There are numerous strategies to increase workplace fun and intrigue while preserving professionalism. The creation of Fun Fridays is a simple method to promote a relaxed atmosphere in the workplace. Basically, the office will do something fun and engaging on a Friday once a week or once a month to help everyone get pumped for...
When it comes to cleanliness, everyone has their own definition of what that means. While some keep their homes spotless, others go weeks between cleanings and allow clutter to accumulate on tables, chairs, floors and just about every other nook and cranny. When a person’s space is shared with others those types of cleaning habits...
Employee relations and your top 5 challenges will be discussed in this blog topic today. Whether you are an owner or HR manager, keeping a good relationship with your employees is crucial for the success of your company. From experience, you know as well that workplace issues can occur for a variety of reasons. When...
Employees can experience a range of emotional reactions during layoffs. Be prepared for any scenario by following our tips below. Here are a few tips on how to respond to the most common reactions so you can stay in control of the meeting, throughout the layoff notification process. If crying occurs: Offer tissue. Permit the...
Many of us can remember the days of posting a job in the newspaper. While hiring methods have certainly evolved since the digital revolution, the ability to reach a wider audience has led to even more competition. This being said, every business at some point will need to invest in their job advertisements. As we...
It’s no secret that in today’s world, employees expect more from the companies they work for and are less afraid to leave those that fail to meet their expectations. As you sit down to calculate the employee turnover rate in your company, you may find yourself with some unique questions: “What if I had two...
There are many contributing factors that can drive an employee to resign from his/her position. Employees who find themselves constantly buried in their workloads and without the proper support from their peers and management will suffer the “need to get out” mentality. In a recent survey nearly 600 individuals said they left their job without...
LinkedIn is a widely popular site to use here in the United States, as well as, in over 200 countries all across the world. Whether you are searching for a new job, looking to hire a new team member or want to stay up to date on the latest news and trends in the professional...
It has become increasingly common for companies to hire contingent workers to fill staffing needs and help with short-term or high-skill projects. But what exactly are contingent workers, and how can employers navigate the sometimes-confusing rules and regulations associated with them? Our team explains everything you need to know about contingent workers below. What is a...
After 11 consecutive months of hard work and perseverance to get his business up and running, the owner finally reached his breaking point. If you’ve experienced this yourself, you can probably remember the same feeling. At some point along their entrepreneurial journey, every founder will eventually reach this crucial moment in their life, one where...
Pitfalls are the number one barrier to a company’s growth. If you want your business to grow and advance further ahead, you must first recognize the weak points that hide within it. In this regard, audits are an efficient way of doing so. The term audit has become such a taboo word, leaders are so...
This week, March 15, we saw Equal Pay Day come earlier than ever in its 26-year history – signifying a shrinking pay gap in the United States. Equal Pay Day marks how many additional days women must work into a new year to earn what men made in the previous calendar year. As business leaders...
A specific memory that still holds strong in our minds has to do with a company our team has previously worked with. After spending a few years trying to get off the ground, this company began to see significant growth, however, their seemingly uniform culture also came under fire. In their attempts to combat this...
Do you want larger profit margins in your business? Recent studies have shown that companies with diverse executive teams actually have larger profit margins than companies with relatively little diversity in their upper positions. If you’re sitting there raising your eyebrow and tilting your head, we encourage you to keep reading for some proof: Companies...
47.8 million U.S. workers – that’s how many voluntarily quit their jobs in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives in many different ways, but most notably gave way to what we now know as the Great Resignation. The nation’s “quit rate” reached a 20-year high in November 2021. While we were all made fully...
#BreaktheBias. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWS), March 8, universally encourages everyone to help call out gender bias, discrimination and harmful stereotyping in the ongoing mission and battle for women’s equality. Keep reading to see how different companies are doing their part in fighting for change… Shattering Gender Stereotypes The Fawcett Society...
There’s a lot going on in our world right now, to say very the least. While we are always advocates for checking on your employee’s mental health and overall well-being -as well as your own -outside events can easily trigger emotions and sneak in feelings of overwhelm. Discussions pertaining to mental health have come a...
In the past looking forward it would have seemed unlikely, but looking at it now, most of us wouldn’t have it any other way. The Covid-19 pandemic undoubtedly altered the workplace dynamic in many ways, it began by reducing all human interaction and further introducing new methods of communication and collaboration. As we find ourselves...
With Frontier and Spirit Airlines making headlines the past few days upon their merger announcement (Frontier and Spirit Airlines to Merge; Why this Deal Makes Sense) particular questions have emerged concerning the future brand… “What’s to come for the Big Front Seat?” 2. “Will ticket prices increase?” And… 3. “What brand name will they fly...
It’s the rollercoaster ride that keeps on going… We started our journey upon the introduction of vaccine mandates, came to a sudden halt when they were lifted, picked back up again when they were reintroduced, only to be blocked once again. Last week we published the latest change in this ongoing saga: the Biden Administration...
You may be under the wrong impression. You should know that employee handbooks are not meant to be static, one-time documents, but does this mean you should include policies surrounding Covid-19? Not exactly. A thorough, well written employee handbook provides a valuable resource for your employees, whether they are recently hired or have been with...
Let’s be honest, if you’re like most small to midsize business owners, you’re primarily focused on your customers and providing state-of-the-art service… Not keeping up with the latest laws and regulations impacting worker relations or updating your employee policies and documents. However, what you may find of lesser importance now may come back to haunt...
Employees leaving their bosses- not companies is not a new concept – it’s just recently gaining traction. The trending Great Resignation movement narrows in on quitting employees, as opposed to the root of the cause: bad leaders. For example, have you ever worked in a position where you considered it to be “just a job”?...
We all want to have faith in our employees, but the unfortunate reality is that bad things happen. Every day that you wake up owning a business you are taking a gamble; there’s no worse feeling than being held accountable for a situation where all of the fingers are pointing at you and you have...
As an employer, you face significant responsibilities when it comes to those who work for you; and doing your best to not only adapt, but support your team, through constantly changing work environments doesn’t make it that much easier. The truth is, you’re not alone in carrying this heavy weight – we’re all still trying...
