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Tapping Your Employee Network’s Professional Network
Categories: Management ToolsSocial media has proven to be the new wave of connections, however many companies discourage their employees from checking their Twitter and LinkedIn on company time. Reid Hoffman, Ben Casnocha and Chris Yeh, authors of ‘The Alliance,” propose a new kind of networked intelligence that might just have managers and business owners embracing social media … MORE >
Are You Suffering From Job Burnout?
Categories: Management ToolsExhaustion, a decline of interest in work projects, and a serious decrease in job performance are all signs of workplace burnout – an increasingly common result of chronic stress. Burnout is most common in human services professions – doctors, police officers, teachers, customer service reps and social workers – as it often stems from a … MORE >
Workplace Burnout
Categories: Management Toolsdoesn’t take a physician or psychologist to diagnose workplace burnout. It may, however, take an informed and experienced manager. Being able to recognize the signs of burnout and implement the right solutions for your employees can mean increased productivity, loyalty and a happier workplace. Studies have shown that burnout is more likely to affect those … MORE >
Compensation Challenges in a Multi-Generational Workplace
Categories: Workplace CultureA multi-generational office can be enriching for all team members, but it also presents unique challenges to effective management. Beyond matching compensation levels to experience and responsibilities, employers also now have to take into account the different compensation preferences of up to five generations. When it comes to attracting and retaining a talented team, employers … MORE >
Workplace Motivation Across Generations | Team Management
Categories: Management Tools, Workplace CultureWorkplace motivation is a key element in managing an effective and dynamic team, but multi-generational offices require individualized strategies to maintain morale and team building. As many older employees will have stayed in the same workplace for a significant amount of time, they value recognition for their loyalty and achievements. Employee spotlights in company meetings … MORE >
How to Make an Impact with your Resume
Categories: Interview TipsSome job descriptions can be overwhelming for job seekers, especially when employers include a range of highly specific interpersonal and professional qualities they are looking for. It’s easy for those on the job hunt to get discouraged. However, by reading between the lines, applicants can tailor their resumes to highlight what employers really want. The … MORE >
Principled Positions: What Start-Ups Reveal About Values-Based Jobs
Categories: Management ToolsThere was a time when you could offer promising job candidates high salaries, corner offices and other materialistic perks and be guaranteed that they’d join your company. These days, many young professionals look for a corporate culture that rewards personal and workplace values over monetary gains. Millennials generally want to make positive contributions to society … MORE >
Job Portals: Perfect for Making Your Hiring Process Duller and Less Effective
Categories: Interview Tips, RecruitingSome companies have begun using job portals to search for new employees. In essence, such a digital recruiting program scans resumes, its algorithms seeking certain qualifications. Eventually, it will select a small group of potential hires for a particular opening. As you can imagine, the main attraction of these portals is that they save employers … MORE >
Setting Goals With New Hires
Categories: Management ToolsTags: career goals, Job Recruiter New RochelleSo you’ve hired a new team member and now it’s time to set goals and expectations. It may not come as a surprise that many managers find this part particularly difficult – setting clear and realistic guidelines. It’s up to you as a boss to communicate with your new hire about the goals that are … MORE >