There are many factors that go into making a great engineering manager. Gallup conducted a survey of 80,000 managers and discovered some interesting findings. In this study by Gallup, they found great managers are able to discover what is unique to each of their team members and capitalize on it. To be an effective engineering manager… Read More »
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How To Create A Job Description Successfully (2022)
Job descriptions are helpful tools for many reasons. They have many legal and practical applications. In this article, we will define a job description, why you need one, and the steps necessary to create a successful one. What Is A Job Description? A job description is a document that states the job requirements, skills, job… Read More »
15 Surprising Employee Referral Statistics That Matter (2022)
Referred employees are four times more likely to get employed than those who are not. This is thanks to programs known as employee referral programs. But what exactly are these programs? Are they effective? Employee referral statistics show that there are way more advantages than disadvantages to these programs. One study found that Over 45%… Read More »
5 Practical Tips on Keeping Your Remote Employees Highly Productive
While remote work has been on its rise over the years, — it’s grown by 173% since 2005 — the post-COVID world makes it a new norm today. We know that only 17% of Americans worked remotely before the “pandemic” status; now, their number grows drastically. According to the State of the American Workplace report,… Read More »
5 Effective Strategies For Keeping Your Remote Employees Engaged
Over the years, remote work has been on the rise. It has become more common in 2020 and 2021, with prospects for continued growth as more and more companies understand the benefits of remote work. Some of the benefits companies are experiencing with managing a remote workforce include improved productivity, a happier employee base, higher… Read More »
15 Ways to Support Millennial and Gen Z Employees
As leading generations of the workforce and general population, Gen Z and Millennials carry a lot of influence. By 2025 – in just four years – Millennials will occupy 75% of the global workforce. Understanding how to support Millennial and Gen Z employees will help grow your business in the upcoming years. Who Are Millennials… Read More »
The 8 Best Ways to Improve the Employee Experience Through the Use of Technology
When businesses consider adopting technology, their main concern is how this incorporation will benefit their customers. However, the employees who use said technology play the biggest role in affecting customer satisfaction. What’s more, employee experience can be affected by minor inconveniences from sub-par software, which affects their productivity and happiness. In a hybrid workplace, where… Read More »
19 Best Ways to Retain Employees (2022)
What Are Some Ways To Retain Employees? Why should you care? A recent study suggests that the direct costs of replacing an employee can reach as high as 33% or more of their annual salary. The same study concluded 75% of the causes are avoidable for most employers. Think about that for a minute. It’s… Read More »
5 Options for Software Video Interviews (2021)
The world has changed due to COVID-19 and with current social distancing rules in place, it’s important for a company to have a remote interview software solution in place for conducting video interviews internally or when working with IT staffing agencies. Through our research and conversations with employers, we list 5 potential options for remote… Read More »
How to Write a Winning Out-of-Office Message (2022)
Writing an effective out-of-office message is a key part of running any business. Although it may seem so simple, an incomplete or unclear out-of-office message will cause problems before you leave as well as when you return. It’s important to get the tone and content right because it can make or break your reputation as… Read More »