Staffing competition for talent is alive and well, leaving many employers undecided about how to fill their vacancies. On one hand hiring an employee too quickly can result in high turnover while on the other hand keeping a position unfilled can impact productivity. So, what's needed? Hiring managers need to formulate and implement robust recruitment strategies ...
Halloween costumes are a humorous part of this fall holiday. Lately, I have noticed more and more employees dressing up for Halloween—from grocery stores, restaurants to banks and government offices. Although costumes are fun and create a spirit of enjoyment, I think we need to keep in mind that we are at work, and there ...
Worker conduct can make or break a workplace morale. Your business’ success sits on a three-legged stool: workers; customers; and, you. If any of these legs are wobbly, then your business is not stable. Unlike other external forces (economy, regulations, suppliers, etc.), you can directly control these three legs. Worker Suitcase Your employees bring their personal bags ...
Bad behavior at work is commonplace. We’re all guilty of occasionally calling in sick when we could have gone into work. What about the times that we’re checking social media or text messages when we should be working? Types of Bad Behavior Last month I wrote an article describing bosses' bad behavior. I also posted information describing ...
Is your leadership inspiring employee engagement? Do your employees find you approachable? One way to figure out if you’re on the right path with your staff members is to listen to the feedback they give you. Look for Employee Engagement Clues Terry St. Marie at TerryStarbucker.com in “Proof Positive: The 10 Pieces Of Employee Feedback That Lead ...
Don’t get fired—my three-word advice that I have given many unhappy employees over the years. When an employee becomes disheartened at work, she needs to be extra careful not to slip into behaviors that will get her fired. There’s no reason to look for trouble there are numerous things that smart, industrious people unwittingly do ...
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