Modern life is very casual…maybe too casual. Both employees and employers agree that workplace manners could use some work. One study has shown that rudeness in the workplace inhibits employee performance, and an investigation published in the Academy of Management Journal showed that incivility decreases the ability to solve problems creatively and the desire to… Read more »
It sounds like the job of your dreams. Great salary. Stellar benefits. You even have an interview or have made it through the first round. But do you really know much about the company that is hiring? Getting a job is not simply about knowing how to perform certain tasks on deadline. It is also… Read more »
Employee engagement is a serious matter, since employees who lack the motivation for their work are costly, both in terms of resources and company culture. There’s no direct way to tell how much a lack of employee engagement costs, but Gallup pegged it at about $450-550 billion a year. While US companies enjoy the highest… Read more »
Are you a good listener at work? Most of us think we are, but very few of us actually listen well. Listening is one of the most important skills needed in the workplace, but few of us ever take the time to polish up those skills. According to the International Listening Association (yes, there really… Read more »
You have probably seen resumes like them: lots of jobs in not so many years. The job candidate whose resume you are holding in your hands has carefully explained that they were not let go from any position, but rather chose to pursue new opportunities. You need new talent and the candidate’s skills are top… Read more »
The hiring process is time-consuming, costly, and soaks up important resources, but it is a critically important procedure that builds your team, adds important skills to your corporate arsenal, and helps your company achieve greater success. However, today’s hiring market has been squeezing those in charge of hiring. Deadlines are tighter than ever and an… Read more »
Showing employees that the company values them is an important part of any business, but not every company can afford to hand out large cash bonuses on a regular basis. In a short piece in Forbes, Meghan Biro noted that companies with employees who felt like they were appreciated were significantly more profitable than other… Read more »
Landing a job is only the first step of your career. Now that you have the opportunity to use your skills and talents, it’s time to start moving towards some of your work goals (for how to develop these goals, please see our post on developing your career). Showing your employer that you are committed… Read more »
Big Data. The term is found just about everywhere, but as shown by this insightful post from UC Berkeley’s School of Information blog, everyone seems to understand it differently. This ambiguity can be a serious disadvantage for businesses. After all, it may be clear that Big Data and analytics can enhance the bottom line, but… Read more »
Newspapers and magazines are overflowing with insights on the “gig economy”, from how employers can successfully tap into expertise without a commitment to how to distinguish part-time workers from freelancers. Both companies and job seekers now have many options in the workplace (if you are weighing the pros and cons of freelancing, please see our… Read more »