If you’ve ever wanted to make a resolution for your company, now’s the time. This year, you should resolve to avoid bad hires. You already know that there is a high cost to a bad hire, not just financially. So, what can you do individually to ensure that your company makes the best possible hire… Read more »
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Is Now The Time to Stick it Out or Find a New Job?
Now that the holidays are over, you may be refocused on other aspects of your life. Maybe you’re thinking about your current job. Is it still a good fit for you and your desired career path? Is now the time to stick it out or find a new one? Here are some pros and cons… Read more »
2019 Rewind: A Look Back at Our Most Popular Topics!
Wow. Is it almost 2020? As we close out 2019 and get ready to enter a new century of the Roaring 20s, we thought it would be good to take a look back at the most popular blog posts of the last year. What were our most popular topics, and what do readers want to… Read more »
3 Ways to Finish 2019 on a High Note
Now that we’ve taken a look back at what we did here at the Harvard Resource Solutions blog, let’s regroup and determine how we can finish out December on a high note. With every new year comes new resolutions and energy to keep us going. But the end of the year feels more reflective. How… Read more »
Work Going Too Fast Right Now? Here’s How to Excel, Anyway!
Many people say they want to work in a fast-paced environment. Often, job seekers will say it because they think that’s what employers want to hear. But fast-paced can mean a lot of things, and sometimes it’s beyond what you expected once you get started. What happens if work is going too fast for you?… Read more »
Change Is Coming! Use These Tips to Get Employees on Board
We really never know what the future holds. But today, on the precipice of 2020 as we usher in not only a new year but an entirely new decade, are we prepared for the changes that are coming? Every company will face changes, whether that’s in the evolving workforce, the economy, or technology. How can… Read more »
Hiring or Outsourcing: What Makes Sense for Your Business?
How do you spend most of your time? If you’re running a business or managing a department, you’re probably pulled in a number of directions. And when you need to make a hiring decision, how many hours do you spend on just that one process? What work goes unfinished when someone is missing from your… Read more »
How to Become a More Grateful (And Productive!) Professional
It’s November and that means we’re focused once again on thankfulness. It’s normal, since Thanksgiving falls as the end of the month, to only recognize how gratitude plays into your life this one month a year. But what if you could use gratitude to become a better worker, more productive, and happier all year long?… Read more »
Giving Feedback Needs to Move Up on Your Priority List
As a manager, you have a lot of things on your plate. You multitask daily and still you find that you can’t always meet the demands. But there is one thing that should be moved closer to the top of your priority list. How often do you give feedback to your employees? And how do… Read more »
5 Managerial Skills to Showcase in a Leadership Job Search
Companies often say they want leaders in their new positions. This is true whether the role is management or otherwise, since leadership skills are an indicator of success. So how can you showcase your managerial skills when you’re looking for a leadership role? And what are the top managerial skills employers are looking for? Before… Read more »