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Navigating the post-pandemic job market can be challenging. What employees want now is different than what they wanted three years ago. The increasing desire for work-life balance means the need to provide remote or hybrid work arrangements and flexible schedules. Also, the growing range of opportunities means employers must offer increased compensation and benefits to… Read more »
Understaffing occurs when you do not have enough team members to handle the workload for several months. This problem costs your company time, talent, opportunities, and revenue. Chronic understaffing differs from temporary staffing shortages. For instance, temporary shortages have a defined cause and end. These shortages may occur when a number of your employees are… Read more »
Quiet quitting involves fulfilling the minimum job requirements and not putting in more time or effort than needed. The employee does the bare minimum to continue to collect a paycheck. They do not arrive early, stay late, or participate in non-mandatory meetings. A 2022 Gallup survey suggested that at least 50% of the US workforce… Read more »
Counter offers seem to be more common in today’s current climate. Employers have found they would rather keep their current talent than go through the tough process of hiring someone new. This is particularly evident in the more niche markets where the pool of experienced, talented candidates is even smaller. Companies are weighing the cost… Read more »
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we wanted to sincerely thank all our customers over those years. We have had the opportunity to work with such a wide variety of companies and people which have made the past 25 years fun, exciting, and rewarding. Our business has grown primarily due to referrals, clients, and candidates introducing… Read more »
The current labor shortage partly is due to a higher-than-average number of employees quitting their jobs. Many of these employees are retiring, taking roles elsewhere, or joining the gig economy. As a result, a significant number of jobs remain unfilled. Therefore, company leaders must find effective ways to overcome the talent shortage. Implement these tips… Read more »
Diversity is about employee differences in culture, race, ethnicity, age, ability, religion, sexual orientation, and other personal characteristics. Inclusion is about how well employees’ perspectives, contributions, and differences are valued and respected. Equity is about treating all employees fairly and providing access to equal opportunities based on their individual needs. Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion… Read more »
Starting a new job is often considered among the top ten stressful life-changing events. When you decide to make a career change you are taking a chance. Here at Morris Bixby, we can help guide you through and prepare you for the risks that you may face. Have you done your research? Will the company… Read more »
Do your employees live to work? Or, do they work to live? Employees who live to work typically enjoy their job so much that they lack a balance between their professional and personal responsibilities. In contrast, employees who work to live typically have a healthy balance between their professional and personal responsibilities. Your employees might… Read more »
The efficiency and effectiveness of your hiring process is important. How your company stands out to a candidate in the hiring process impacts whether a candidate wants to work for you. Most candidates want to work for an employer with an excellent reputation. Therefore, they typically read employer reviews to determine which companies to work… Read more »