Should You Catch That Boomerang Employee Who Wants to Return?

Although there has been a great deal of stigma surrounding the rehiring of former employees, current trends within the job market are actually seeing an increase in acceptance of boomerang workers. According to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, 65 percent of managers claim to be more accepting of boomerang employees […]

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Five-Star Reviews Lead to Five-Star Employees

While there was a time when an employer’s reputation wasn’t so accessible to the general public, the increasing popularity of online reviews has changed that availability. Access to these reviews isn’t limited to your customers. Indeed, many jobseekers are now using a company’s online reputation when pursuing new career opportunities. Given the increasing reliance on […]

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Make Remote Workers Feel Like They’re Sitting in Your Office

While remote workers can be highly beneficial to an organization’s bottom line, there are a number of unique challenges presented when utilizing such employees. One of the  most substantial challenges seen thus far comes in the way of trying to ensure assimilation, synchronization and cohesion between remote staff and those that are tied down to […]

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The Lesser of Two Evils: Quit or Be Fired?

Whether you’ve voluntarily elected to leave your job or you’ve been terminated, an abrupt change in employment can have an immediate effect on one’s morale, enthusiasm and even pocketbook. Sometimes you have little to no choice in the matter. If you suspect that your current job may be coming to an end, it may be […]

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Give the Gift of Being a Better Leader in 2016

The dawn of the New Year provides plenty of opportunities for improvement in the workplace. Leaders can use this time to develop their own leadership skills. Not only does this benefit an individual as well as the company, but improving your skills as a leader is a great way to cultivate long-term success amongst your […]

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That Office Ping-Pong Table? It Won’t Keep Your Star Employees

Retaining top talent in the 21st century is rarely a straightforward process. While maintaining a fun, light-hearted and relaxed office setting is important when it comes to attracting and to some extent, retaining employees; simple perks are not enough to keep your star employees content with their position in the long run. It’s important that […]

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Thank You Notes – Is Email Good Enough?

Given the long-range and fast-paced nature of electronic communications in the 21st century, many of us tend to fall into the habit of relying on such methods, including email, to interact with friends, family members, peers and co-workers. While this behavior is perfectly acceptable in many scenarios, there are still some documents that have a […]

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Be Thankful for Your Staff!

Ensuring your employees know that their work is appreciated, while crucial to the long-term success of a company, is anything but a straightforward process. Although you always want to take the time to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of individual employees, it’s important to accomplish in a manner that doesn’t come across as favoritism. […]

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SSSSHHHH! Shut Up and Listen to Be a Better Leader

Taking on a leadership role within an organization is no easy task. Not only do you have to be able to lead by example and make tough decisions independently, but there are also times when you need to factor in the thoughts and concerns of your staff members. In fact, workplace leaders who pay attention […]

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Encourage Your Employees to be Social

Many employers strive to limit water cooler chit chat, viewing social behavior as a distraction from work. However, encouraging your employees to engage with each other socially shouldn’t necessarily be considered an outright negative. There are many benefits to a socially interactive workforce. Team building is about creating a workforce that can both listen and […]

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