If you want to be an employer of choice here in the metro Detroit area it is important that you know what will attract candidates beyond salary and stable employment. Your employees want perks. Those are incentives to encourage them to remain engaged on the job and loyal to the company. Here are some of… Read more »
It is natural at the beginning of every new year to take stock of the previous one and see what things we’ve learned and lessons can be applied to our lives. What happened in 2014 that provided some insight about hiring and how can we apply this information to a new job search? Here are… Read more »
It isn’t difficult to imagine that the holidays can be a time of employee stress and burnout. Even management is susceptible to the stresses of the season. The demands on our time have increased, there are more family and friend obligations out of the office, and even the joyful aspects of the holiday season call… Read more »
You have probably heard that the holidays are a slow time for business hiring. It can be frustrating to take a several week break in December especially when you’ve been on the job market for a while. However, this advice is somewhat outdated. It isn’t that companies aren’t hiring this time of year. The real… Read more »
Every year management has to balance between holiday enjoyment and daily motivation. The work still needs to get done but no one really wants to do it. Daydreaming about hot cocoa by the fire and stress about getting all the perfect gifts before traveling for the holidays can make everyone edgy. So how do you… Read more »
Have you ever Googled yourself? This is a great way to see how others generally perceive you by looking at your online image. Your personal brand is made up of your work history, your online profiles, and your ability to sell your own skills. As an administrative professional it is imperative that you understand your… Read more »
Employee stress causes more than dissatisfaction on the job — it is the leading cause of conditions such as high blood pressure and heart disease. No one should feel so stressed out by their job that it is causing them physical harm, yet thousands of Americans do. As a manager or business owner, you can… Read more »
Administrative assistants often view their job as “behind the scenes,” but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Admins represent their executives or businesses to the company’s customers or the public in many cases. Networking is a skill that everyone — especially administrative workers — should cultivate, even if they think they won’t need to… Read more »
Employee engagement is essential for a successful company. Every manager wants to makes sure that their employees are satisfied and happy on the job. Are your employees happy? How can you tell? Here are a few things to keep in mind to gauge your employees’ happiness and continue to show your appreciation: Measurement. The only… Read more »
No matter how much you prepare for an interview, you may find yourself in a situation that makes you very uncomfortable. If you come face-to-face with a stressful interview, how can you keep your cool? A stressful interview may mean you don’t want the job anyway but that doesn’t mean you can just walk out… Read more »