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Separation Agreements: Going Separate Ways with a Written Handshake

Separation Agreements: Going Separate Ways with a Written Handshake

When the decision is made that a company and an employee must go separate ways, then a separation agreement is advisable. It acts as a "written handshake" between the two parties and can prevent misunderstandings down the line.

January 25, 2019 ・4 mins read

New Position: Promote From Within or Hire Externally?

You have an open position and you want to make sure you bring in the right person for the job. There is no room for error since the wrong hire can have a negative ripple effect through the ranks and your bottom line, while a superstar can launch your team, your division or even the entire company to the next level. Here are a few considerations when deciding whether to hire from within or hire externally.

January 24, 2019 ・4 mins read

Attracting Talent in a Competitive Hiring Market

Incentives Like Flexible Work Schedule, Unlimited Paid Time Off and Remote Work Options May Help Employers Attract and Retain Employees.

August 31, 2018 ・4 mins read

Hiring Your First Employee? Here’s How to Set Up Your Employee Screening Program

Are you about to hire your first employee? Use these steps to devise a smart, compliant and effective employment screening program.

February 21, 2018 ・6 mins read

3 Common Hiring Challenges and What You Can Do About Them

Hiring the right people is a critical part of successfully growing your company. Each new hire can have an impact on your company’s turnover rate as well as bottom-line costs. Also, new hires at smaller companies can often have a greater influence on company culture compared to larger organizations. Here are three common hiring challenges and ways to overcome them.

March 24, 2017 ・4 mins read

How can my company rescind a job offer?

Rescinding a job offer letter comes with compliance risks. Before you take back that job offer, read about the potential risks and how to avoid them.

February 6, 2017 ・3 mins read

How can I perform an unofficial reference check?

January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read

5 Tips for Improving Your Job Interview Skills

Did you know that a majority of interviewers form an opinion of a candidate -- either positive or negative -- within the first 10 minutes? To make sure you take advantage of these crucial first few minutes in your next job interview, be prepared from the get-go with these tips for making a great first impression.

December 27, 2016 ・5 mins read

Can you ask a candidate in an application if they have another job?

December 15, 2016 ・3 mins read

7 Things the Most Respected Bosses Do Every Day

Not all bosses are created equal. Some are more respected and admired than others. And some will go down as one of the most horrible bosses their employees have ever had. If you want to be considered one of the former, start with these seven things the most respected bosses do every day.

November 29, 2016 ・5 mins read

Strategies to Improve Employee Retention

Retaining the best talent is a complex, many-faceted challenge that can negatively impact an organization’s productivity and profit margins if it isn’t taken seriously or addressed effectively.

January 25, 2019 ・4 mins read

5 Tools You Can Use to Evaluate Employee Engagement

With today’s multi-generational and mobile workforce, business leaders face challenges in building an engaged team culture that will drive their company success. With an eye on future success, businesses should look for ways to monitor and measure employee engagement levels.

January 24, 2019 ・4 mins read

4 Expert Tips for a Successful Hiring Process

There are many steps hiring managers must take to fill an open position. These include sourcing applicants, screening candidates, interviewing, writing the offer and more.

January 24, 2019 ・5 mins read

Are Your Recruitment Efforts Falling Flat? Data May be the Answer!

Are Your Recruitment Efforts Falling Flat? Data May be the Answer!

Too many businesses make the mistake of not tracking or using recruitment analytics. Here are some pieces of data you should be collecting as you hire new employees.

March 21, 2018 ・6 mins read

4 Ways to Coach Your Employees to Success

Coaching and development are critical components of employee management and among the most worthwhile business investments you can make. So how do you lead your team to greatness? Here are some tips for efficiently coaching employees to their best performance.

July 27, 2017 ・4 mins read

5 Tips to Improve Onboarding and Retain Employees

Employers are constantly competing to retain highly qualified employees. One factor that can give you an edge in employee engagement and retention is a robust onboarding process. Sixty nine percent of employees are more likely to stay with the company for at least three years after a great onboarding experience.

March 14, 2017 ・4 mins read

Should I issue 'promotion' or 'transfer' letters when an employee changes jobs?

January 17, 2017 ・1 min read

How do I determine if my event planner employee is exempt or non-exempt?

January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read

What should I do if a former employer refuses to provide a reference?

December 19, 2016 ・3 mins read

Can a recruiter reject a candidate due to the candidate requiring relocation?

December 14, 2016 ・2 mins read

5 Tips for Recruiting Talent on Social Media (and 7 Tips for Minimizing Risk)

Employers use social media sites to search for candidates and create interest in openings by posting both job information and details about their organizations. If you are using social media to attract talent, here are a few tips for doing it right.

