Japanese Company Offers to Quit for You
Landing a new job can be an extremely exciting event for someone. It’s a chance to meet new people, explore new opportunities, and hopefully increase one’s compensation.
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Recruiting Workers In the Construction Industry
For decades, the prevailing wisdom in the United States was that to get a good, high-paying career, it was necessary to get a college degree. But there is a large number of well-paying jobs that don’t require a college degree, although they may require more than just a high school diploma.
Job-Hoppers Hopping to Find Higher Pay
Employees leave companies for a variety of reasons: dissatisfaction with the work; personality clashes with managers or coworkers; long commutes; poor work/life balance; etc. But according to a new Office Team survey, compensation is still one of the primary reasons employees switch jobs. And, in a tight labor market that favors employees, their ability to do […]
Job-Hoppers Hopping to Find Higher Pay
Employees leave companies for a variety of reasons: dissatisfaction with the work; personality clashes with managers or coworkers; long commutes; poor work/life balance; etc. But according to a new Office Team survey, compensation is still one of the primary reasons employees switch jobs. And, in a tight labor market that favors employees, their ability to […]
The High Cost of High Turnover
Make no mistake: High employee turnover impacts the day-to-day operation of your business. It also sends a message to prospective job candidates, and the message isn’t “work here.”
Is It Time to Rethink How You Advertise Jobs?
Granted, it’s a job seeker’s market. But if you’re not attracting applicants, you may want to stop blaming the economy and take a look at your job postings.
Is Your Work Air Conditioning Sexist?
Some like it hot, while others like it cold. For most offices, this is a real workplace battle. But is it one that is also based on gender? A recent NPR article suggests office air conditioning standards are based on outdated research, created in an era when the majority of workers were male.
‘Athleisure’—Gym Clothes Now Workplace Approved
Get out your dress code; it may be time for an update. Clothing that used to be considered “gym clothes” and too casual for the workplace is now part of ‘athleisure’ business chic—think $195 sweatpants!
The Voice—What Algorithms Can Tell You About Applicants
Applicants may walk the walk, but now computers can determine if they can really talk the talk!
Are You Training Your Talent to Act Like Rookies?
In today’s Advisor, guest columnist, Liz Wiseman, reveals how using “rookie smarts”—no matter how long you’ve been in your profession—can be a valuable asset to any organization.