As many business leaders will tell you, employee retention in today’s world is increasingly dependent on the quality of a company’s onboarding procedure for new hires. Onboarding in 2019 isn’t just about providing quality training to new employees,...
As a Human Resources professional, assessments of job candidates is a major part of your role within a company. Filing through mounds of assessments given to each candidate can be a daunting task and eat up a lot of your time throughout the day. Now, more and more...
Many people who are seeking professional careers at first may not even consider the possibility of negotiating a price with a company. Unfortunately, through this, you may be leaving money on the table and undervaluing yourself as a professional. Fortunately, there...
There are estimates that 50% of workers will be engaged in freelance work by 2020. The gig economy made up only 10.5% of the workforce in 2005, and it has only grown from there. In this article, we will explore some aspects of the gig economy such as, why the gig...
Having a remote team of workers for your company has a lot of benefits. Remote workers have been shown to be more productive. It’s less expensive for companies to have remote workers instead of housing them in an office. However, there are many benefits to having a...
Burnout has been described many ways. It usually starts off like you’re just stressed and will move past it soon enough. But eventually, it feels like you hit a wall. It’s an awful feeling of constant, long-term stress, where you are just worn out and can’t seem to...
Nearly 70 percent of entrepreneurs in the United States start their businesses from home, according to Small Business Trends. This eliminates the extra overhead of getting an office, paying another phone bill and traveling to and from work. If you are thinking about...
Asking for a raise in any industry is always tricky. When planning on asking for a raise from your boss, the number one thing to do is be prepared for the conversation. Extensively outline your talking points and fill them with good examples of why you deserve a...
In almost any situation in life, whether it be personal or professional, There will be times where you will have to listen, and listen actively. Actively listening is different than just listening. Actively listening to someone means you are fully engaged in the what...
Pitching any idea can be difficult especially if you have had no prior experience. Whether you are pitching an idea to your boss or pitching your company to a group of investors, learning how to do it effectively can make a significant difference. When it comes to...
