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 »
Posts Tagged: Staffing Agencies in Detroit MI
How to Show Employees Your Gratitude … and Mean It!
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!)
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 »
How to Create a Better Working Environment with Temporary Employees
Temporary workers can be the very lifeblood of certain industries. When you have surges of production that need additional help or a backlog of work that must be completed, hiring a temp is a great way to ensure success. But temporary workers do have needs, just like your permanent staff. So how can you create… Read more »
Temporary Staffing Trends Employers Need to Know
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
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
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 »
Tips for Firing Employees (But Not Making Enemies)
Employees who want to quit their jobs are often coached not to burn bridges. But does the same advice apply to managers who are facing the task of firing employees? In fact, many experts would suggest it is even more important for a manager to treat an outgoing employee with respect when they are the… Read more »
What’s Your Company’s True Culture? Use These Tips to Find Out
Your company culture will be the backbone of everything your organization does. It will inform every aspect of what you do from your mission statement to your final product. Do you know what your company culture is? And, if not, how do you determine what your culture is, or who you are as a company?… Read more »
Not Finding the Candidates You Need? This Might Be Why!
Have you done everything absolutely right to find your next candidate? You created a killer job posting, you are offering a competitive salary, and your office environment is a great place to work. You may even be targeting candidates in all the right places, including social media and in your own community. But why aren’t… Read more »