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Do You Go with the Flow at Work?

That state of effortless concentration, where time flies by as you get a ton of work done is called “flow”. Do you go with the flow at work? If so, you are probably in the right job, with a good balance between your skills and core competencies and challenging tasks! “Flow” was first identified and […]

3 Advantages to Recruiting the Right People, the First Time

Why is hiring (and onboarding, and training) the right people the first time so important to an organization’s success? It gives a company three huge advantages; time, money, and momentum! The most successful employers in the world have one thing in common: They make a planned effort to hire best-fit candidates, onboard them thoroughly, and […]

Is Networking Necessary to Find a Job?

Studies and polls conducted in the last few years have repeatedly shown that up to 80% of jobs are found not in the want ads or job sites, but by networking. So, is networking necessary to find a job? Yes! Most professions and industries are getting the message: Networking is one of the best, most […]

Employee Engagement: An Important Facet in Retention

Polls and studies over the last several years have put employee engagement between 33 and 50%. This means that even at best, only half your workforce has a positive view of the work they do, or feels they make a valuable contribution. Employee engagement is an important facet in retention because it builds a partnership […]

Is Job Growth Affecting Your Employee Retention Rates?

The unemployment rate continues to hover around 4%, with wages continuing to rise. Is job growth affecting your employee retention rates? Yes. Your initial offer affects your ability to hire the best candidates, but your internal wage increases must keep pace with the market to retain valuable talent. Greater competition between potential employers means that […]

8 Tips for Negotiating Salary and Benefits

There comes a point where all of us feel underpaid. Negotiating salary and benefits can be very uncomfortable and stressful, but it’s an important skill for everyone who works for an employer. Here are 8 great tips to help you feel more confident about asking for what you’re worth, whether it’s negotiating a starting salary […]

Grow Your Candidate Pool

In today’s economy with shrinking unemployment numbers, many companies are looking at ways to ensure they have a good source of new-hires. Is your organization looking to grow your candidate pool to ensure you don’t get caught short when you need qualified, experienced employees? Here are some avenues to grow your candidate pool, encourage the […]

The Secret to Finding Your Dream Job

Do you envy the friends who love their jobs, who enjoy going to work and feel good about what they do to earn a living? We all do. The secret to finding your dream job isn’t much of a secret: You have to figure out what you love to do and how to get paid […]

Should You Accept a Counter-Offer?

As professional recruiters and onboarding specialists, we see candidates struggle with this question from time to time. Should you accept a counter-offer? Or should you forge ahead with your new job? It’s stressful to have to leave an old, familiar job, and even more difficult when your boss or manager is offering you more money, […]