Part 3: Hiring Tips for Small Businesses
In our third installment of this three-part blog series, we
Improve Your Employee Onboarding Experience
You already work hard to make your new employees feel welcome and appreciated, and you already recognize that the sooner they find their footing, the better. A smooth onboard transition suggests a mutually productive and fulfilling relationship between the employee and the company. But are you overlooking a few details that could make your process even easier and more effective than it already is? Try these moves and you
Leadership Skills to Look for in Engineers
Engineers and IT pros may hold plenty of technical experience, and they may be great coders and micro-level problem solvers. But this doesn
Long Distance Interviews through Video
Thanks to increased accessibility to computer and Internet technology in American households--and to the economic circumstances requiring some stay-at-home parents to telecommute--more and more individuals are find themselves located many miles away from their employers. Here are some tips for approaching a long distance interview. 1. Perform a trial run. Perhaps you are newer to video chat technology and need a few practice runs to be confident in your ability to quickly execute, maintain and disconnect a call. Make sure [...]
Increase Productivity this Spring
In the beginning of spring, we all begin to reawaken. This lovely feeling of springtime renewal does wonders for our spirits, but often wreaks havoc upon our productivity. Good managers know that this seasonal mood shift can be harnessed to help create a boost in productivity--and habits that can last all year long. Emphasize starting. Encourage your employees to begins as many things as possible--with the caveat that their objective is to finish (or sign off on) each task they [...]
Boosts Your Company Needs This Year
The new year brings your business new goals and objectives. While you may have taken the time to discuss how to improve operations and efficiency; have you taken the time to discuss how to improve your workplace environment? The workplace standard is changing and you need to be ready for it. Employees are looking to work for companies that understand their work-life balance. Here are some ways to invest in your employees and improve your workplace in 2013. Work-Life Balance. [...]