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No one could have predicted what 2020 would be like for any of us. But Human Resources are the folks trying to hold many things together. With many employees now working remotely, HR has been faced with providing the usual services virtually. So what have been the biggest HR challenges during COVID? Here are five… Read More »
When you’re feeling “down in the dumps,” it can seem that happiness is far out of your reach. But understand that everyone feels like that from time to time. It’s perfectly natural. What makes the difference is how you handle your “down times.” The steps you take to get yourself feeling better are what counts.… Read More »
What makes a great company culture? And why should you care? These are questions every employer asks at some point. Company culture has been a buzzword for some time now. In short, a company’s culture helps make work more enjoyable. No job is stress-free, but the culture of a workplace helps to alleviate some of… Read More »
Lately, you’re just not feeling like yourself. You’re smiling less. Laughing less. Sometimes you even find it hard to be happy for others around you. You haven’t always been like this. You used to look forward to things. But right now, the world is so different. It’s hard to make human connections when everyone is… Read More »
Do interviews make you nervous? This may seem silly since you’re the one doing the hiring. But the thing is, there’s a lot riding on the outcome of an interview. The pressure to make the right choice can keep employers up at night. If you choose the right person—perfect! If you choose the wrong person—it… Read More »
You’re in need of new employees. But here’s the problem: the job market seems drained. You’ve been getting applications, but none of the candidates seem quite right. Sure, you could bring an almost-perfect candidate onto the job. And things might be OK. For a while. Until the job requires skills or knowledge they don’t have.… Read More »
When you’re busy, you feel like your life is one big to-do list. You keep a packed schedule. Deadline met? Check. Bills paid? Check. Grocery shopping? Check. Oil change? Check! The only problem with a constant to-do list is that it spills over into your personal life. You know—the good stuff. The stuff that is… Read More »
Do you find yourself groaning when it’s time to hire new employees? No one would blame you! Hiring can be a cumbersome process. It takes time, it takes patience and it doesn’t always yield the right people. And let’s be clear: hiring the right people is key! There’s no better way to move your company… Read More »
Highly qualified, motivated and hard-working employees are every employer’s dream. But they can be really hard to find. Why? First, they may not be looking for a new job. It’s totally possible they’re happily employed already. With a job they love, working away, not noticing your job posts. OR they were looking for a job,… Read More »
Looking for a fool-proof way to keep harmful employees out of your workforce? You’re not alone—so is every other employer. What is a toxic employee? It’s just like it sounds. They have a bad attitude. They aren’t willing to work hard. And worst of all, they’re pretty good at bringing other employees along on their… Read More »
