This Is Every Manager’s Biggest Responsibility for the New Year

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Due to the pandemic, job seekers have new views on employers. Their priorities have shifted, putting a stronger emphasis on company culture, values, and mission and how the employer supports their staff during difficult times. Ultimately, every manager’s biggest responsibility for the new year is to answer the critical questions on job seekers’ minds. As… Read more »

The Biggest Workplace Lessons From 2020

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Saying that 2020 was a unique year feels like a massive understatement. COVID-19 shook the world, fundamentally altering the day-to-day lives – both personal and professional – of nearly everyone. As the pandemic unfolded, companies learned a variety of workplace lessons. Here’s a look at what businesses discovered during 2020. Sick Leave Doesn’t Just Benefit… Read more »

No More Hiring Mistakes! (Here’s How to Make Sure They Stop)

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Hiring is challenging. Often, you only have a limited amount of information about the candidates, which isn’t always ideal. Plus, you have to move quickly, which is typically a daunting prospect. If you don’t use the right hiring approach, it’s easy to make a mistake. Then, you’re stuck with a subpar new hire, and that… Read more »

Summer Interns Going Back to School? Here’s How to Keep Your Workplace Humming

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When the school year begins, many summer interns head back to the classroom, leaving their internships behind. While this is an expected part of the pattern, it can leave companies struggling, particularly if they are suddenly very shorthanded. While many companies then assume their only choice is to start a recruitment process to fill these… Read more »

3 Big Differences a Strong Work Team Can Make

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Most professionals spend more time with their coworkers and colleagues than they do their family and friends. Feeling like those you work with support you and have your back is incredibly important, ensuring everyone can help each other reach their goals. The ability to have some fun with your co-workers is also critical. Otherwise, the… Read more »

Here’s Where to Find the Best Employees for Mississippi’s Hottest Summer Jobs

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When you need to find great employees for summer jobs, you need to take a different approach during the recruitment phase. Placing vacancy announcements on national job boards may not yield the results you are hoping for, particularly if you need to find candidates quickly. Luckily, there are options that are ideal for filling summer… Read more »

Start Planning for Employees’ Sick Days Now

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  In a perfect world, you would always know well in advance when a worker is going to be absent. But, as we get closer to winter, you may see an increase in sick days as colds and the flu begin to circulate through the workplace. Often, with these sorts of absences, you may get… Read more »

These 5 Apps Can Make Your Workplace Safer

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  Since almost everyone has a smartphone in their pocket, it’s no surprise apps have been developed that can help make workplaces safer. Not only are these highly convenient based on their level of accessibility, but they are also low-cost methods to improve your company and provide employees with valuable tools. Here are five that… Read more »

Does Your Workplace Have Unspoken Rules? Here’s Why They’re Bad for Business

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  Every business needs rules to guide the actions of their employees. In most cases, these are listed in a series of formal policies and procedures, serving as a reference point for the activities of all workers within the company. However, most organizations also have numerous unspoken rules based on behavioral expectations and business norms…. Read more »

Every Candidate Hates When You Do This!

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  While the nature of the recruitment process can leave both sides frustrated at times, there is one surefire way to leave your candidates fuming: Ghosting. Ghosting in a term that describes the end of a relationship without any closure, typically because one side just stops communicating with the other, leaving questions hanging in the… Read more »