Unforeseen business disruptions, whether caused by acts of nature, equipment malfunctions, human error, or malicious intent, can be very costly for an organization. Some examples include: Weather-related, such as blizzards, earthquakes, and hurricane Power Outages: Blackouts, power shortages or… Read more »
Tag: HR Managers
Hiring Trend Predictions: What to Expect in 2019
An eight-year span of job market improvements put into motion a series of events leading to unprecedented job growth and a strong market in 2018. Despite the new tariff wars, higher interest and mortgage rates, and an unpredictable stock market,… Read more »
Hot tips for Job-Seekers
Resolutions in hand, you are ready to kick-start the New Year. Number one on your list reads, “find a new job,” which can be challenging even in today’s job market of candidate shortage. The following tips may help you get… Read more »
New Year Resolutions: Expectations vs. Reality
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to make positive changes in your life, whether it’s going to the gym, waking up earlier, or saving money. However, people seldom follow through with those resolutions. In fact, US News and World Report projects… Read more »
5 Keys for Temp Worker Safety
Employers are responsible for the safety of all workers, regardless of their employment status. Your permanent employees already know the drill and follow safety protocols, but what about your temps? Do you have the necessary processes in place for this segment of… Read more »
Personality Traits that Generate Success
Want to win that promotion or need to impress a potential employer and secure that dream job? It’s more than what you know – that skills and experience thing; it’s also about who you are. What personality and character traits… Read more »
Education, Skills, or Behavior?
Every HR manager knows – the war for talent is real. It’s not surprising that in the urgency of hiring talent – before said talent signs the dotted line with another company – it’s easy to define a position by… Read more »
How’s Your Feedback Delivery?
Very few people like to give what in reality is “negative” feedback in work situations, but feedback – both constructive and positive is the life of a productive workplace. According to Zenger Folkman, a source for evidence-based leadership helps, 57%… Read more »
Building Effective Teams – Part II
In our last blog, we discussed two pillars of effective team building – emotional intelligence and the energy, engagement, and exploration factors of communication. While these are crucial aspects, each member’s personality type as well as their knowledge, skills, and… Read more »
How To: Implement a successful workplace wellness program
BY DIANE ABRAMSON A well-designed workplace wellness program can significantly reduce employer health care costs while increasing employee retention, motivation and morale. Wellness programs have been shown to reduce absenteeism, employee stress, workers’ compensation and disability costs and staff turnover.… Read more »
