Although it is not ideal, a Gallup survey suggests that 84 percent of US employees report to multiple managers. In past years, most businesses followed a hierarchal structure, whereby employees report to one person, who reports to the next in line, and so on up to the CEO. However, companies today operate in a more […]
While some dismiss generational cohorts as being too generalized, the reality is, at least if you speak to any HR rep, there are certain personality traits that accompany these various groups. Moreover, these personality traits, which can show up in everything from the company that an employee chooses to join to their preferences for managerial […]
When the pandemic hit, many folks traded in long commutes for short walks to the couch where they could knock out a good day’s work in their sweats. As life begins to return to normal and more folks start playing planes, trains and automobiles to get into the office, we wanted to take a look […]
Unless you are in sales, you might think that there is no need for you to know how to craft the perfect “elevator speech,” which is defined as a short period of time where you pitch an idea, concept, or even showcase your own skills! The idea is for the speech to be no longer than the […]
Many employees would cite benefits as their reason for staying at work. The benefits vary, but employees agree they want better health insurance, work flexibility, and more leaves at work. What benefits should you consider when hiring? Plus, know what employee benefits should you have in place as required by the law. Required Benefits Employees […]
Very few folks will deny that the Covid-19 outbreak and resulting near global shut down has been taxing on mental health. From a professional perspective, the pandemic changed the way that we do business, the way we interact to our customers, the products we sell, and even where we sit. Adding to that, many companies […]
A new study by Blue Cross Blue Shield found that the health of Millennials has been on a downward trend for the past five years, with their mental health in particular suffering, and the effects are only going to be exacerbated by the global pandemic. In the study, which included a staggering 55 million folks in the […]
As human resources trends change over the years, HR pros should adapt. For them to adjust and stay updated, they need to rely on resources like apps or websites. Fortunately, HR employees can access these tools or resources for their organization. But which tools and resources stand out among the rest? Human Resources Apps and […]
With so many job boards seeking to simplify and smooth the candidate application process, you could be forgiven for thinking that cover letters are becoming a thing of the past. However, a well written, customized cover letter is still a great tool to help you whittle down your options from a sea of candidates and […]
You may have graduated middle school many moons ago but it turns out bullying isn’t just for grade schoolers. Sure, it might not be wedgies and spit wads being shot your way, but peer-on-peer crime remains an important issue in many of the nation’s offices. Indeed, it is commonplace enough that experts have been able […]
