Organizations nowadays strive to offer as much flexibility as possible in the workplace. However, flexibility alone is not always enough to help achieve their collective targets. Instead, companies must foster a culture of empowerment among their employees and build autonomy in the workplace. Fostering empowerment throughout the organization is a vital step toward achieving collective…
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For most people, the perfect job encompasses all of their expectations. It checks every box including a good wage, doing something enjoyable, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. However, most folks settle for a job that pays the bills instead of finding the perfect job that provides a career path and fulfillment. While finding the…
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Mainstream business culture has made great strides to whittle down employee discrimination. Gender and racial inequality have steadily declined over the last two decades. However, age discrimination continues to be a pervasive phenomenon. Companies consistently overlook promoting and hiring experienced candidates over 50 in favor of younger ones. This attitude is a form of discrimination…
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American companies have typically focused on specific job requirements when hiring employees. Requirements such as degrees, certifications, and relevant experience generally headline job ads. However, the focus shifts to hiring for soft skills during times of labor shortages. So, what does it mean to hire for soft skills? Labor shortages mean a limited supply of…
All companies, large or small, share a common goal: attracting top talent. The challenge, however, is finding the best approach that ensures attracting a continuous stream of talented individuals. While money is a significant factor in attracting top talent, it is not the most important. The best employees value things beyond a competitive salary. Thus,…
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As businesses grow, their increasing demands require an expanding workforce. With an expanding staff comes HR compliance issues. As a result, it is important to outline the essential HR requirements that businesses must follow to ensure recruitment compliance. Failure to comply with federal, state, and local recruiting requirements may have significant legal consequences. To help…
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Renowned author John C. Maxwell once wrote, “The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” Indeed, true leaders adjust the metaphorical sails to ensure that the company achieves its aims. The question begs, however, how can companies implement effective leadership practices? True leaders are those capable…
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Do you feel that you should be earning more than you are now? In that case, you have two options: ask for a raise at your current job or find a new, higher-paying position. If you would rather stay in your current job, you need to negotiate a salary increase. If you’re unsure about asking…
Onboarding new staff is a basic function of any business. Successfully onboarding new hires enables them to hit the ground running and contribute to the company. For trainers, an employee handbook is a practical tool to help streamline the onboarding process. For managers, it is a go-to resource they can rely on to communicate company…
The world has changed significantly in the past few years. Paradigm shifts have challenged the way employees and companies look at compensation and benefits. Companies must, therefore, adjust their compensation structures to match current trends in employee benefits desires. Company executives, business owners and managers ask themselves: what do employees desire from companies today?…
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