Staffing
The 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 Use HR Plans to Increase Results
Is your business succeeding at the level of your wildest dreams? If not, this is a perfect time to create a human resources (HR) strategic plan. Let me explain why. An HR strategic plan is a natural extension of a business plan (a document that describes where you want your organization to be in the…
Read MoreHow to Avoid New Employee Turnover in Year One
When unemployment is low, like it is right now, it’s not only hard to find good people, but it’s also hard to keep them. With so many employers looking to hire, competition for talent is fierce. You’re at risk of losing people in their first year of work through no fault of your own. New…
Read MoreHow to Attract and Keep Top Employees: Pay Competitively!
You may think you offer competitive pay, but do you know for sure? In a 2018 survey, Indeed found that more than half (54%, to be exact) of respondents would consider changing jobs to get a pay raise. There are two sides to this statistic to consider. On one side, if you could be at…
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