by: Claire Lew-Signal v. Noise I’m an introvert. Most people don’t believe me when I tell them this (I do a lot of public speaking for an introvert 😳), but I am an introvert through-and-through. When I need to recharge, I seek alone time as opposed to being around a group people. As an introvert,… read more
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7 Ways to Increase Employee Productivity
by:RecruitLoop Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Lucy Benton – Chief Editor at Admission Service. Her opinions are her own. The productivity of any company is almost always directly proportional to the performance of its employees. A successful organization will always go through challenging times, and those are the moments when employees matter… read more
The 7 Essential Leader Archetypes And The Hidden Gaps That Accompany Them
by: Kathy Caprino-FORBES Have you ever wondered why some people are able to stand in their greatness as leaders, and evolve and grow even in the face of extreme challenges, while others falter in their gaps? There’s been volumes and volumes written about great leadership today, but much of it doesn’t look at how we… read more
Better To Bend Than To Break: Why Agility Matters More Than Ever, And How To Build It
by:Margie Warrell , CONTRIBUTOR-Forbes “For the times they are a-changin’… ” These immortal lyrics by Bob Dylan are no less relevant today than when he first sang them back in the 1960s. The reality is, we’re living in an age of acceleration – where change is happening faster than most of us can keep up… read more
How Do You Know Someone Has True Leadership Skills? Look for These 5 Signs
By Marcel Schwantes-Inc. Sometimes the only way you’ll truly know whether a leader’s skills are genuine is to measure the manager that made your life miserable against the one that had you thinking often, “This is too good to be true.” If you think your boss is some freak of nature and you’re the luckiest… read more
6 Different Personality Types and How to Manage Them
by RecruitLoop: Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Wheeler Coleman – CEO and Executive Partner at EC-United. His opinions are his own. There are many facets involved in a managerial position, yet few are more complex than learning to deal with the array of different employee personality types. And while every employee has… read more
5 Expert Tips For Building Rapport While Interviewing a Candidate
SOURCE: Diani Clark, RecruitLoop Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Diana Clark. Her opinions are her own. A job interview is undoubtedly a tremendously important event for a candidate. It is an opportunity to be hired by a great company and develop new professional skills, which are critical for advancing their career. That’s why a… read more
Spring 2017 HR Compliance Calendar
Spring 2017 HR Compliance Calendar Below is a summary of compliance requirements that took effect recently or will take effect over the next few months. March 13, 2017: San Jose, CA adopts scheduling ordinance. Employers with 36 or more non-exempt employees must offer additional work hours to existing qualified employees before hiring new employees, subcontractors,… read more
Employee Status Changes: Two Major Milestones
Employee Status Changes: Two Major Milestones Life events can impact an employee’s benefits and pay and may require updates to W-4s and other employment records. Below are considerations following two major employee milestones. My employee recently got married. What do I need to consider? If an employee gets married, you may need to make updates… read more
8 Keys to Getting New Hires Started on the Right Foot
A new hire’s first days, weeks, and months establish the foundation for the rest of the employment relationship. Failure to take the time to acclimate new hires to your company culture, procedures, and expectations can lead to lower productivity and higher turnover. Consider these onboarding guidelines to help new employees get started on the right foot:… read more