By Chad Olivia The talent shortage is real in every industry from software engineering to pharmacists. Managers sift through thousands of resumes every year, yet still struggle to find people who excel in their new roles. Despite ample evidence that skills are more important than specific fields of study, managers continue to focus on candidates […]
Sponsored by HRdirect Smart Apps By Jaime Lizotte Labor laws change all the time. Just when you think you understand the latest regulations, the federal government introduces something new. And don’t forget state and local changes. They also come you fast and furious, so it’s critical to stay on top of the latest rules to ensure
Business Owners Beware: Ban-the-Box Limits the Questions You Can Ask Job Applicants Read More »
By Chris Lennon Some companies think it’s okay to overlook HR. Especially in small and mid-sized firms, there are managers who think they can deal with employee issues themselves. After all, HR isn’t a highly technical field, like drawing up engineering plans or managing a manufacturing process. It’s not as though an HR department is
My Small Business Doesn’t Have an HR Department—Is That OK? Read More »
By Andre Lavoie You see your team being disengaged at work every day. They sit at their workstations, heads down and quiet—clicking mouses and tapping keyboards. Then they punch out. This could go on like this for a long time, and then eventually some people will leave. New employees will come in, and more will
3 Strategies to Improve Employee Retention and Engagement Read More »
To say I’m a huge fan of digital marketing titan Jay Baer would be an understatement bordering on criminally remiss. Not a week goes by that I don’t feast my ears on the delicious audio awesomeness that is the Social Pros Podcast. On episode 266 of Social Pros (one of the better ones, which is
Where to Find the Next Great Addition to Your Marketing Team Read More »
When you’re looking to hire someone, not everything you need to know is on the resume. Sometimes, you need the right soft skill to make sure the candidate will not only fit but thrive in your corporate culture. To find out what those crucial abilities are, we asked members from the Young Entrepreneur Council this question: Q. What
