The Trick to Talking Openly About Salaries with Candidates (and without awkwardness!)

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Salary negotiations have long had a stigma in the American workplace. Why? Because no one, neither the employer nor the candidate, want to be the first to discuss money. This leads to situations where neither part is entirely happy with the results of the negotiation. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Conversations about… Read more »

How to Show Employees Your Gratitude … and Mean It!

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This is the season for gratitude. It is the time of year we think about all of the things for which we are thankful. They say it isn’t happy people who are thankful, but thankful people who are happy. So applying gratitude to your professional life and your employees is critical. Thanking your team is about… Read more »

How to Conduct Better Meetings at Work (That Your Employees Won’t Hate Attending!)

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Most managers are never trained on how to run a meeting that will be productive and positive. Often, meetings are a source of dread for employees when they realize that they would be better off spending their time working than talking about the work they’re doing. But meetings are sometimes essential, so it is critical… Read more »

Temporary Staffing Trends Employers Need to Know

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It has always felt like the temporary staffing industry was concrete. Employers simply contact an agency to help them source and hire talent each time an open position becomes available. But even staffing is facing an evolution in the midst of our technology- and internet-driven culture. If you’re a manager, it is a good idea… Read more »

The Perks of Hiring New Grads

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Finding the right person for your open position can be a challenging process. With so many potential candidates applying for your jobs, how do you determine which are the best fit? Every company needs to make tough decisions when choosing one candidate out of hundreds. Some companies like to hire recent college graduates for their… Read more »

5 Tips for Becoming a Better Boss to Your Workforce

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There is a difference between being a good manager and a great leader. Your staff counts on you to make important decisions, provide direction, and encourage them to do their best work. So how can you ensure that you are a better boss to your workforce? Here are five tips you can implement today to… Read more »