Most people enjoy a certain degree of structure in their work, but too much can be stifling. If your once energetic and inspired team is now disengaged and lethargic, you might be the root of the problem. Constantly talking at employees and putting an inordinate amount of processes and procedures in place is a great… Read more »
It’s always frustrating to lose a valued team member to another company, but you may not realize the detrimental impact it has on your business. It costs approximately 150% of an employee’s annual salary to replace them, rising to 200% to 250% for managerial positions. For example, if you lose an entry-level employee earning $30,000… Read more »
There’s nothing more important than the health and safety of your team, so it’s essential to ensure that you always follow proper standards set by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). You’re required to provide your team with a respirator when they’re working in the presence of harmful dusts, mists, smokes, fogs, sprays, fumes,… Read more »
You’re already well aware that you need to have a strong social media strategy in place to connect with your customers, but you may not realize the importance of also having one in place to entice top talent to your team. If you haven’t incorporated social media into your recruiting strategy, it’s time to catch… Read more »
In most industries, there are no set standards for job titles, so your current position may be called something entirely different at another company. This doesn’t tend to cause too much of an issue, except when you’re searching for a new job. When you’re in this position, it can be very confusing to figure out… Read more »
Millennials are officially the largest generation in the U.S. workforce, according to the Pew Research Center, so it’s important to keep them happy. You’ve probably already noticed that the same tactics used to manage Baby Boomers and Generation X fall flat with this young group, so you need to implement new management techniques to keep… Read more »
If you’re getting ready to start your job search, you better be prepared with a dynamic personal branding statement. This one-to-two sentence monologue is your chance to tell employers what you do, who your target market is and what makes you stand out from your competitors. Place it at the top of your resume to… Read more »
As an employer, it’s your job to provide your employees with a safe work environment. If your business involves the use of hazardous chemicals, you need to take appropriate actions to ensure your team is protected. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has developed strict hazard communication standards for you to abide by. OSHA… Read more »
As a business owner, you’re well aware the landscape is constantly changing, but is your company evolving with it? If you can’t remember the last time you refreshed your brand, it’s time to drop everything and get to work. Your brand identity is everything, so if it appears dated, customers are going to assume your… Read more »
If a resume comes across your desk that seems to good to be true, that could actually be the case. A 2014 CareerBuilder survey revealed that 58% of hiring managers have caught a lie on a resume — and 33% reported seeing a post-recession increase in elaborations. Lies were caught in seven different categories, including… Read more »