Competition for talent is fiercer than ever. In this challenging landscape, standing out as an employer can give you a competitive edge over other organizations. Here’s how to do it. Let Candidates Know They’ll Make an Impact People want to work in a place where their voice is heard and makes a difference. When employees…
With the pandemic adding up to 2.5 hours to the days of workers in many countries (19, including the U.S.), creating a better work-life balance has never been so important. Here are some tips to help you do just that. Learn to Say “No” It’s amazing what just two letters can do. By learning to…
We have all been there. You agree to a commitment only to realize later that you can’t do it—or don’t want to do it. It’s a stressful, often embarrassing dilemma. Here’s how to deal with this situation gracefully and effectively. Be truthful Let’s begin by agreeing to a basic principle: Lying is almost never a…
Living in a youth-centric means that you could be depriving your company of the wisdom and insight of older workers. Here are some ideas to help you buckle this trend and combat ageism in the workplace. 3 Ideas to Combat Ageism at Work Be Open to a Broad Range of Ages In your job postings,…
When it comes to running and growing your business, finding great employees is just half the battle—you must also find ways to retain them. Here are three tips to help you do just that. Pay Above Average Salaries It’s pure math: if the compensation you offer is attractive, your employees will think twice before changing…
In a shifting economic landscape, companies need the best talent they can get in order to keep moving forward. It’s a tight labor market, where the right strategy can be the difference between success and failure. Here’s how your company can get the upper hand. Treat Your Employees Well When asked how he managed to…
Burnout has been a recurrent topic of conversation since the pandemic first hit. However, after 18 months of distress and fatigue, it may be time to take more proactive measures to address this problem in your organization. Adjust Your Culture Management experts agree that burnout has more to do with the culture of an organization…
Error-free writing is essential to effective business communication. Here are three common grammar mistakes in business emails that you can avoid easily by keeping some simple tips in mind. Its/It’s This one of the most common errors you see in business emails. To avoid this mistake, remember that “it’s” is a contraction or “it is”…
Microsoft Word is the world’s word processor of choice. However, as is often the case with popular software applications, not everyone knows how to use it to its full potential. That’s why today we bring you three Microsoft Word tricks that will help you save time at work. Templates Tired of the same old plain…
As businesses try to turn the page on the pandemic, a surprising trend has emerged: candidates and companies are engaging in “ghosting,” a practice that originated in the dating world. Here’s what you need to know about this phenomenon. What Is Candidate Ghosting? In case you’re not familiar with the concept, “ghosting” occurs in dating…
