The past two years have seen major changes in the working world. First, we had mass layoffs with the COVID-19 pandemic as companies couldn't afford …
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The so-called "gig economy" has boomed over the last several years. Rising numbers of workers are opting for temporary work such as freelancing or employment …
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Conventional wisdom would have us believe that, by nature, temporary work doesn't provide job stability. Intuitively, this makes sense — the logic is in its …
"Skills-based hiring" — it's a phrase that's on everyone's lips, but what is it? How did it evolve? Is it useful? What does it mean …
As we approach the end of 2022, it's vital that employers stay abreast of expected developments for next year. The past two years have seen …
As we've seen over the past couple of years, nothing is set in stone. The future is uncertain for almost every industry and many employers …
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It's indisputable that we live in economically uncertain times. As Forbes explains, following the global economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many experts believe …
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The oldest Gen Z members are already 25, meaning many of them have been in the workplace for quite some time. Zurich Insurance Group estimates …
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The world of work – and the world itself, for that matter – is constantly changing and evolving. McKinsey reports that the pandemic has accelerated …
Often when a candidate reaches the final rounds of interviews, they face a background check before receiving an official offer. Over 90% of employers conduct …
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Facebook launched back in 2004, followed by Twitter in 2006. Instagram came in 2010. And TikTok was born in 2016, though it didn't sweep the …
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With the cost of turnover so high and the uncertainty of the job market, retaining good employees is as important as ever. So what can …
Some employers have begun to take the extra step of screening applicants by conducting a credit check. This is typically done in conjunction with the …
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As a company grows or fluctuates, business owners and managers are tasked with hiring for that growth and change. But as most business owners know, …
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As a business owner or employer, you likely already know the struggles associated with hiring, scheduling, training and turnover. You may be wondering if there's …
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Historically, marijuana is a drug that has been tested for in pre-employment drug screenings as well as drug testing current employees. However, with many states …
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Productivity is simply a measure of efficiency or amount of work completed. Not all ways to measure productivity are created equally, however. The U.S. Bureau …
There's a reason turnover is feared among managers and business owners. It can be costly to lose (and replace) an employee. There are the obvious …
Not only is employee turnover a headache to deal with, it's not cheap! On a country-wide level, turnover costs businesses $1 trillion, according to Gallup. …
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A workplace with psychological safety creates an environment that allows for work to be at the forefront, for employees to be able to focus on …
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The era of "hustle culture" is upon us. Phrases like "rise and grind" are frequently shared, and many consider it a badge of honor to …
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When attendance is down, it affects everyone. It means that other employees who are showing up need to pick up the slack (which can, in …
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Employees want to feel valued. They want to be understood. And they need to feel heard at work. These are all things that can ensure …
While scheduling sounds simple, it can actually be one of the most challenging parts of management and keeping a business running. Employees keep operations in …
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Feedback can be critical to a manager or company's success. And while it can be difficult to receive, particularly if it's negative, there are certain …
Oftentimes, people moving into a management role because of a promotion don't necessarily have experience in managing people. They may be professional, hard workers, and …
Consider your last raise. When did it happen? Was it based off merit? Perhaps tenure? The most important question to consider, however, is whether it …
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A negative employee can sour the atmosphere of a workplace. A negative employee, as referenced here, is someone who either brings a negative attitude to …
As a business owner or hiring manager, you know that if one employee quits, you hire another, train them, work with them, and then inevitably, …
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There are a variety of factors that come into play when someone is deciding whether to take a new job. Does it fit with my …
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