How To Give Constructive Criticism Your Employee Will Hear

constructive criticism

Nobody likes giving an employee negative feedback and, unless everything is going perfectly, giving constructive criticism can be pretty rough on both the employer and the team member. Unfortunately, ignoring problems and hoping they’ll just disappear will be worse in the long run.

The good news is there are a few key tips that can help make the review process fairly painless for you and the employee and likely to yield tangible results. Continue reading “How To Give Constructive Criticism Your Employee Will Hear”

Use References To Look Behind The Scenes Of Employee Resumes

checking references

Look Before You Leap

When you’re looking for a great candidate to fill an important role in your company, it’s best to take your time. Even if you need the position filled right away, an employee that’s a poor fit could cause you a bigger headache in the long run than letting a spot stay open a little longer.

It’s easy to get caught up in someone who looks great on paper. They may have all the right skills listed, paired with amazing accomplishments, but it’s important to remember that the resume is just one factor. To really understand whether an applicant is the best fit for your workplace, you need to talk with the people who can give you first-hand information: their references. Continue reading “Use References To Look Behind The Scenes Of Employee Resumes”

How To Combat Ghost Employees Haunting Your Business

combat employee ghosting

Have you ever scheduled an interview only for your applicant to no-show without notice? Or maybe you’ve gone as far as making a job offer only to never receive a response? It’s becoming a common occurrence at companies for positions of all sizes and skill levels known as “ghosting.”

What is Ghosting?

Ghosting originated as a way to describe one person’s complete disappearance and disengagement from a romantic pursuit. Now it’s starting to haunt employers, some of whom have reported up to a 50 percent failure at following through with interviews. Continue reading “How To Combat Ghost Employees Haunting Your Business”

Employee Habits: How to Be A Team Player in the Office

Be A Team Player

It’s rare these days that an employee will sit by him or herself and work on a project alone; more often than not, multiple employees will work on tasks together. That being said, the qualities and personal behaviors you bring to the group can impact the success of the project. How can you be an example employee and support your team?

Keep reading for tips to be a team player in your office. Continue reading “Employee Habits: How to Be A Team Player in the Office”

Employees and Productivity: How to Avoid the Afternoon Slump

Avoid The Afternoon Slump

For many employees, there’s something that happens most afternoons and you may have come to expect it: an energy crash.

The afternoon crash not only affects employees, it can also have a negative impact on overall company productivity and quality of work.

What can you do to avoid the afternoon slump and keep energy levels up? Keep reading to find out. Continue reading “Employees and Productivity: How to Avoid the Afternoon Slump”

How to Keep Employees Healthy All Year Round

Avoid Illness In The Office

During the middle of the summer, you may not be as worried about a cold or flu spreading to employees. That happens in fall and winter, right? While August is typically not considered part of cold and flu season, keeping employees healthy should always be a priority.

Here are a few tips from the Huffington Post to keep your employees feeling good year round. Continue reading “How to Keep Employees Healthy All Year Round”

What You Need to Know About Motivating Employees without Breaking the Bank

Show Appreciation On A Budget

Motivating employees can seem like a challenge when you want to buy something for staff, whether it be a fun experience or lunch. However, even with just a handful of team members, things add up.

How can managers motivate employees without emptying the budget? Keep reading to find out. Continue reading “What You Need to Know About Motivating Employees without Breaking the Bank”

How to Attract and Support Millennial Employees

Attract Millennial Workers

When you think of the phrase “Millennial Employees,” many negative stereotypes probably come to mind. When it comes to interacting with millennial employees, a CNBC report found that it’s better to treat them like anyone else: “…if you want to appeal to millennials and keep them in the fold, don’t treat them like millennials. Instead, address millennials as you would employees in any other demographic group.”

If you find this age group perplexing, here are a few tips for hiring and keeping millennial employees. Continue reading “How to Attract and Support Millennial Employees”