Stand Up For Yourself: Why You Should Request a Standing Desk
Standing desks have been around for some time now. We’re understanding more and more about how a sedentary lifestyle can affect your health in negative ways — those who don’t get enough activity are much more likely to experience heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and even a shorter life expectancy. Using a standing desk is an […]
Using Social Media to Hire
It’s safe to say that social media isn’t going anywhere. If your organization doesn’t have a strong social media presence, you’re behind the eight ball! In fact, social media is one of the best — and most common — ways to attract and place the best talent in your area.
Why You Should Promote Volunteerism at Your Business
The second week of April is National Volunteer Week — what better time to consider the many benefits that promoting volunteerism can have for your organization? There are direct links between having your employees volunteer their time outside of work and your business’s improvement. Let’s take a look at four reasons why volunteerism is such […]
Expanding Your Community Network Through Volunteering
Razor-sharp skills, plenty of relevant experience, top-notch references … these are all great to have when interviewing for jobs or moving up the ladder at your current place of employment. There’s something else that can help your career in a significant way, but it often goes overlooked: volunteering. April 7–13 is National Volunteer Week — […]
How to Answer When You’re Asked About a Bad Job Experience
The question will undoubtedly come up in a job interview in some form or another: Have you ever disagreed with a co-worker or boss? How have you dealt with a bad office culture in the past? Tell me about a situation where a co-worker let you down. It’s easy to frame your response to these […]
Tips for Identifying Workplace Performance Problems
Performance problems on the part of your employees can quickly sideline your business’s productivity and bottom-line numbers. As a manager or supervisor, it’s your responsibility to identify these issues quickly so they can be addressed before things get worse. Here are three tips to help you identify workplace performance problems and keep your operations running […]