Creating a Culture of Trust & Accountability within Your Team
When your team members don’t trust you, they’re not going to care if deadlines are missed or mistakes are made. Likewise, if they’re not held accountable for unsatisfactory performance, then finger-pointing and blame can come into play. It’s a recipe for a toxic workplace culture. The good news is that by taking a few simple […]
Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People
Life and work can both be challenging. One way to reduce stress, though, is with the people you choose to surround yourself with. When they are generally positive and uplifting, this will impact your mood, your confidence, and your overall well-being. Here’s why. How Can Supportive People Make a Difference? The people you’re surrounded by […]
The Importance of Candidate Experience During the Hiring Process
Ignoring candidates or leaving them in the dark is not the way to win top talent. Instead, you need to develop a positive candidate experience for all so that job seekers are more engaged and impressed with your company. Even if they don’t secure the job offer, they’ll walk away with a positive vibe and […]
Encouraging Creativity & Innovation from Your Team
Success hinges on creativity and innovation. If your company isn’t creative, then it’s not evolving and growing. This can have a major impact on customer retention, productivity, and, eventually, your bottom line. If, however, you’re not sure how to develop a culture with creativity and innovation at its core, here are some tips to get […]
The Benefits of Diverse & Inclusive Hiring Practices
Diversity and inclusion should be top of mind when you’re recruiting and hiring. In today’s competitive marketplace, it can help you sharpen your edge. In fact, those teams with individuals from many backgrounds and with a range of experiences and perspectives can solve complex problems faster and drive productivity and profits. Some other benefits of […]
Understanding Your Leadership Style & How to Best Use It
If you’re a leader at work, chances are your leadership style falls into one of the following categories. Here’s a look at the details of each one and how to best put it to use. Autocratic. This is a more traditional style of leadership, one focused on results and efficiency, with decisions being made solely […]
The Power of Positive Thinking at Work & at Home
Did you know that you can reduce stress, improve your mood, and even advance your career just by thinking positively? It’s true, yet it’s also easier said than done. What are some practical ways you can avoid negative self-talk and think more positively at work and home. Here are some tips to help you: Smile […]
Re-Thinking the Traditional Job Interview Process to Make it Better
As the saying goes, “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” Despite a major evolution in the hiring process in recent years due to technological innovations, the same traditional job interviews are still in place. The question is: are they still working for you? If you’re not finding the people you need, […]
Want to Become the Leader You Wish You Always Had?
We’ve all had good and bad bosses. Once you’re in a leadership position, though, your aim is to become the former – the kind of leader no one wants to leave. How can you avoid being the boss no one can stand and become the boss you wish you’d had? Here are some tips to […]
Can You Forecast December Hiring Needs in March?
Thinking ahead is an important part of running a business. This includes with staffing and hiring. When you invest some time and effort into planning for the future, you can avoid hiring headaches and surprises, or getting caught understaffed. Yet, how do you forecast hiring needs months down the line? Here are some tips to […]
Are You Leading Your Team…or Bossing Them Around?
If you’re in a managing role, you’re either a leader or a boss. You might think the two are interchangeable, but they are worlds apart. A Leader vs. a Boss A boss is a supervisor who oversees the team and has authority in the hierarchy of the company. You can be a boss without being […]
Improve Your Hiring Process in 2023 & Minimize the Risk of Bad Hires
The vast majority of hiring managers and recruiters have made a hiring mistake in the past. While this not only affects the team, but also the company at large – hitting production, morale and profits in the long run. In addition, when a mistake is made, you’re back at square one, trying to hire another […]