You Made a Mistake at Work…Here’s How to Own-Up to it!
The moment you make a mistake on the job, your mind starts swirling with ideas about how to respond. Panic sets in and the temptation builds to ignore it or find a way to make it not your fault. You know the serious consequences a mistake at work can have and you want to avoid […]
5 Tell-Tale Signs Your Newest Employee Is “All Talk”
Bringing on a new employee is always a risk. You use the interviews to get to know them and believe they’ll do a good job, but the only way to truly know is see them on the job. In the best situations, they come on and deliver everything they promised in the interview – and […]
3 Signs of a Toxic Manager
Dealing with a range of supervisor personalities is a common thread among the workforce. Sometimes it can seem like no two are the same, with each bringing their own set of intricacies to the job. Perhaps you’re currently in a situation with a manager you aren’t pleased with, whether it’s their personality, demeanor, or work […]
Your Job Descriptions Could Be Costing You Top Candidates
It’s easy to discuss the frustration around the job search from the perspective of job seekers who feel like they’re applying to thousands of positions without any success. With more than 2,500,000 jobs posted in 2015 and trends continuing to hold, they think it seems inevitable they will find employment. Unfortunately, an influx of applicants […]
It’s Time to Quit Your Bad Manager
Few things can make your experience at a company awful quite like a bad manager. Even when you like your job, having to deal with someone who is rude, demanding, ignorant, and incompetent can make you want to jump ship. Those you discuss the issues with will likely say everyone has bad bosses and encourage […]
How to Recover After Losing Your Top Performer
A team shouldn’t be built around one team member, but sometimes losing a particular person can become your star. A top performer is someone you rely on, and believe is dedicated to your company, causing the announcement of their departure to be an unexpected and disappointing surprise. While it may feel like disaster, it isn’t […]