Searching for a job can be a very tiring experience especially when you keep getting rejected (wow, that frustration). If you have searched for a job or you are still searching, then you must know what it feels like to be a job seeker. The endless waiting periods in office receptions, the long commute, constantly
Any recruiter would tell you that hiring senior executives is twice as tough as hiring other categories of employees. When recruiting senior executives, you are constantly fighting the battle of finding the best candidate as well as hiring a top performer. According to the Harvard Business Review, between 40% and 60% of management new-hires fail within
As an HR Professional, it’s your responsibility to get the most out of your employees. Your leadership style will have a significant impact on their motivation to produce. Leading by example is one way to accomplish this, and it means more than simply walking the talk. It also includes such ideas as integrity, taking action,
Job sharing is on the rise as more employees seek flexibility, greater work-life balance and a way to manage work-related stress. It has its rewards, but also potential challenges. As an employer, how can you ensure your job share staff are supported? The lure of a steady salary and job stability, while also having the
Do your values no longer reflect who you are or how you work? Have they become invisible? Here’s how we undertook an employee-led refresh of our company values: and the lessons we learned along the way. Done right, core values are a powerful tool for organizations to differentiate themselves: the building blocks of your culture.
Are your management team and workforce members siloed? Proficient internal communication is achieved when all employees, no matter the level of seniority, are able to pass on information with one another. Arguably, the relationship between management and grassroots staff is the most influential component within workplace communications. 85% of employees are not engaged in the
A brand can be a fragile thing. Make the wrong move with your customers, and your reputation – your brand – takes a hit. Say the wrong thing on social media today and it could take a massive strike. To say that managing a brand is challenging may be an understatement. And if you don’t
Deciding what salary range to request from your prospective employer during an interview process or at the end of a performance review or promotion can be quite tasking. There are so many general and personal reasons for this. For many candidates and employees, salaries are considered the ‘holy grail’ and they don’t want to be
Our choices say a lot about us. Let’s see how you would respond in this following situation. The Scenario: You’re driving your car down the street in a rainstorm. Up ahead is a bus stop and you can see three unfortunate people getting drenched. As you get closer, you notice one of them is your
The Severe Storm Hindering Employee Engagement After working with thousands of managers, something has become painfully clear. Your managers want to be inspirational leaders, but there’s a perfect storm of sorts getting in the way. There are three things hindering them from being the kind of leaders that help your organization fire on all cylinders.
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