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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Category: Employers
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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Balance Competing Demands When You Lead Team Projects
The challenge in leading some project teams is the necessity of balancing competing priorities that can pull your team in conflicting directions. Be prepared to deal with these potential opposites.
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5 Ways to Survive Work & the Holidays
It’s that time of year again where your social calendar is just as full as your work calendar. Do you use all of your hard earned PTO time to catch up? Do you blow off a couple parties to catch up on work?
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Be a Great Leader with This Communication Advice
When you think of great leaders in business, politics, sports, or any other field, you probably remember how their words affected and motivated you. Communication is a central leadership skill, one you can’t neglect if you want to succeed in your career.
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