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Conflict is inevitable – it’s a fact of life. No two people are the same, and when our different motivations, processes, and goals clash, conflicts arise. Conflict isn’t always something to fear, however, because out of conflict comes change. When resolved properly, conflicts can lead to better ideas, better understanding, and better working relationships. Through […]

A recruiting officer in your Human Resources department has added a new job posting on LinkedIn for a position in need of filling. Two weeks later, 23 applicants and still no new hire, you begin questioning where the “perfect candidate” is hiding and how you can bring them into your hiring pool. Weeks turn into […]

All employers know the pain of hiring the wrong candidate for the job. Sometimes, relationships just don’t work out and we have to go our separate ways. No matter how experienced and qualified someone may be for the job, it doesn’t mean they’re a great fit for your particular position or workplace. But what if […]

A recent survey of the top ten economies in the world by CareerBuilder found that over half of employers have been impacted by a bad hire. The United States alone reported that 66 percent — well over half of businesses — have experienced a bad hire, and 27% indicated the hire was a mistake that […]

With the current unemployment rate at a record low of 4.1%, employers are at a disadvantage when it comes to attracting and keeping top talent. Now that job seekers have the upper hand, companies are offering higher salaries and beefed up benefits in a bid to win new talent. Unfortunately, not all companies can afford to compete […]

As the economy changes and evolves, we are beginning to see changes in the hiring process. Staffing agencies can help offset the higher costs of hiring new employees with the potential minimum wage increases. Introduction There is plenty of controversy surrounding the economic impact of raising the federal minimum wage. As we watch what happens […]

Issues such as cash flow, competition, and revenue growth are top of mind for small business owners and their teams. Along with these challenges comes another area many companies struggle with: human resource management. Human resource management (HRM) includes: Job design and analysis Workforce planning Training and development Performance management Compensation and benefits Legal issues […]

Our veterans train hard and work fearlessly to do their jobs and protect our freedoms, but they aren’t always given an equal opportunity to apply their skills in the civilian workforce when they return home. According to recent data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2015, 4.6 percent of all veterans, or […]

Employee retention is critical to a company’s bottom line. Keeping workers happy and loyal can save an employer money and help the business acquire top talent. With regular turnover, you are constantly having to pay for new recruiting, training and lost productivity. In fact, Inc.com says the organizational costs of employee turnover are estimated to […]

Long gone are the days of mandatory suit and tie. Coming into the office at a specific time each morning is old school. Millennials are the freest workforce in any period since the 1800s when over 50% of the U.S. population was self-employed. Autonomy. It’s the defining word that describes what more and more people […]