Some 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 >
5 Reasons to Use a Staffing Agency
Categories: Management Tools, RecruitingTags: recruiting, staffing agency yonkersStaffing agencies play a crucial role in helping businesses find talent. This external source is one that not many companies take advantage of, but the resource is there for a very good reason (or at least 5): 1. They have strong networks. A staffing agency has developed deep networks to find talent efficiently and quickly, … MORE >
Improving Multi-Generational Communication in the Workplace
Categories: Management Tools, Workplace CultureTalking About My Generation It is widely accepted that respectful and productive communication is the key to team-building and workplace success. Juggling different value sets and communication styles is difficult enough amongst a team of peers, but as people work longer and as millennials enter the workforce, the modern office must confront ingrained generational differences. … MORE >
6 Ways To Take Your Job Search Mobile
Categories: Management ToolsRemember the days of circling classified ads with a red pen? Neither do we. New smartphone apps are revolutionizing job searches and making landing a job easier than ever! With apps that streamline the process of finding a new job, you can say goodbye to navigating endless HR websites, creating log-ins on various sites, and … MORE >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >