We’ve all been there: Lost sleep, agonized over which suit to wear, sweated bullets as we drove to corporate headquarters, taken a wrong turn and despite all our trial runs and best efforts, arrived at the scene of our job interview a bundle of nerves. Frankly speaking, if you haven’t, then you’re in a minority… Read more »
Posts Categorized: HR & Management
Increasing Morale to Boost Office Productivity
When are you most productive? When you’re down in the dumps dreading that Monday morning alarm clock, or when you sincerely look forward to a day at work? The answer is pretty simple. Happy employees are productive employees. So what can you do as a leader to positively impact office morale and ultimately reap the… Read more »
Eco-Friendly Office Practices
When it comes to protecting our environment, little things really do mean a lot. In 2021, minor changes in energy usage by Americans saved $19 billion and reduced greenhouse gas emissions in an amount equivalent to that generated by 29 million automobiles. Just think of the potential if you can get your office to “go… Read more »
Managing the Over and Underachiever
The secret to effective management is finding the best in each of your employees and using it to everyone’s advantage. This involves leading a myriad of personality types and individuals. The old cliché rings true: It takes all kinds to make a world – or in this case, a workplace. With this in mind, how… Read more »
Reduce Office Stress by Opening Lines of Communication between Coworkers
In the words of George Bernard Shaw, “the single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Regular, open communication between coworkers is critical for workplace success. It strengthens interpersonal relationships, which leads to enhanced job satisfaction, efficiency and engagement. Effective communication builds trust and mutual respect. So how can you… Read more »
How to Keep Your Good Employees
The Staffing Stream recently published an article about the importance of retaining your hardworking employees; because after the New Year 21% of those employees could be gone. According to a survey conducted by CareerBuilder, approximately 1 in 5 US full-time workers plan to change their jobs after January 2014. Why is this? Employees could be… Read more »
Temp staffing revenue growth sees sudden increase this June
A recent article on StaffingIndustry.com reported that temporary staffing revenue grew at a median rate of 15% year-over-year in June, accelerating significantly from the 10% pace reported each prior month in 2014, according to the latest Pulse Survey Report by Staffing Industry Analysts. The percentage of firms reporting positive year-over-year revenue growth rose to 82%… Read more »
Have a little help from my friends
The Beatles said it. Joe Cocker said it. Now Harvard researchers are saying it. Sometimes, you just need a little help from your friends…even at work. A recent article in the Harvard Business Review researched and reviewed how friendships in the workplace are actually quite a fantastic thing for productivity. We found this very interesting,… Read more »
A-Team Tip: Write a thank you note after an interview
Our Alternative Staffing tip of the week is about taking a step back and doing something a little more traditional – writing a Thank You note after an interview. Unlike sending an email (or doing nothing at all), sending and/or receiving a hand written note is far from and in between. It brings a sense of… Read more »
3 Tips on Developing an Effective Leadership Style
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” (Jack Welch) There is no such thing as a single “best” leadership style – but there is the best style for you, in a given situation. And there is a style that best… Read more »