How to Conduct a Behavioral Interview + Example Questions

​In today’s job market, it’s not just about finding talent; it’s about finding the right talent. Qualified candidates (who are actually as qualified as they say they are) are few and far between. As a hiring manager, it’s up to you to qualify (or disqualify) candidates you interview. But, with just a 30-minute to an…

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How to Hire a Safety Manager: Everything You Need to Look For

​In our industry, promoting safe and healthy working conditions is a responsibility, not a choice. In workplaces brimming with hazards, it’s critical to have solid safety procedures and a sharp-eyed safety manager on board. Safety managers are pivotal in safeguarding workers, preempting accidents, and ensuring adherence to regulatory safety standards. According to the Bureau of…

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July 2023 Employment Situation Summary

​​Each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the latest data and info regarding employment in the United States. Our team collects this data and breaks it down so you can understand the situation today and anticipate what’s to come. Key Findings for the July 2023 Jobs Report:Total Nonfarm Payroll Employment: There was an increase…

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The Top 10 Factors That Affect Job Satisfaction: Updated for 2024

Imagine the impact on your team if half of them suddenly vanished. This startling thought experiment highlights the critical importance of understanding and enhancing job satisfaction in today’s challenging employment landscape.According to a new Pew Research Center Survey, only 51% of employees report that they’re “extremely or very” satisfied with their job overall. 37% report…

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3 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Hiring & Increase Your Bottom Line

Boosting the bottom line is always top of mind for business leaders, however when it comes down to exploring solutions–the answers typically fall on revenue lines, such as how to acquire more customers and close more sales. That is all certainly true, but sometimes it’s possible to revitalize your bottom line with simple ideas that help control costs and enhance productivity. The cost to hire a new employee is often…

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Returning to the Office: Transitioning to the “New Normal”

Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath will be one of the greatest business challenges of our time. Management teams bear the primary responsibility to guide their teams through the disruption, and it will be up to them to determine how and when to begin the task of returning to the workplace.  There is much to consider when deciding if and how your…

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4 Steps to Effective Employee Training

The employees you hire are arguably one of the greatest investments you’ll make for your company. It can cost a lot of money to onboard and take on a new employee, let alone the cost of high turnover. So why wouldn’t you want to invest in their success? It’s proven, developing your employees is the…

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How to Spend the First 10 Minutes of Your Work Day

Whether it’s the morning rush to get to work, or walking to your designated at-home office and jumping into “work-mode”, we often are so focused on tacking the now we forget the little things that can make our daily lives easier and more productive.  What’s the first thing you do when you sit down at your desk? For…

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6 Ways Leaders Can Improve Remote Employee Morale

Plenty of employees across the nation are adjusting to a new normal of working remotely; it’s safe to say some can, at times, feel isolated or disconnected from their typical work community if they aren’t provided with tools for a successful adjustment. Time and time again remote work has been proven to increase productivity and overall employee engagement. This is an opportunity for…

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