Monthly Archives: July 2019
Personal Cognitive Biases to Keep in Mind When Hiring So You Don’t Miss Talent
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Personal biases are built into each and every one of us. While biases may vary widely from person to person, it’s practically impossible to avoid them altogether. Some of these biases are harmless (or even helpful at times) but when it comes to hiring, some biases can lead you to…
4 Reasons Why Your Business May Need an IT Consultant
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When it comes to technology, many business owners are in the dark. Sure, you might know the basics (connecting to WiFi is pretty much necessary these days), but if things get a little more complicated—which software to use and when to update it, removing viruses, analyzing data, and so on—you’re…
How to Find Motivation for Monday
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If rainy days and Mondays—and especially Mondays—always get you down, you’re not alone. In fact, up to 76% of Americans experience “Sunday night anxiety” in anticipation of the new work week starting on Monday morning. There’s a reason Mondays have a bad rap: work is a source of…
How to Recruit Cybersecurity Talent Without Knowing Cybersecurity
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As technology ingrains itself into the day-to-day operations of almost every business in the world, cybersecurity becomes increasingly important. The need for talented cybersecurity professionals is very real; in fact, cybersecurity is consistently rated among the top most difficult positions to fill in the tech industry. This is partly…
How to Help Your Staff Form Relationships With Clients
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Robin Sharma, a well-respected leadership expert, once said: “The business of business is relationships.” As much as we sometimes get lost in profit margins, project details, and marketing strategies, the truth is that relationships are at the very heart of what makes a business work. While coworker relationships—within…
What to Look for When Hiring an Internal Recruiter
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Very few things in business are more important than hiring the right people. So when you’re hiring an internal recruiter—a person that will play a big role in your future hires—the stakes are extra high. If your company is constantly making hiring decisions or regularly adding personnel, an internal…
Staffing Options: Short-Term Hire, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire
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When you need to fill a position at your company, it’s important to know exactly what you’re looking for. Of course, this applies to the type of employee you’re looking for—skill set, work ethic, etc.—but it also applies to the type of employment offer you want to extend. …
What You Need to Know About Severance Packages
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Losing your job is a challenge. The transition from “employed” to “unemployed” can be difficult in many ways, affecting everything from your morale and confidence to your financial stability and way of life. While a terminated employee bears the brunt of losing their job, letting go of employees can…
How to Spot a Toxic Employee
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Personnel is any business’s greatest asset—but it can also be their biggest liability. As much as a great employee can lift a company up, a bad employee can bring a company down. While some of these detrimental employees can be identified from a mile away, sometimes, there are more…