With employees having to work from home these days, many companies are getting a taste of what it would be like to have a workforce that is completely remote. If you’re one of the many businesses that is considering such
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Category: Workplace Culture
Best Practices for Conducting Virtual Interviews
I remember—way back in the 1990’s—watching Star Trek: Next Generation and thinking “Yeah, right! As if there’d ever be a time in the future when people regularly talk via video screen!” Boy, was I was wrong! It is now more
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The Keys to Creating a Good Work from Home Space
Before we launch into what makes a good work from home space, I want to thank all of those working essential jobs who are keeping everyone who is staying home safe and fed. And yes, I’m at home, not sure
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The Benefits of Boomerang Employees
Once upon a time, employees and employers mated for life. Anything less would have been seen as disloyal – perhaps even traitorous. But with Millennials comprising such a large portion of the workforce, the shift from job to job has
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Coronavirus Will Test How Well Companies Will Function with The Increase of Telecommuters
With the mass hysteria about the outbreak of the COVID-19 aka the Coronavirus, a lot of major companies are asking their employees to work from home in an effort to try and lessen the spread of the virus. Microsoft recently
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Is Not Hiring Smokers Discrimination?
To hire a smoker or not to hire a smoker? That is the question! But is it discrimination not to? The answer is surprisingly yes and no, and primarily depends on where you happen to live. It’s a debate that
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Employer Branding vs. Recruitment Marketing
In today’s world, most everyone is stepping into their careers with a college degree and the best experiences in internships, special projects, and volunteer work. So, it can be difficult for companies to attract and eventually hire the hardest working
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Can You Tell Me How to Get More Innovation Revenue?
Why Diversity in The Workforce Fuels Growth At a young age, we all embraced an unlikely iconic duo of a bird and a snuffleupagus without questioning their collaboration. Elmo’s age and species are up for debate, but his contribution to
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How to Develop a Talent Pipeline
Replacing employees is expensive. The 2017 retention report says that it costs about $15,000 to replace an employee making $45,000. To save on high costs, energy and resources, your team needs a talent pipeline. A talent pipeline is a group
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How to Tell Who’s a Good Fit and Who Is Just a Good Interviewer
When hiring a new employee, there’s always the risk that they aren’t as good of a fit as you thought. Someone confident and charming who seems great on paper might not actually have applicable skills they need for the position.
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