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In the current highly competitive hiring market recruiting new top talent is very important to ensure quality candidates for your company. As a company you need to make some decisions up front and prepare before you begin the process of looking for candidates and then hiring them. There are some key things you can do… Read more »
Good attendance involves closely following your company’s attendance policy. This includes being at work on time and staying productive throughout the day, appropriately calling in sick, or properly taking a personal day. As a manager, you can model good attendance for your team by starting work on time and reaching your objectives throughout the day.… Read more »
A 2021 study shows that organizations that effectively support working parents have an 86% reduction in the number of employees who want to leave the company. This is especially important as The Great Resignation continues. Because the majority of the workforce consists of working parents, it is in your best interest to support the working… Read more »
Providing competitive compensation is more important than ever in 2023. Rising inflation and changing employee expectations are among the top reasons why. According to the 2022 National Salary Budget Survey by Survey.com, approximately 50% of US employers plan higher year-over-year budget increases for 2023 as compared to 2022. The typical 3% raise will be replaced… Read more »
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that over 4 million employees quit their jobs in July 2021. Since then, resignations continue to increase. Among the reasons why employees quit their jobs are poor compensation, disengagement in the work, and no opportunities for professional growth. Other reasons include bad managers and a lack of employer… Read more »
Your company differentiators help buyers understand why they should do business with you rather than a competitor. These characteristics set your offerings apart from alternative offerings. Emphasizing how your company’s products or services help buyers reach their goals is essential for closing sales. For instance, your offerings might save a company time, money, or effort.… Read more »
Your company workforce plan involves how you plan and manage your employees. This includes analyzing your available human resources and forecasting your needs for employee working hours and tasks. Having the necessary information helps maximize your employees’ abilities and fill gaps in skills or working hours. This helps reach company goals. Your company workforce plan… Read more »
Your company brand is your reputation among the workforce. This helps your organization stand out from all others. How your business is marketed impacts your company branding. This affects how others perceive your organization. Your company branding must be reinforced by your employees. This increases the effectiveness of your branding efforts. The majority of job… Read more »
As The Great Resignation continues, you likely will have hiring challenges throughout 2023. Handling inflation will further impact your hiring, onboarding, and training costs. The longer your jobs remain open, the more productivity you lose. Asking your employees to take on additional tasks decreases engagement and performance. Having your employees take on job duties, and… Read more »
Staffing costs are among the expenses your company needs to manage in 2023. This is especially important due to inflation and the ongoing recession. One of the most effective ways to reduce your staffing costs is by partnering with a staffing firm. This can eliminate your initial hiring costs and reduce your turnover costs. These… Read more »