The Rise of The Gig Economy

The Rise of The Gig Economy

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...
Implementing A Performance Improvement Plan

Implementing A Performance Improvement Plan

At some point in time, almost every manager is going to encounter an under-performing employee. In some cases, a manager may simply terminate the employee, but in other cases, there may be a greater benefit in investing some additional effort to try and help them...
The Skills Needed To Be a Great Recruiter

The Skills Needed To Be a Great Recruiter

With the job market as hot as it is right now, more and more companies are turning to internal and external recruiters to help find top-talent. With this increased demand in the workforce, there has been a trickle down effect and colleges and universities have seen an...
Creating A Welcoming Environment For Your Employees

Creating A Welcoming Environment For Your Employees

In the business industry, it is commonplace to hear companies say things like “the customer is always right” due to the notion that consumers are the backbone and driving force of all things business. While a business cannot thrive without clients, a company cannot be...
Recruiting Challenges for Human Resources

Recruiting Challenges for Human Resources

As a Human Resources professional, one of the most difficult parts of the job is to keep the business staffed with quality employees. If your business has a high turnover rate, it becomes even more difficult to not only hire quality employees but also to fill what...