Good employees can be hard to find these days, so it’s important hold onto the ones you already have. This is also true because employee turnover can impact more than you may realize. When employees leave, it also has a big influence on the remaining staff—and the more people they see exiting, the worse it can be. How turnover impacts staff Employee turnover can have a negative impact in the following ways: Working short-handed. When some workers leave, their ex-coworkers will need to pick up the slack. This can work as a temporary fix until you hire new candidates, but if the process takes t ..read more

After a busy week, you’re looking forward to the weekend to rest and recharge. There’s nothing worse than ending your weekend wishing you had more weekends because you were busy, busy, busy! Many of us have been faced with extra stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s important to get a relaxing break at the end of each work week. Relaxing lets you clean your head and refocus your energy. Plus, it’s good for your memory, concentration, focus, and overall well-being. Five ways to rest and recharge this weekend So what’s the best way to spend your weekend to help you feel well ..read more

Have you taken the time to build an attractive company culture? If you can answer yes, and you have a clear understanding of what your culture is all about—it’s time to tell the world! By showcasing your culture and what it’s like to work for you, it will be easier to attract candidates whose values align with yours. And when you find new employees who mesh with your culture, it will add to their job satisfaction and career longevity—all wins for both of you! How to leverage your company culture in your brand Your company brand should reflect your culture through and through. You’ve worked har ..read more

Preparing for an upcoming video interview? These have become more common as of late—either as a technique to fill a remote position or as one of the steps in your full interview process. Regardless of why you have an upcoming video interview, it’s good to be prepared so you can do a good job. And one thing you’ll want to pay careful attention to is eye contact. Why is eye contact important during a video interview? Remember that certain aspects of a face-to-face interview will be missing when you have a video interview. For example, a video interview is more impersonal since you’re not actuall ..read more

If you’ve spent any time in the business world over the past decade, you know that “corporate culture” has been a major buzz term. Now more than ever before, employees shop for new employment based on the culture of a company. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the value of great workers, since many have decided to switch jobs or leave the workforce for good. And for employers, the need to attract talent from a reduced pool of skilled workers requires more than just pay and benefits—employees are also interested in the culture of a company before they’ll agree to sign on. Corporate c ..read more

Finding employees who are qualified and hard-working is one thing. But employers are also in need of workers who will stick around. The cost to find, hire and train a new worker is high, and it’s always more budget-friendly to hold onto the workers you already have. It all comes down to your hiring process, which is the first step in your relationship with an employee. The steps you take during your hiring process can help pave the way for a long-term hire who is well-matched to the position and your company culture. This way, they have what they need to thrive, making them much more likely to ..read more

Most people have “off days” at work. You know the ones—you’re second-guessing yourself, and you feel that you’re not qualified to do your job. It can happen to the best of us and it’s most common in people working their first job, or a new job. The funny thing is, research has shown that this feeling, labeled “imposter syndrome,” tends to most often affect top performers, perfectionists and people who are highly critical of themselves. So in essence, the very people who are working hard day in and day out are also the same people who frequently judge themselves and feel they’re coming up short ..read more

Your resume is an important document in the job search process. As part of an application, you’ll be asked to submit your resume alongside your cover letter. It helps a potential employer or hiring manager learn more about you, your skills, your education, your work experience and more. But how do you know when it’s time to update your resume? Time and accomplishments One simple rule to follow is updating your resume every six months. You may not need to make any actual changes, but at least review what you have in your resume to be sure it still matches what you’re up to at work. For example ..read more

Employers are currently facing competition when it comes to hiring and retaining staff. So now, more than ever, is the time to practice smart retention techniques to hold onto top workers. Retention should start at the very beginning of an employee’s career and continue through their entire lifecycle with your company. So How Can You Reduce Attrition Rates? Help Employees See a Future with Your Company If a career path is unclear or it seems like there’s no room for advancement, it’s possible an employee will seek to advance somewhere else. Instead, create meaningful career paths that give emp ..read more

When your performance is being reviewed at work, there’s always the chance you’ll receive negative feedback. Though it can be uncomfortable to take, negative feedback is actually good—and can help you become better at what you do. How to Handle Negative Feedback It’s all in your mindset. Follow these tips to help you learn and grow from constructive feedback on your work and performance: Don’t attach the feedback to your self-esteem. Always remember, the feedback you receive is not personal. It is meant to help you improve and it has no bearing on you overall as a person. You are the same per ..read more