Leadership & management
Tips to Becoming an Effective New Manager
The transition to management is much more than a title change. It means committing to learning new skills that will help you be a positive leader. Inspired by Stephen R. Covey’s “7 Habits for Highly Effective Managers,” here are five proven practices that can help you go from an individual contributor to effective new manager…
Read MoreHuman Resources Mistakes Small Businesses and Startups Should Avoid
Entrepreneurial by nature, small businesses and startups can be adept at using limited resources to handle a variety of tasks. When it comes to Human Resources, though, they may think their size or growth stage doesn’t warrant hiring a dedicated professional. Or, they may hire an inexperienced HR person to manage projects that may be…
Read MoreReasons Contract Employees Leave and How to Avoid Them
Organizations often rely on contract employees to support their teams, and a great deal of work goes into each hire. Making the most of those relationships seems like a no brainer, but there are times when contract employees leave before the assignment ends. This costs the company time and money, and will likely put the…
Read MoreHow to Get Top Candidates to Say Yes to Your Offer
It’s been said that “money makes the world go ‘round.” But in many years of recruiting and speaking to thousands of prospective candidates, we can confidently tell you that for many, money falls lower on the priority list than you might think. If you are looking to entice your top candidate to say “yes” to…
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