Everyone has goals for their team. But in order for your managerial objectives to be understood and accomplished, you need to be able to effectively communicate with your employees, team mates, and potential hires. Strong communication means a sense of collaboration will be created, ensuring everyone is aiming for the same target. If you have […]
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When reading resumes, many hiring managers find candidates listing skills in a format that wasn’t around when they were starting out. For instance, a person may list their micro-credentials. While it is understood that micro-credentials are, generally, short terms of study that focus on a specific assessment or skillset, there is no official definition. If
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Staffing is a complex issue for many businesses. It is a delicate balance, because if you have too many workers and too little work, revenue is impacted. But if your staff is too lean, you may have to pass on a lucrative project. This is why staffing plans are essential. At the end of the
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November is a time to enjoy the changing leaves and begin to prepare for the holiday season. While part of this is planning your social calendar and family events for Thanksgiving, holiday parties, Christamas, Hanukkah, and other celebrations, there are also things you can be doing to fortify your work team for the New Year.
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If you are a manager, you know that your team is only as good as the individuals within the group. Because of this, it pays to have engaged, motivated employees. Everyone on a team benefits when employees are satisfied in their positions and excited about their projects. One way to increase worker involvement is through
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When you need more staffing support, you may connect with potential hires through a job post. And that initial contact could lead to great conversations through the interview process. But before you make an offer, you need to check references. Performing reference checks is one of the many steps to hiring the right person for
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There are a lot of different strategies managers can use to help employees who are feeling burned out at work, but what if you’re in charge and you are experiencing boss burnout? Many managers are overwhelmed with project deadlines and skeletal staff numbers. It can be incredibly hard to meet your professional objectives when you
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Have you been promoted to a leadership position? Congratulations! It takes hard work and dedication to rise through an organization. But while you may be thrilled to make the transition from entry-level employee to manager, you may also be questioning how to be a good team leader. As a leader, you will need to learn
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Experienced employees are great for organizations, but there are many reasons to consider individuals who are new to the job market and do not have professional experience. After all, if you need employees, there are graduates from high school, college, and training programs joining the workforce all the time. If you’re unsure how to connect
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When you have a position available, you know you will have to get the word out. Often your search for the right candidate will include crafting a job description and posting a job listing on the career page of your company website and with recruitment partners. To create a listing that boosts the number of
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