Many have felt that surge of envy when friends and peers describe their seemingly cushy work situations whether it’s unlimited time off, luxurious office amenities or free gourmet snacks. All that glitters is not gold, though and those perks don’t necessarily translate into a fulfilling work environment. Are you falling for the following myths about […]
WEDNESDAY WORKFACT: Attracting and Retaining Millennials & Gen Z
Following a year where geopolitical and social concerns gave rise to a new wave of business activism, millennials and Gen Z are sounding the alarm, according to Deloitte’s 7th annual Millennial Survey.z The responses of more than 10,000 millennials in 36 countries, and 1,080 GenZs in six countries, suggest that this is an ideal time […]
TIP TUESDAY: 4 Tips for Dealing with Digital Disruption in 2019
{from Recruiting Daily Advisor} While artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have made recruiters lives easier, it still doesn’t make up for the fact that getting a job these days is still tough for many jobseekers. While we have yet to see what 2019 has in store for jobseekers and recruiters alike, one thing remains clear: […]
TIP TUESDAY: 3 Ways to Motivate Millennials at Work
by Brian Pittman for Ragan Communications Millennials make up the largest segment of the workforce, yet many companies haven’t adjusted their employee communications accordingly. Here are three easy steps to help you engage these hyper-connected employees without alienating others in today’s multigenerational workplace: 1. Engage each generation on its own terms. For example, Traditionalists born […]
WORKFACT WEDNESDAY: Millennials at Work
The odds are good that there’s a millennial sitting or standing at a desk near you right now. Or maybe you are one yourself. That’s because millennials are the largest generation currently active in the workforce. We focused our latest research on understanding how millennials feel about their school-to-work transition and career prospects as well […]
TIP TUESDAY: A New Employee’s First Day
An effective onboarding process ensures that new hires will feel welcome and prepared to take on their job, and understand the requirements of the position and performance expectations. Successful onboarding will also contribute to the likelihood that your new employee will become a long-time employee! The checklist below can help you outline your employee onboarding […]
TIP TUESDAY: 8 Phrases a Great Boss Tells/Asks Employees
{excerpted from The Ladders online newsletter} Communication can play a large role in determining your effectiveness and success as a leader. How you communicate with your employees can either show them they are valued or make them feel disposable. Great bosses find themselves using the following positive reinforcements, questions, and statements of gratitude on a […]
TIP TUESDAY: Six Summertime Survival Tips for Work-at-Home Parents
Summer is a difficult seasons for entrepreneurs. Juggling work with kids who need extra attention and outside playtime can make for some stressful days. You want to have fun, but you also know that the demands of business require your attention. Here are a few tips that will help you and the kids get happily […]
WORKFACT WEDNESDAY: Injuries in the Workplace
Overexertion and falls account for more than $25 billion in workers’ compensation costs in the U.S. The leading cause of injury on the list, overexertion, was typically related to lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying or throwing. Other exertions, which came in at number five, includes injuries due to bending, crawling, reaching, twisting, climbing, stepping, kneeling, […]
TIP TUESDAY: Linkedin Offers Unique Marketing Tools
{excerpted from an article by Jim Kendall from his blog and which originally appeared in the Daily Herald newspaper} LinkedIn launched, officially, in May 2003. A month later, the network had 4,500 members. Third quarter last year (2016, if your calendar is slow), LI had 467 million members worldwide; in the United States, LinkedIn membership […]