The U.S. job market is slowly showing improvement; as a result, workers are beginning to look for new and better job opportunities. In response, employers are making greater efforts to keep their best talent—with more than just perks like coffee and donuts, or even pay raises. It is a strategy; concerted efforts in employee engagement—making employeesContinue reading “Improving Employee Engagement: More Than Free Coffee”
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Small Business Trends: The Shift Online
90 Percent Networking Online, According to New Manta Survey Small business is rapidly embracing an online presence as a vehicle for marketing and increasing their customer base. Web-based platforms have become an intricate part of all functions of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs)—including acquiring and training employees, as well as interacting with existing and prospectiveContinue reading “Small Business Trends: The Shift Online”
HR and Human Behavior: How to Maintain Legal Integrity
When dealing with employees, human resources staff are often called to tread carefully, and diffuse volatile situations—for both compliance and to avoid legal liability. An effective HR function is only as strong as their ability to deal successfully with a wide range of human behavior. In addressing employee scenarios—from firings, layoffs and complaints—the key isContinue reading “HR and Human Behavior: How to Maintain Legal Integrity”
5 Things Hiring Managers Really Look For
Job interviews are much like auditions, often it is the excellent performance that gets the gig. However, not everyone is cut out to provide stellar performance in the pressure chamber of an interview. Even for the best candidates, a moment in the spotlight can give them a sense of stage fright. The first lesson inContinue reading “5 Things Hiring Managers Really Look For”
Cloud Mobility: The Sky's The Limit
With the rise of collaboration services such as Software-as-a-Service and other cloud-based products, Small- to Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) now have the power for more growth and innovation. Check out this infographic about cloud computing from PGI.com:
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