Staffing
How to Avoid New Employee Turnover in Year One
When unemployment is low 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 hires go through a predictable…
Read MoreQuality Onboarding for High Productivity and Retention
The feeling of finding a solid candidate to fill an open slot on a team is typically a mix of excitement, gratitude, and relief. The excitement and gratitude are self-explanatory, but the relief is felt because the hiring process, when done well, takes time and attention away from other responsibilities. I’ve made the common mistake…
Read MoreAre 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 MoreHow to Approach Spring Turnover with a Fresh Perspective
Spring has started 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 for a new job. So…
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