An effective team has good people, but it’s also based on common values. AurStaff’s blog highlights three core principles every team leader should know: Accountability, Commitment, and Empowerment.
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Category: Employers
How Do I Take A Vacation As A Manager Without Feeling Guilty?
How do I take a vacation as a manager without feeling anxious or guilty about leaving my team? I’m having
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Find the “Shadow Leaders” in Your Workplace
You’re the boss, but you’ve noticed that your employees often go to Sarah in IT or Sam in accounting with
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Smooth the Assimilation of New Employees
New hires represent an investment of time, money, and resources that you can’t afford to squander. That means planning their transition from “new hire” to “employee” with lots of care.
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Self-Managers Wanted: Here’s What to Look For
The “perfect” employee isn’t one who does whatever you say, but someone who knows what to do without having to be told.
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The Waiting Game
“How long before I know if I got the job?” Candidates repeatedly ask me this question. It’s a love/hate question that comes with staffing. I LOVE that it shows me the candidate is interested and passionate about this position.
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Three Crucial Steps to Create and Support Accountability
Accountability in the workplace means taking responsibility for commitments and results. It’s a culture, not a command. These three strategies will help foster greater accountability within your workforce.
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Low Unemployment Is Great, Right?
The national unemployment rate as of February 2019 is at 3.8%. In Nebraska, it is at 2.8%. These are historic lows and it is great for the economy, no doubt. But is it great for the staffing industry? The answer is yes and no.
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Share to Be a Better Leader
Leadership isn’t a solo act. As a leader you have to work with other people, sharing a vision, goals, and a common understanding of how to get things done.
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Teach Your Organization How to Learn
In a world becoming dominated by the ability to process information, the ability to learn as an organization is crucial. Here are five ways you can create a learning organization.
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