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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Managers and business owners are constantly asking themselves what people are looking for when it comes to jobs. How can they keep good workers happy? …
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Fewer blue collar workers seem to be satisfied with their jobs in 2022 than in 2021. In the recently released results of our 2022 Voice of …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people work. That statement usually brings the new wave of remote workers to mind, but in reality it …
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Keeping employees can be a challenge these days, but with the right resources and knowledge in your corner you can retain good talent. 47 million …
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Mentors are people you can look up to. Most commonly, they're someone who is successful at something and has experience in something you'd like to …
Do you ever feel like you go to look at your phone and suddenly 30 minutes have gone by? Or that you can't finish an …
As more people in the workplace have transitioned that workplace to home, managers are adapting to the best practices for remote work and how to …
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The world of work has changed in recent years. How can we be sure it's for the better? Roughly 60% of workers who are able …
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The way we work has changed drastically over the past few years, and both companies and employees are continuing to adapt when it comes to …
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Employers are looking to hire. The number of job openings was at a high of 11.5 million at the end of March 2022, according to …
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Work ethic is an essential part of any organization, but what exactly does this mean? Work ethic is a belief that work and diligence have …
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For organizations experiencing issues with turnover or retention, stay interviews are on the rise. A stay interview is conducted to help managers and employers understand …
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So you want your employees to come back to the office. You think it will foster a sense of culture, it could improve productivity and …
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Employee wellness has likely always been a priority for your organization. In today's work landscape, however, it's more important than ever. In fact, a report …
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