Posts Categorized: Employer Advice

Employee recognition promotes morale, increases productivity, and builds positive relationships. Praise for employee accomplishments reinforces quality performance, benefiting both the employee and the organization.  Globally, employee recognition is a $46 billion market. Statistics on employee recognition can help employers to better recognize and reward their employees. A recent survey found employee recognition was most important… Read More »

What is a reference check? A reference check is a process of verifying information about a candidate during the hiring process. It can be conducted via phone or email and allows an employer to make a more informed hiring decision before extending an offer. When should you do a reference check? When an employer is… Read More »

Recognition makes a strong impact, especially within the workforce, and can lead to a strong company culture. Openly acknowledging employees for a job well done expresses appreciation and motivates employees. Highlighting the achievements and positive attributes of employees creates a more robust, healthier workplace. Employee recognition is important because it boosts morale, increases productivity, and… Read More »

Interested in learning how to create a great job posting? You’re not alone. A well-crafted job posting could be the difference between attracting average talent or attracting the best. When creating a job description for your job posting you want to avoid the cookie-cutter approach. This can be difficult as a busy hiring manager. However,… Read More »

In 2021 the war for talent is heating up once again. Employers are starting to hire again which means talent is becoming harder to find. 69% of corporations in the United States are struggling to find top talent, an increase from 14% in 2010, according to a Manpower Survey. To solve this problem, it’s critical… Read More »

Employers always need to know: How to find and recruit the most suitable personnel? Once hired, how to keep them motivated and productive? How to retain your best employees? If you are in business and need help knowing how to answer these questions in the challenging environment of the pandemic, read on. ​Among HR professionals,… Read More »

IT candidates are very hard to come by because their skills are in high demand. If you find the right fit for your company, chances are they have multiple offers pending and might choose another employer.  So, how do you attract and retain top IT talent? The following article will show you practical tips and… Read More »

You might have heard the term being thrown around in the past eighteen months at some point, perhaps with terms like “employee engagement,” “productivity,” “the new normal,” and other such phrases. This might have been by your colleagues at work, in the media, or you may have read or heard more about hybrid work, but… Read More »

In an ideal world, businesses pay employees every hour or day they work, not when they’re lounging on a faraway secluded beach. However, a good employer knows that each hardworking employee deserves a break from the daily hustle and stress of work. Thus, most businesses offer paid time off (PTO) leaves as a standard benefit. … Read More »

Managers who’ve dealt with the pressure of replacing a valuable employee in the midst of a critical project, or struggled to get things done with limited resources know particularly well the importance of a quick and smooth hiring process. Picking a new member of your family isn’t something that can be taken lightly, but yet,… Read More »