You’ve likely heard someone brag about their sleep habits in your professional career. Instead of talking about how late they slept on a Saturday, adults discuss how few hours of sleep they actually need a night to keep functioning. With so much going on, it’s easy to think you’re doing fine with just four hours, […]

In life it’s easy to overcompensate in every area. Instead of just listening to what people want, it can seem simpler to give them what you think they want. This tendency can present itself in a workplace as well, with employers thinking they understand what their employees want without taking the time to ask.   […]

In 2018, social media is a part of most of our lives. More than 80 percent of all Americans use the internet, and 58 percent have Facebook accounts. That’s just the numbers for Facebook! Don’t forget about the other sites like Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and more.   Because most people use social media, it’s likely […]

When you’ve spent hours carefully selecting the right candidate, you expect them to excel, succeed and make you proud. This may be the dream, but all too often candidates fall short of your expectations for many reasons. Your new employee may have seemed great in the interview, but simply falls flat in real life. Here […]

With the new year comes new resolutions and the chance to embrace a fresh start. For many, these goals include eating better, exercising more, better self-care, improved budgeting and finding a new job. We want to be the best version of ourselves and will do whatever it takes to get there, including starting a new […]

Losing an employee can invite different reactions from people throughout your company. Friends may be sad to see someone they like go and enemies might be secretly pleased they’re gone. The team responsible for filling the role might feel a mix of those, combined with the dread of the hiring process.   A good plan […]

Sometimes after you conduct a few interviews, it is clear who the best candidate is for your open position. Other times, it’s more complicated. In today’s competitive workforce, it’s not unlikely you’ll receive several more-than-qualified applicants eager to work at your company.   Your team goes through the standard process, but at the end you’re […]

We’ve all been there during those last minutes of a job interview. After spending time answering questions, it’s your turn to learn more about your potential employer. As much as you want to ask about pay or vacation, it’s important to recognize this step is a crucial part of the interview and requires preparation.   […]

For many organizations, seasonal staffing is an essential and time-consuming part of the business. Certain times of the year require more help for a limited basis, like camps in the summer and tax season for accountants. Instead of letting the process get the best of you, try these best practices to find the best talent […]

In a perfect world, the hiring process would be as simple as seeing a need in your company, reading a few resumes and immediately offering the position to the candidate who seems most qualified. Unfortunately, this isn’t a perfect world and the actual process is much longer and more tedious.   Because of this, candidates […]