A resume provides a wealth of information about a job applicant’s professional history, skills, and experience. However, it is not enough basis for finding a person who best matches your open role and company. So, aside from a traditional interview, a behavioral interview is a very effective technique that works across various organizations. We’ve gathered […]
After a peak shortly after Christmas, the number of Covid-19 infections has continued to taper off, leading many states to relax their mask mandates and other restrictions aimed at reducing the spread of the virus. In recent weeks, several states and jurisdictions have even lifted masking policies in schools, leading to questions from some employers […]
It can be unfortunate to know that an employee may not be performing well. But you don’t want to ambush that said employee stating that they’re underperforming. As a team leader or manager, you should ensure that you break the news professionally and that you have evidence to back up their poor performance. Here are […]
It is hard to overstate the effect of running your organization with the most influential leaders. Studies show that effective leadership improves internal systems like employee retention, and external ones, like financial performance. Every company needs to build proficient managers. So, how can you get managers to help more at your company? Based on research, […]
In the past two years, we’ve been inclined to shush the HR predictions for the year, after all, so many businesses were in survival mode that it seemed silly to ask your poor HR staff to talk about what their other priorities may be. However, with the intensity of the pandemic seemingly quietening down, it’s finally time […]
When an employee is unhappy with their work environment, they have the right to file a grievance with the management team. A grievance is a claim by employees that they are harshly affected by the misinterpretation of a written company policy or collective bargained agreement. To handle grievances, employers usually implement a grievance procedure. The […]
Developing a competitive salary structure is an essential element to consider when running a business. A strategic compensation plan has numerous benefits, such as reducing costs linked with recruiting and retaining staff and improving morale and productivity among employees. Despite having a competitive starting salary, your employee may ask for higher pay later. Here’s what […]
What is an Arbitration Agreement? An arbitration agreement is one wherein the signatories resolve whatever disputes they have outside of court. Instead of presenting themselves in front of a judge or jury, they refer their issues to an arbitrator. This arbitrator will then review the evidence, listen to both parties, and make the final decision. […]
Growing your business doesn’t only entail continuously improving your products and services. To position yourself well in the market, you also have to beat your competitors. By succeeding at this game, your business will enjoy a bigger slice of market shares. This means boosting your sales and overall brand reputation. Here are five strategies to […]
As if making rapid-fire changes to your company to survive a pandemic wasn’t hard enough, experts suggest that these same changes are landing some businesses in trouble for wage and hour violations. A group of Blank Rome attorneys noted that “several trends have converged in the wage and hour space at present,” including changes in […]
