Employee turnover can be one of the most expensive and time-consuming parts of owning a business. When an employee quits, it is not just a person the company is losing. It is also the cost of hiring and training a new employee along with lost productivity and business errors that come with someone new entering the workplace. This is why, it is so important for management to be able to recognize the warning signs of an employee who is going to quit. One of the most important parts of owning a … [Read more...]
How to go from surviving to thriving in your remote office
Last year was a rough one for everyone. We have all done what was necessary to get by in a global pandemic that we thought would be over quickly. Our world has not yet returned to “normal,” if it ever will. Many of us are still functioning in survival mode. As we head into the new year, it is time to move beyond surviving and start thriving. With the vaccine announcements, a possible end to COVID-19 is in sight. In the meantime, there are ways to improve your work-from-home environment … [Read more...]
How to Boost Morale and Engage Employees Virtually
There is no doubt this year has been tough on everyone. COVID-19 has impacted people in ways they never expected. Even with news of the vaccine coming out, it can still feel like the pandemic is never going to end. Being in the thick of winter can increase those feelings of discouragement. Luckily, though, there are ways for employers to boost morale even when their employees are working from home. Here are four ways you can virtually improve employee engagement and raise your company … [Read more...]
Why Offboarding Should Matter to your Company
Offboarding is an important part of a business that can often go ignored. Offboarding is the process that takes place when an employee is leaving a company, whether it be through resignation, termination, or retirement. It includes essential steps, such as transference of the responsibilities, equipment inventory, and an exit interview. Successful offboarding can help a company retain its favorable reputation. The offboarding process can be a difficult procedure to get right, especially for … [Read more...]
How to Find an Internship During a Pandemic
For many students, the pandemic has made an already competitive job market feel even harder to navigate. Landing an internship has only become more difficult. Even people who thought they had an internship secured are now finding them postponed or canceled. A survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that more than 22 percent of employers revoked summer internship offers due to COVID-19. All is not lost, though. There are still ways for you to find an … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Find Work-Life Balance While Working from Home
For many, finding the balance between working and your well-being can be difficult. Life balance has become even more challenging during the pandemic since many people now work from home. The line between work life and personal life is more blurred than it's ever been. Many workers find it hard to log off to take time for themselves, especially since the pandemic has curtailed our social life. The result is mental and physical exhaustion which greatly impacts well-being. If you find yourself in … [Read more...]
Employees Well-being is the Key to Successful Workplace Engagement
The pandemic has changed the way many companies operate. Even though more people are working remotely, employers continue to be responsible for their employees’ well-being. It is more important than ever they provide the means for employees to take care of both mental and physical health. Here are a few ways that employers can ensure their people are staying happy and healthy during COVID-19 distancing. Successful Workplace Engagement Employee engagement and well-being are intertwined. The … [Read more...]
Are Companies Hiring During the Pandemic?
After massive layoffs in March and April due to COVID-19, you are probably worried whether companies are currently hiring. Are companies hiring during the pandemic? As businesses recover from the massive spring shutdown, several industries are in the recovery phase. National Job Market The pandemic left many people wondering what the job market will look like in the coming months. Since the record high unemployment rates in April, many fields are seeing an increase in job growth. In fact, … [Read more...]
Creating a Positive Work Environment Post-pandemic
As COVID-19 Restrictions are Eased On the eve of restrictions being eased in stages across the country, as employees forced to adopt to telecommuting for the very first time head back to work, and as you, the employer, gear up for having staff return onsite, it’s going to be critically important to manage how the conversation, and return, goes. Now is the time to finalize your welcome back plans, and to ensure everyone’s using the same playbook, in terms of letting employees know how … [Read more...]
The Job Seeker’s Toolbox – Researching a New Job
Step Up Recruiting helps job candidates and employers. In part 1 of this ongoing series of posts designed to help you, the job seeker, we talked about how to write a great cover letter. In part 2, we gave you some hands-on tips to craft and finesse that great résumé of yours. In this third article, we'll share a few terrific pointers on how to research your new job. What is your Criterion? To avoid wasted effort and time, come up with a list of … [Read more...]
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