The job interview is the most crucial part of the hiring process. It’s where you’ll get to know more about the candidate and see if they can become part of the team. But conducting the interview can become tough on the employer or the interviewer too. It requires planning and preparation. And one of the […]

Your brand personality can be attributed to the overall workplace culture, and this should be defined when you establish your business. Many entrepreneurs make a huge mistake of not defining their work culture from the get-go.  Why? Because workplace culture will make or break your company’s success. Here’s everything you need to know about workplace […]

For some folks, going to work can serve as a welcome break from life’s stressors, be it marital strife, family drama, or just the weight of the world (and these days, it seems, has it ever really been weightier?) However, if your employees are unable to check these emotions at the door, it can cause […]

You’ve probably heard that people are a company’s most valuable asset. And if this is the case, you’d want to retain your best assets onboard for as long as possible. The goal is to help them reach their full potential and, in the process, empower them to contribute to the business’ growth.   In this article, […]

Temp hiring is also referred to as temp-to-hire jobs. It essentially means an employment arrangement where a position is filled temporarily with the potential of getting hired full time. This, of course, depends on the employee performance within a given period. However, even if your performance is outstanding, certain factors could affect the decision. This […]

If you’re reading up about hiring employees for your business, you’ve probably come across the term, non-compete. Though many small and mid-size businesses don’t consider it essential, it could be crucial, especially if the venture’s nature calls for it. What is a non-compete, and when should or shouldn’t you sign it? And more importantly, how […]

The internet has brought the world plenty of benefits never before experienced. Unfortunately, it isn’t all good. The internet’s bane— cyber crime —dampens all that we love about it.  In 2019 alone, the world has suffered more than $2 billion in losses due to cybercrimes. The terms ransomware attacks, data breaches, identity theft, and many […]

With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on the economy, entrepreneurs and employees try to keep businesses afloat. The stress, anxiety, and uncertainty of the days ahead are putting too much pressure on every working professional worldwide. Working in your cubicle every day has become an added challenge on top of your strenuous office chores. But […]

If ever there was a year to feel tapped out, 2020 is it! As a result of the Coronavirus, many employees have had to deal with changes in how they do their job, as well as shake-ups in their family, with kids staying home and elderly relatives relying on them even more. Add to that, […]

In a recent survey by Zen Business, two-thirds of the 1,000 executives surveyed reported that they had a mentor at some point during their career. What is more interesting is that a whopping 86.8 percent reported that having a mentor helped to accelerate their career. But is help from an outside (or inside!) source necessary […]