{excerpted from an article on NPR online} Back in 1942, many American voters had a good reason not to vote they were fighting in World War II. Today, many Americans feel disaffected and disconnected from the system. But a single vote can make a big difference. In fact, there have been more than a […]
TIP TUESDAY: What to Do When Your ID is Stolen
{The following article appeared in The Daily Herald earlier this month and is excerpted here with permission} by Jim Kendall Except for Ed Haag, the names that follow aren’t real, but the people and their stories about identity theft are. The experiences are important because ID theft can happen to any of us. The three […]
TIP TUESDAY: DOL Readies for Another Try on New Overtime Rule
by Tammy Binford at HR Daily Advisor Online} The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is on its way to issuing a new rule to determine what workers are eligible for overtime pay, and employers are expected to see a salary threshold higher than the one that’s been in place since 2004 but considerably lower than […]
TIP TUESDAY: 5 Ways to Increase Employee Productivity
By Ben Gold, President, QuickBridge Employee productivity is vital to your business’s success. Increasing employee productivity requires small business owners to motivate and engage their workers. If you’re a small business owner looking to ramp up productivity, you may face significant resource limitations. Driving productivity gains isn’t necessarily simple. Consider these five key tactics: 1. […]
TIP TUESDAY: 5 Perks Your Employees Expect
By Sean McMahon for the HR Daily Advisor A recent survey of 1,000 office workers by Adler Business Gifts found that 97% of employees expect company perks as part of their employment package. We all know how much recruitment can cost, so retaining your staff is more important than ever. If your business isn’t already […]
TIP TUESDAY: 10 Things to Do Your First Month on the Job
{excerpted from an article by Rueben Westmaas at Curiosity online} After months of searching and interviewing, you’ve finally landed a job you’re excited about. In a couple of weeks, you’ll be meeting your new coworkers, striving to make a good first impression, trying to fit in with company culture, hoping you don’t look like a […]
TIP TUESDAY: Improving the Employee Experience
by Bridget Miller, HR Daily Advisor Employee retention is key to the successful management of your organization, and one thing you can do to keep valued employees is to focus on the “employee experience.” Here are some tips for improving the employee experience: Remember that the employee experience begins during the recruitment process. First impressions […]
TIP TUESDAY: Job Interview Tips
{Excerpted from the Indeed Career Guide online} Here at The Hire Solution, we can help you prep your resume, find the right position for your skills and interests, and get you in front of the right person for an interview. The interview itself, though, is entirely in your hands, so here are some tips for […]
TIP TUESDAY: Top questions you should ask during an interview
{excerpted from a column by Mary Lee Gannon for The Ladders} Job interviews are laced with questions that give interviewers the opportunity to get to know A) if you will be an asset to the company and B) if you will fit into the company culture. As a prospective hire, use the interview as an […]
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 […]