Despite slowdown, companies still hiring
Companies are still hiring, though there is a slight slowdown in the economy. Experts disagree on whether the U.S. is facing a recession, but some economic indicators are causing concern. Employers need to be prepared. Despite a high inflation rate, the labor market...
Independent contractors can save you money
Hiring independent contractors rather than full-time employees can save some employers money. You don’t have to pay for overhead or benefits, yet you can have an expert in the field to call on for advice and have peace of mind. Independent contractors and consultants...Employee recognition increases morale, productivity
In any social setting, a thank-you can go a long way. In the workplace, letting employees know they’re appreciated will help build morale and increase productivity. Managers are quick to inform employees when they’ve made a mistake, but too few companies reward their...How do you keep your remote workers engaged?
As the number of employees working remotely has increased during the pandemic, communication has become key to keeping them engaged. Good technology, such as Slack, Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Meet or Cisco WebEx, is critical for effective communication, along with...
Prepare your staff to address workplace violence
We see it all too often in the news. A disgruntled employee goes to his workplace and shoots several people. Though the major events make headlines, many more violent episodes occur in the workplace annually that don’t draw national media attention, the Society for...