August 9, 2016 ・4 mins read

Separation Agreements: Going Separate Ways with a Written Handshake

Separation Agreements: Going Separate Ways with a Written Handshake

When the decision is made that a company and an employee must go separate ways, then a separation agreement is advisable. It acts as a "written handshake" between the two parties and can prevent misunderstandings down the line.

January 25, 2019 ・4 mins read

Strategies to Improve Employee Retention

Retaining the best talent is a complex, many-faceted challenge that can negatively impact an organization’s productivity and profit margins if it isn’t taken seriously or addressed effectively.

January 25, 2019 ・4 mins read

5 Tools You Can Use to Evaluate Employee Engagement

With today’s multi-generational and mobile workforce, business leaders face challenges in building an engaged team culture that will drive their company success. With an eye on future success, businesses should look for ways to monitor and measure employee engagement levels.

January 24, 2019 ・4 mins read

4 Expert Tips for a Successful Hiring Process

There are many steps hiring managers must take to fill an open position. These include sourcing applicants, screening candidates, interviewing, writing the offer and more.

January 24, 2019 ・5 mins read

New Position: Promote From Within or Hire Externally?

You have an open position and you want to make sure you bring in the right person for the job. There is no room for error since the wrong hire can have a negative ripple effect through the ranks and your bottom line, while a superstar can launch your team, your division or even the entire company to the next level. Here are a few considerations when deciding whether to hire from within or hire externally.

January 24, 2019 ・4 mins read

Attracting Talent in a Competitive Hiring Market

Incentives Like Flexible Work Schedule, Unlimited Paid Time Off and Remote Work Options May Help Employers Attract and Retain Employees.

August 31, 2018 ・4 mins read

Are Your Recruitment Efforts Falling Flat? Data May be the Answer!

Are Your Recruitment Efforts Falling Flat? Data May be the Answer!

Too many businesses make the mistake of not tracking or using recruitment analytics. Here are some pieces of data you should be collecting as you hire new employees.

March 21, 2018 ・6 mins read

Hiring Your First Employee? Here’s How to Set Up Your Employee Screening Program

Are you about to hire your first employee? Use these steps to devise a smart, compliant and effective employment screening program.

February 21, 2018 ・6 mins read

4 Ways to Coach Your Employees to Success

Coaching and development are critical components of employee management and among the most worthwhile business investments you can make. So how do you lead your team to greatness? Here are some tips for efficiently coaching employees to their best performance.

July 27, 2017 ・4 mins read

3 Common Hiring Challenges and What You Can Do About Them

Hiring the right people is a critical part of successfully growing your company. Each new hire can have an impact on your company’s turnover rate as well as bottom-line costs. Also, new hires at smaller companies can often have a greater influence on company culture compared to larger organizations. Here are three common hiring challenges and ways to overcome them.

March 24, 2017 ・4 mins read

5 Tips to Improve Onboarding and Retain Employees

Employers are constantly competing to retain highly qualified employees. One factor that can give you an edge in employee engagement and retention is a robust onboarding process. Sixty nine percent of employees are more likely to stay with the company for at least three years after a great onboarding experience.

March 14, 2017 ・4 mins read

How can my company rescind a job offer?

Rescinding a job offer letter comes with compliance risks. Before you take back that job offer, read about the potential risks and how to avoid them.

February 6, 2017 ・3 mins read

Should I issue 'promotion' or 'transfer' letters when an employee changes jobs?

January 17, 2017 ・1 min read

How can I perform an unofficial reference check?

January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read

How do I determine if my event planner employee is exempt or non-exempt?

January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read

5 Tips for Improving Your Job Interview Skills

Did you know that a majority of interviewers form an opinion of a candidate -- either positive or negative -- within the first 10 minutes? To make sure you take advantage of these crucial first few minutes in your next job interview, be prepared from the get-go with these tips for making a great first impression.

December 27, 2016 ・5 mins read

What should I do if a former employer refuses to provide a reference?

December 19, 2016 ・3 mins read

Can you ask a candidate in an application if they have another job?

December 15, 2016 ・3 mins read

Can a recruiter reject a candidate due to the candidate requiring relocation?

December 14, 2016 ・2 mins read

7 Things the Most Respected Bosses Do Every Day

Not all bosses are created equal. Some are more respected and admired than others. And some will go down as one of the most horrible bosses their employees have ever had. If you want to be considered one of the former, start with these seven things the most respected bosses do every day.

November 29, 2016 ・5 mins read

5 Tips for Recruiting Talent on Social Media (and 7 Tips for Minimizing Risk)

Employers use social media sites to search for candidates and create interest in openings by posting both job information and details about their organizations. If you are using social media to attract talent, here are a few tips for doing it right.

August 9, 2016 ・4 mins read

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