Category: Recruitment & Retention

Functional Office Spaces in 2022

Posted by Kevin ElsburyPosted on Recruitment & Retention

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Productive Office Space vs Functional Office Space Within the last few years our idea of what a functional office space may have changed. A functional space is specified as a space where you are able to complete what needs to be done in a given amount of time. However, in today’s society we are learning that it is more important … Read More

Company Culture: Identifying Strengths & Weaknesses

Posted by Jennifer MonkPosted on Recruitment & Retention

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The first step to identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your company’s culture is identifying the leaderships’ persona in the workplace. This does not necessarily mean the same as identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the leadership, but rather how employees perceive the leadership overall. Culture always trickles down from the actions of the leaders. Once you identify the leadership … Read More

What Benefits Do Employees Really Want?

Posted by Rachel HauckPosted on Recruitment & Retention

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While there are many companies around with many benefits offered, employees are looking for more than just your standard and typical benefits. Your low involvement plan may not be what your current or future employees are looking for. If you want to grow your team, you may need to look into expanding your benefits. Health Care, Eye Care, and Dental … Read More

Flexibility in the Workplace

Posted by Scott WegmannPosted on Recruitment & Retention

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Flexible work environments, hours, and management have been hot-button issues over the last two years. More people are working remotely than ever before, and people are demanding what they want from their workplace. In the middle of a labor shortage, employees are not settling for pre-2020 work conditions. They want flexibility in more ways than just working remotely.  Environments When … Read More

Effective Employee Interviewing in a Competitive Job Market

Posted by Rachel HauckPosted on Recruitment & Retention

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Since everyone is hiring right now, the job market has gotten competitive. To hire the right people and have the right people want to work for you, the process starts during the hiring process. Your organization needs to stand out to talented potential employees. Prior to the interview, you’ll need to post an effective job description, followed by facilitating an … Read More

Employee Growth Plans – Why They Are More Important Than Ever

Posted by Jennifer MonkPosted on Leadership, Recruitment & Retention

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In today’s world, it is extremely important that organizations value growth among their members. If companies want to continue to grow in all aspects of business it is very beneficial for them to provide various growth opportunities to their employees. Expanding the knowledge of employees helps them grow in their current role as well as gain skills to progress into … Read More

Employee Reviews-What is Important to Communicate

Posted by Kent StockPosted on Recruitment & Retention

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Employee reviews are a necessary part of keeping a business running successfully. Your employees appreciate receiving feedback, both positive and negative. According to MIT Human Resources, “The performance review is a crucial part of the ongoing dialogue between managers and employees.” If employees expect regular and thorough reviews, there is less room for guesswork on their part as to what … Read More

Choosing a PTO Policy Your Employees Can Buy Into

Posted by Brett NagelPosted on Recruitment & Retention

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The number of available jobs continues to rise post-pandemic, and now more than ever companies are competing for employees. It is not just salaries or wages employers are using to entice potential candidates, it’s also benefits. Fast food restaurants are offering tuition credits. Small and large businesses alike are offering flexible work schedules. After a year of limited travel, people … Read More

Consequences of Heavy Workload on Employees

Posted by Jennifer MonkPosted on Recruitment & Retention

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In the past year, businesses have been stretched thin to stay afloat amidst the pandemic. Employees have been expected to do more than ever before, to make up for the budget cuts most organizations faced. People, who are already stressed from their home lives, are feeling additional stress at work. Some of the consequences of heavy workload on employees are … Read More