Staffing
Are Your Employees Really Happy?
Since technology and social networking is available to almost everyone, the chance of dissatisfied employees leaving to find a new job is extremely high. Even more frightening for supervisors is when a dissatisfied employee decides to “quit and stay,” meaning they mentally or emotionally check out of their job but don’t physically leave. So how…
Read More5 Ways Top Supervisors Position New Hires for Success
In our March 1st article, I talked about spring turnover and how to approach it with a different mindset. Having to fill an open position on your team can be stressful; so there’s usually a huge sigh of relief once you’ve identified the right person. But for me, that feeling of calm only lasts until…
Read MoreThe Value of Abundant Praise at Work
A senior-level leader once told me she wasn’t one to give much praise so she needed to hire someone who didn’t need that. So, finding someone with a high level of self-confidence went on my list of have-to-have characteristics of the candidates. However, it got me thinking, is praise only for those with low self-confidence?…
Read MoreHow to Approach Spring Turnover with a Fresh Perspective
Spring is just a couple of weeks away here in the Midwest. The trees are budding, the grass is growing, and a few spring bulbs are starting to peek out of the ground. There’s an energy of growth and activity in the air. Even a mild case of spring fever can prompt someone to look…
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