The Importance of Purpose in the Workforce

Purpose matters. It used to be that a regular paycheck was enough job satisfaction for most people. But times have changed, and employees’ expectations have changed along with them. Employees are investing more of themselves in their jobs than ever before, and they are expecting more from their employers in return. To Live and Work… Read more »

Addressing Workplace Conflict Early

Sometimes it’s not what is said that causes workplace conflict, it’s what doesn’t get said. Too often, relatively simple-to-handle issues swell into larger, difficult-to-manage scenarios because they weren’t addressed early on. Regular, constructive, open communication is vital to workplace harmony. Tackle concerns from your team before they turn into larger issues. Don’t Take It Personally Every manager… Read more »

Three Reasons Your Employees Need a 30-60-90 Day Plan

Think of a 30-60-90 day plan as a road map for success. These detailed documents outline goals and benchmarks for a new hire to meet during the first three months of employment. Traditionally, these documents have been created solely by the employee and used as a tool to impress hiring managers. However, it is worth… Read more »

3 Things to Avoid in Your Job Offer Letters

Writing a job offer letter represents the welcome end to what may have been a long and laborious recruiting process. It’s an exciting time, because not only have you successfully tracked down a talented candidate, your company is about to get stronger. Remember, however, that a job offer letter can be a sensitive document, and… Read more »