Managing a new hire’s expectations is critical to the onboarding process. It helps ensure that everyone is on the same page from day one, which can lead to better performance and a smoother transition into their role. Here are some tips for setting clear expectations with new hires. Be Clear About Job Responsibilities One of […]
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Although technology has made posting jobs and applications easier, a few soft interviewing skills remain true. So here are a few pro tips for making your next interview go smoothly so you can talk about your greatest strength – you! Punctuality Being on time says a lot about your professionalism. Beyond being late enough to […]
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The recruiting process can be a guessing game. How can you know if a candidate is the right fit for your company before they start working? To help take the guesswork out of recruiting, we’ve compiled a list of the three questions you need to ask to determine if a candidate is right for your […]
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“There Must Be Some Kinda Way Outta Here…” Although the pandemic created a rush for the exits, lingering attitudes about work-from-home have stifled the return to the office. According to a Gallup Poll in a recent Forbes article by Ashley Stahl, “A Gallup poll found that 37% of workers surveyed want to continue working fully […]
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Making it to the interview is often seen as a buyer’s market, where all the power lies with the employer. But, according to a recent LinkedIn article by Jordan Burton, recruiters may be self-sabotaging in a seemingly innocuous way. Find out how asking about an applicant’s interest in your company doesn’t give you the information […]
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Everything-old-is-new is again surrounding the motivations inspiring Quiet Quitting, the latest TikTok phenomena making waves in larger corporate ponds. A recent LinkedIn article by Nino Padova highlights this cultural phenomenon and predicts what it is and its staying power. Select highlights are featured below. Quiet Quitting Isn’t quiet quitting simply another term for slacking off? […]
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According to the recent article The Hot Labor Market Has Almost Become A Crisis by author Josh Bersin, a hot labor market is bordering on spontaneous combustion. With unemployment numbers the lowest they’ve been since 1969, and a slowing GDP, a fundamental shift in labor may be happening. Elements from the article are highlighted and […]
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According to a recent survey by Francesca Gino of the Harvard Business School and highlighted in a recent LinkedIn blog here, “only 24% reported feeling curious in their jobs on a regular basis and 70% said they face barriers to asking more questions at work.” Balancing between drones and discoverers, this report on employee curiosity […]
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As the job market remains competitive, it remains a seller’s market. Roger L. Martin offers tips for managing top talent in the HBR article, The 3 Simple Rules of Managing Top Talent. Summary highlights follow. First-Class Service Martin’s advice begins with how you treat top talent. From the article, “First, treat star employees as individuals, […]
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There has been a sudden shift in tech hiring trends. However, as major tech companies like Tesla announce layoffs and cancellations of job offers, the far-reaching consequences can hurt more than layoffs help the bottom line. In his article Be Careful with the Layoffs, expert Josh Bersin explains how some moves can have harmful, unforeseen […]
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