The True Cost of a Bad Hire (And How to Avoid One)

Employee holding head in frustration while sitting at computer

Despite your best efforts, sometimes people aren’t what they seem. Maybe a job candidate padded their resume and their skills aren’t what you need; maybe they put on a great act and presented themselves as someone who would be a good fit for your high-performing team but fell flat shortly after coming onboard.  Bad hires […]

Boosting Employee Retention in Financial Services and Office Support

It’s one of the great mysteries of the working world: What are the best strategies for keeping your employees?  Employee retention should be at the heart of every vision for future growth, expansion, and success. A longstanding team has deep institutional knowledge, vast expertise, and a solid understanding of your clients, customers, and industry; when […]

Seasonal Staffing Strategies in Manufacturing and Distribution

For some companies, the end of the year is a busy season. Last-minute orders, or rush projects that need to be delivered before the calendar flips to the new year (and maybe even the new fiscal year); can all add up to a stressful time.  It’s also a time when your employees want to take […]

Emotional Intelligence in Hiring: Identifying Top Talent

It’s considered one of the most important factors in the hiring process, but it’s something few employers and hiring managers consider: Emotional intelligence.  Simply put, emotional intelligence is developing skills that allow a person to manage their own emotions while understanding the emotions of people around them. It means keeping calm and steady without allowing […]