What’s in Your Paycheck
Amongst the top cited reasons for job dissatisfaction is a lack of compensation, and in a day where the price of basic necessities is inflated, you may find yourself paying closer attention to your budget than ever before. With more than half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, it’s imperative to know and understand your take-home. […]
Red Flags to Watch Out for in an Interview
Recent data suggests that the average full-time U.S. employee works over 2,000 hours per year. With so many hours spent working (with the same people), it’s important they’re not miserable. A job interview is arguably the most important step for a candidate or potential employer to determine whether the opportunity available is the best fit. The interview moves beyond the phone call and the obvious qualifications and imparts specific employment history and cultural suitability. Below we’ve listed common red flags (given both by the candidate and employer) that dissuade a job offer or acceptance. […]
4 Mistakes You May Be Making in a Position of Management
A recent study concluded that over 80% of people would consider quitting their job due to bad management. Arguably the most important role of a manager is to drive employee well-being and empowerment – that’s why you get paid the big bucks. A small effort on your part may go a long way with your employees and we are here to bring light to habits you may have unknowingly adopted that are extremely fixable to create a more productive and positive culture! […]
Revisit Employee Retention
You’ve been searching for months, interview after interview, and you finally land a qualified candidate, an incredible asset to your team – now how do you keep them aboard? What are some of your top retention strategies, and do you make that a priority? Employee retention is a key metric used in the selection and acceptance of a job for a job seeker. Employees have more options than ever when it comes to choosing a workplace that benefits their needs and lifestyle and they are not afraid to jump ship for a seemingly better opportunity. Here are some of our tips on how to keep your new and existing [...]
The Truth About Lying On Your Resume
Believe it or not, 85% of people admit to lying on their resume, and a misrepresentation of your skills or experience can only hurt you, if not immediately, then in the long run. It’s a quick way to burn bridges and hinder your reputation, and I can almost guarantee you will be found out. You may be thinking, “What’s the harm in a slight exaggeration?”, or worse, you may not even realize you’re doing it. We’re here to put your mind at ease so you can confirm your resume does not contain any of these falsifications, and if it does you can go ahead and correct them for future job [...]
Understanding Burnout
Burnout is defined as “a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Believe it or not, burnout is the #1 reason employees in the U.S. seek alternate employment. Although there is no specific medical diagnosis, it can be simpler to spot than you’d think. Here are ways to prevent burnout, and how to deal with it when it arises. […]
First Day Job Tips
Picture this, you spend 1+ hours getting ready, picking out the perfect outfit, and rehearsing talking points in the mirror to prepare yourself. You’re likely mentally and physically prepared, but once you step on the scene you may fold in the pressure. We’re here to help put your mind at ease with a few tips and tricks to make your first day successful and overcome those first-day jitters! […]
Deciding Between Multiple Job Offers
A study of nearly 5,000 Gen Z’ers found that over 60% of full-time candidates receive multiple job offers during their search. To best decipher between offers, it’s important to learn all that there is to know about each job and organization. Gathering all the facts will help you conduct an analysis of all your offers and choose the right one. […]
Preparing for Rejection
Recent studies reveal that it takes between 21 to 80 job applications to get one job offer. Job rejection is an unfortunate byproduct of a job search, and the more prepared you are the easier it will be to move past. We’ve compiled a list of steps to take post job rejection which, believe it or not, start before the interview. […]
This May Be Why You’re Struggling to Find Candidates
Think of the last 10 candidates you hired. How many of them are still employed with you? How many resigned? How many did you terminate and after how long? Turnover rates are historically high as 4.5 million people quit their jobs in March 2022, up from 4.35 million people who quit in February 2022. A portion of this can be attributed to an ineffective interview process. Here, we offer suggestions to revisit your interview process to meet increasing employee demands and lessen turnover rates. […]
