Quality hiring is essential for success. However, companies often fail to evaluate the effectiveness of their hiring practices. Could your organization be doing better? If you answer “yes” to any of the questions below, you may need to reconsider how you hire. Do You Have a Candidate Shortage? Too-few applicants leads to empty seats and… Read More »
Interviews often focus on companies. “Will you (the employee) be a good fit for this organization?” is a common question. However, interviews are a two-way street. You need to find out, “Is this organization a good fit for me?” Many employers end an interview by inquiring, “Do you have any questions?” This is an opportunity… Read More »
Not all work environments are created equal. And, unfortunately, despite laws and regulations, some companies take safety more seriously than others. As an individual employee, you may believe there is little you can do to change an unsafe situation. However, you may have more influence than you realize. Use these four tips to have meaningful… Read More »
Because a bad hire can be an incredibly expensive mistake, employers always are on the lookout for warning signs. Unfortunately, an employment gap is one of those red flags. This may seem like bad news, but don’t panic. There are perfectly reasonable and justifiable explanations for most work history gaps. You only need to know… Read More »
The benefits of diversity are well documented from higher profits to greater innovation. However, achieving a diverse workforce is a challenging task requiring long-term commitment. Here are four steps to making your organization more successful. Create a Culture of Inclusion Many companies claim diversity is important, but their employee list tells a different story. A… Read More »
Many people associate manufacturing in the United States with the words layoffs and automation. However, the number of production jobs has grown since early 2017 with 37,000 new positions added in July 2018 alone. If you are considering a job in manufacturing, here are five best bets according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational… Read More »
If you are headed to an interview, be prepared to “Tell me about yourself.” This commonly asked “question” is also is one of the most dreaded. Where should you begin? Because of its open-ended nature, it is easy to answer incorrectly. And, as this often is an opening question, you can miss the chance to… Read More »
Day one on the job can be scary with a new environment, new responsibilities and new co-workers. But, you can do this. Use these three tips to eliminate first-day jitters. 1. Plan Ahead After you are hired, you will probably a few days before you report to work. Rather than worrying and/or doing nothing, use… Read More »
Obviously, workplace safety is important, but the idea of designing and implementing an official policy can be overwhelming. These eight steps will help you get started. 1. Make Safety a Company-Wide Commitment If management doesn’t take workplace safety seriously, workers won’t either. Many organizations list worker safety and health either in their mission statement or… Read More »
Job hunting is a challenge. And the lack of feedback can be one of the biggest hurdles. When things don’t work out, often you have no idea why. If your resumes seem to be going into a giant void and every interview is a dead-end, check for these common (and easily fixable) errors. 1. Forgetting… Read More »