Onboarding: Beyond Orientation

The other day, I asked an HR Manager about her onboarding process. She responded by outlining a routine that involved copying two forms of identification from the new hire, reviewing insurance information, having them sit through a mandatory sexual harassment video, and discussing some administrative policies. I had to smile – was this onboarding? Not …

Non traditional Work Hours

How Adopting Non-Traditional Work Hours Can Improve Employee Productivity & Morale

Companies are always looking to improve employee efficiency, so why do so many of them cling to the 8-hour workday? It all started during the Industrial Revolution when people worked up to 16 hours a day. That was unsustainable, so when a guy named Robert Owen stepped up and said, “Eight hours labor, eight hours …

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Want to Stand Out to Employers on LinkedIn? Follow These 3 Tips

LinkedIn is your resume in social media form, and ‌it’s become just as important as your paper resume. Below are a few simple updates you can make to increase page views and job offers on LinkedIn. 1. Your Profile Photo Should Look Interview-Ready Dressing to impress for an interview is obvious. What’s less obvious is …

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Are You Getting Enough Sleep? If Not, You Could Face Negative Impacts on Your Career and Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness month. One aspect that impacts mental health and your career is the amount of sleep you get each night. Adequate sleep is required to restore and repair body systems. Proper sleep also helps the brain properly function. Long work hours, increasing stress levels, and regular use of electronic devices may …

Are you being ghosted?

Are You Being Ghosted During Your Hiring Process? This Might Be Why…

Getting ghosted by candidates is increasingly common. A significant number of candidates are not showing up for interviews, responding to job offers, or beginning work on the start date. Ghosting became even more common when the coronavirus pandemic hit. More employees leaving their jobs meant there were more job openings. Additional hiring to fill the …

How to Wow Your New Boss – 5 Ways to Start Your New Job Right

Congratulations on landing that new job! You probably expect to get some onboarding and training from your new employer to ensure that you are successful in your new role. But are you also thinking about what you can do to make your new boss glad they hired you? As a recruiter who has placed hundreds …

Should You Try to Keep GenZers (and Everyone Else) on the Job?

LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence Index  looked at what would prompt different generations of workers to change jobs. When asked, “Why change jobs?”, the following were high on the list for all generations but for GenZers (those born after 1997): 80% wanted better alignment with their interests and values 76% wanted more opportunities to learn Better compensation …