Onboarding New Employees Has to Be a Top Priority
You invest a great deal of time, money and effort into hiring the best talent. Once you’ve closed the deal, make sure you do all you can to set your new hires up for success in their roles. Onboarding is not the same thing as orientation. It’s much more than filling out documents, taking a […]
With 2015 Halfway Finished…Are You on Track to Reach Your Annual Goals?
Here it is, June already. That means it’s time for your six-month business checkup. You developed a great plan for 2015 and how have two quarters of execution behind you. Now is the time to pause for review, reflection and any needed adjustments. Your midyear analysis is a key driver in making sure that you’re […]
Improve Office Efficiency in Fresno with these Best Practices
Every manager wants their office to run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. As mid-year approaches, it’s a good time to take a look at steps you might take to enhance operations and improve productivity for the short and long term. Put Technology to Work for You Technology is constantly evolving, with more and more […]
Don’t Let the Summer Heat Ruin Team Productivity
When it’s hot, it’s hot. And when it’s summer, work may not always be the first thing on your employees’ minds. The kids are out of school, vacations are beckoning, and the pool looks pretty darned good right about now … As an employer, you can scarcely afford to let productivity or profitability suffer just […]
3 Common Mistakes New Managers Make in the Workplace
The transition into management isn’t easy. According to at least one study, it can be almost as stressful as divorce. And with current levels of employee engagement hovering around a dismally low level of about 30 percent, there’s no question that management is a challenging discipline. It’s no wonder new managers can easily take wrong […]
Onboarding Tips for New Employees
The first weeks and months of a new job are a transitory time between the excitement of the offer and the reality of the role. You’ll experience a wide spectrum of experiences and emotions as the dust settles. In the midst of it all, you want to make the best possible first impression and prove […]
An Employee Handbook Can Save You from an HR Meltdown
Your employee handbook is more than just a “necessary evil” imposed on you by your legal department. It can be a powerful tool for workplace success. Recent research has shown that 22 percent of staff turnover occurs within 45 days of employment. If new hires feel lost, they need strong support and clarification to understand […]
Should You Hire Your Best Friend to Fill an Open Position?
Some employers prefer to avoid mixing their personal lives with business. Others clearly see the benefit of working with people who know them well. So if you’re considering hiring a good friend to work for you, you need to decide where you stand on that spectrum. Can your friendship survive in the workplace and bring […]
Encourage Teamwork to Ensure Long-Term Organizational Success
You may have the brightest and best-qualified individuals working for you, but unless they collaborate as a team, your chances of success in achieving business goals are slim to none. On a well-functioning team, every member feels empowered and valued. They continue to develop stronger cohesion with their coworkers, which ultimately boosts morale and productivity. […]
A Recap of the Most Viewed HR Content for 2014
As the New Year begins, hiring in the U.S. continues its upward trend and job openings are at a near-record high. In 2015, monthly job gains are forecast to reach 250,000 a month or approximately 3 million for the year. California’s economy, like that of the nation, continues to improve. Unemployment is trending down and […]