
There are good bosses and bad bosses. Hopefully, you work for the former. However, for better or worse, it is important to address your working relationship with your supervisor. You will interact with this individual day in and day out. Regular tense encounters are bound to increase your stress level and to decrease your job… Read More »
For most employees, the onboarding process is hardly enjoyable. This is bad news for employers, especially when you consider the fact they have a prime opportunity to make a great first impression during the onboarding process. As a business owner or supervisor, it’s in your best interest to make onboarding exciting and interesting. If you… Read More »