How to Manage Quiet Quitters
The concept of quiet quitting has obviously been around for years, but emerged overtly in 2022, after the pandemic upended work attitudes. The phrase gained popularity on TikTok, where many millennials and Gen-Zers took it up. Although some of the quiet but stubborn resistance is subsiding, managers must still deal with the fallout. How to […]
References Add Insights to Resumes
How much thought have you given to reviewing job prospects’ references? Conducting a reference check is a skill in its own right, requiring sensitivity and instincts for weeding out valuable input from generalized responses. The latter is presumably positive — after all, candidates choose the references themselves. A worthwhile conversation References serve several functions. The […]
How To Create a Raise Policy
In most cases, employees anticipate receiving a raise after working a certain amount of time at your firm — usually, six months to a year. Top performers who consistently exceed expectations expect to be paid a salary that reflects their hard work and level of responsibility. You look to offer competitive compensation to retain your […]
Job Sharing: When Two Heads Are Better Than One
Job sharing is not new, but it has always been more prevalent in the public sector than among private companies. Across the entire workplace, about 19% of all organizations now allow it, while the government actively promotes the practice. The CARES Act of 2020 encourages the pattern and even provides incentives to firms that divide […]
New-Collar Workers: A Trend That Embraces Diversity
A recent Cengage Group survey reported that 41% of respondents would prefer to get a certificate that would instantly qualify them for an in-demand job rather than obtain a college degree. These people are excellent candidates for “new-collar worker” positions. What is a new-collar worker? According to Indeed, new-collar jobs are associated with industries where […]
Spot Your Rising Stars
Once the team is in place, it is generally up to the managers to continue to monitor members’ development. They seek to identify those individuals likely to contribute most to the company. Especially in a smaller startup, it is helpful to recognize exceptional competency while the operation is still in its early stages. With an […]
Watercooler Chat Goes Electronic
A company newsletter can link all employees, providing a mix of useful and engaging information to captivate readers’ attention. Time and money are well invested. According to the Content Marketing Institute, every dollar spent generates an average return on investment of $38. The standard channel for distribution is email and the most typical schedule is […]
Are Gig Workers the Solution to the Talent Shortage?
Are you thinking about diverging from full-time employees as an approach to staffing your business? You might want to think about turning to gig workers as a solution to the situation. Let’s take a look at some statistics that showcase the power of the gig economy. Statistics about gig workers In 2021, the number of […]
Parental Leave Policies: Rules and Options
An inclusive parental leave policy can signal that you care about your team’s happiness, which helps retain workers, which in turn boosts your company’s bottom line. So even though offering paid parental leave as part of your employee benefits package costs money, the price of losing top talent, which could ripple across your company and […]