Telecommuting Can Increase Employee Satisfaction & Productivity Working from Home Has Benefits Research conducted by Pennsylvania State University suggests allowing employees to telecommute can offer business and employees ample benefits. Telecommuting can reduce business expenses significantly, and it can increase employee satisfaction. Here are five reasons companies should consider allowing employees to telecommute on a
Some “Tricks” Can Be a Hiring Treat There are literally thousands of job interview books available in bookstores right now, all designed to help people nail that interview and get the job of their dreams. Within all those pages, helpful authors take people through the tried and true questions to master in order to succeed, from
Facebook & Too Many Meetings Top the List of Employee Time-Wasters Wasting Away A Facebook status update here, a Tweet there and finding that perfect dinner recipe on Pinterest. In this day and age most jobs require a computer, most computers have the Internet and distractions to workers are plentiful. But how much time do
Employee Appreciation Day is Here — How Are You Showing Your Employees You Appreciate Them? Do You Appreciate Your Workers? The first Friday of March is Employee Appreciation Day. But as an employer, do you have anything planned? Did you even know about it? If not, it might be a good idea to get up
Identify the Individual and Organizational Capabilities that Your Company Needs to Succeed What Are Leadership Development and Organizational Development? Much has been written about the importance of developing leaders to meet the challenges of the future. A wealth of material has also been produced on organizational development (OD) and how, by overcoming the barriers to
Steer Clear of These Careers on the Verge of Extinction The Future Looks Grim For Some Occupations Remember those men who went door-to-door selling vacuums, encyclopedias and other wares? Today, they are thing of movies and memories. The simple fact of the matter is some careers are fleeting, and aren’t good bets for the future.
The Only Thing Worse Than Making a Hiring Mistake Is Not Catching It In Time Recognize the Problem Getting through the hiring process can be exhausting and time-consuming. We’ve been there and we get it. You found someone with a great resume, who has most of the skills needed, and seems like he’d be a
Target These Types of Workers & Reap the Benefits Some Types Never Go Out of Style Hiring rates are expected to increase, but many organizations are thinking hard about the types of people they’d like to add to their teams. Skills are obviously important, but even the most qualified candidate could be ineffective if he/she
Save Time During the Hiring Process by Spotting Red Flags Early Find the Right Candidate Today’s job market is very tight with many more job hunters than available jobs. For businesses, the good news is it’s a buyer’s market. But at the same time, it can be overwhelming to sift through the mountain of resumes
No Matter the Job, Employers Should Hire Workers with These Universal Skills Which Skills Are Always Valued? Every job in every field at each individual company is different. But while each job has a unique set of skill requirements, there are several skills which are required in all jobs. Apart from the specific technical skills, each
Take Advantage of Social Media Services to Find the Most Qualified Employees Faster Hiring Methods Have Changed Ten years ago, if you polled human resources personnel about the methods used to find a qualified candidate, you’d have probably heard familiar phrases such as: Sifting through piles of resumes Reading numerous cover letters Social media
Awkward But Necessary It may be one of the hardest conversations you’ll have to have with your boss. Asking for a recommendation can certainly be stressful, awkward, and a bit unpleasant. After all, you never know what your boss’ reaction might be to the news that you’re essentially looking to leave the company. But
Just Because You’re Leaving Doesn’t Mean You Should Burn Bridges So you’re quitting? Congratulations on getting a new gig or just getting out of your old job that wasn’t working. But no matter why you’re leaving, make sure you do it the right way. Your parents probably told you to be the bigger person, right?
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 280,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 5.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and health care. Mining employment continued to decline. Household Survey Data In May, both the unemployment rate
In today’s technology crunched world, many experts have written off the importance of asking good and relevant interview questions. Good interview questions reveal a lot about a prospective candidate. They can tell the employer if the employee will fit in the office culture or not. They can show if the employee has all
Going to a job interview can be a nerve-wracking affair. Sitting before a smartly-dressed board, qualifying yourself and your talents to them. It’s not easy. But preparation is your key to job interview success. If you’re worried about being caught out with a question you haven’t got an answer to, then fear not. We’ve listed
