You may have noticed lately that people are increasingly on edge. Blame it on the stress of working in a highly competitive workplace. Or blame it on a sluggish economy where people think no job (specifically theirs) is safe. No matter how you look at it, tough times bring out the worst in people. ThisContinue reading “Dealing with Workplace Bullies”
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Manners in the Workplace: Time to be Unplugged
It doesn’t matter if you are holding a fork, a spoon or a smartphone—good manners are essential. In the workplace, poor workplace etiquette is beginning to get out of hand. In a survey by Robert Half Technology, 76 percent of managers said bad technical manners can adversely affect employment prospects. Fifty-one (51) percent of theContinue reading “Manners in the Workplace: Time to be Unplugged”
Top Ten: Tips for Hiring Passive Candidates
Most workers see themselves as “passive candidates”—already employed full-time, but searching for new opportunities. They are willing to change employers, if the right prospects come along. A well-defined system can help tap into this pool of these passive candidates, and turning them into high-performing team members. However, engaging passive candidates require particular attention. Ten tipsContinue reading “Top Ten: Tips for Hiring Passive Candidates”
Legal Update: Social Media Rules
More than ever, technology is making business more productive (and profitable); better reaching out to customers, interacting with staff, recruiting and hiring new employees. Social media platforms are now an indispensable tool to seek out and evaluate job applicants. However, it does not stop there— public internet profiles and postings of both prospective and currentContinue reading “Legal Update: Social Media Rules”
Top Ten: Mature Workforce More Valued
Adecco Survey: Top 10 Jobs for Mature Workers for National Employ Older Workers Week The number of job seekers over the age of 50 is rising, and both hiring managers and human resources departments are beginning to recognize the value mature workers can bring to a company. According to a new study by Adecco Staffing,Continue reading “Top Ten: Mature Workforce More Valued”
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