Behind the Scenes Archives - Page 7 of 14

Remote Work-Life Balance

jobs2022-06-01T16:36:12-04:00Behind the Scenes, How To|

With remote work being the new norm we thought it was time to address ways to separate work and home life. You may be adapting to bad habits without realizing it, and though working from home to some is a luxury, you are not exempt from the necessity of a work-life balance. There are two sides to everything in life, and even working remotely comes with its share of negatives. Loneliness and isolation are the largest reported concern amongst remote workers. So, the question is how do you prevent yourself from falling into this feeling, or if you already feel [...]

5 Signs It May Be Time to Call a Recruiter (Company Edition)

jobs2022-05-20T10:22:23-04:00All About Recruiters, Behind the Scenes, Services|

Your company is certainly not exempt from the aftershock of this pandemic. With the influx of employees resigning from their jobs (4.3 million and rising to be exact) businesses are feeling hurt. We are all frantically looking for our new norm and trying to keep our heads above water. Maybe a part of your new norm should be hiring a recruiter to help satisfy your open roles and take some of the burdens off your plate. It is arguably harder than ever to find qualified, lasting candidates and thankfully we have some tricks up our sleeves to help weed out [...]

How Are You Maintaining Company Culture?

jobs2022-05-20T09:22:42-04:00Behind the Scenes, How To, How to Survive the '9-5'|

It’s probably safe to say that if your company is still working fully remote that those occasional threats of going back in the office will likely not come to fruition. I say ‘threats’ because, for some, it may have taken you this long to get into a routine that allowed you to maintain separation between work life and home life and having to uproot that would certainly cause stress. Now add in the fact that, like many other companies, you may have open positions that you are struggling to fill with qualified candidates. The big question here is how are [...]

Are You a Good Coworker?

jobs2022-05-18T15:30:23-04:00Behind the Scenes, How to Survive the '9-5'|

What type of coworker are you? Are you the Dwight, the Kelly, or the Pam? Either way, you play a role in your office culture which can directly affect your fellow coworkers in either a positive or negative way. It is easy to fall into habits like participating in office gossip or maybe overstepping boundaries ultimately making your coworker feel less than. On the other hand, you may be an excellent coworker and you may be able to help someone else be their best! We are here to help with strategies to become the best coworker you can be! [...]

Why You Shouldn’t No Call No Show

jobs2022-05-13T11:03:50-04:00Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General News|

Honestly one of the worst things you can do in your work life is a “No Call, No Show (NCNS).” This could apply to an interview, a phone call, or a scheduled shift, and it essentially means that you do not show up without notice or a reason given. This is not a good habit to get into so if you have found yourself committing this act, stop. It’s a slippery slope and like we’ve said before you never know where life will take you. You may think simply not showing up to the interview is no big deal and [...]

Are You Prepared?

jobs2022-05-13T10:26:47-04:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, How To, Motivation|

The word “prepared” is defined as – making ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity. Being prepared is necessary for almost all tasks related to your job (and life). The act of being prepared is something that should be continuously practiced and put forth in every given situation. I’m not just talking about coming prepared with a pen or pencil. Being prepared goes as far as when you task someone with something and preparing them the best you can to get the task done. If you’re thinking back to that email you sent to Jim this morning with unclear [...]

How Do You Learn Best?

jobs2022-05-13T10:17:31-04:00Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Motivation|

How do you learn best? If you don’t know, you should find out and perfect it. You may be hands-on, needing to perform a task with your own hands to understand how and why you’re doing it. You may be a diligent note-taker because writing it down helps it to stick into your brain so you can repeat it later. You may be visual and need to watch someone perform the task at which point you can likely repeat it down to every detail. So, which of these are you? Or in what combination? Scientists claim that on any given [...]

Is Your Productivity Lacking?

jobs2022-05-09T14:41:48-04:00Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Uncategorized|

If you feel like your productivity has been slowly dwindling, you may not be alone. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a 4.5% increase in productivity, including 2.6% in the US which Is the largest recorded increase since the 1970s. One of the few silver linings brought on by a seemingly endless year. Unfortunately for us, what goes up, must come down. Productivity flatlined in 2021 and is projected to actually revert by 0.2% in 2022. The question is, why? Is it due to increased hours of work as the economy reopens? Perhaps due to the effects of The Great Resignation? Or [...]

Are You Skimping on Employee Check Ins?

jobs2022-04-29T10:46:54-04:00Behind the Scenes|

When was the last time you checked on your employees? Do you offer weekly touch bases? Quarterly reviews? With The Great Resignation afloat it is highly recommended to check in on your employees to hopefully avoid losing them. Some people have a hard time approaching their higher-ups with concerns while some, as you know, may have no problem voicing their opinions on what seems like a daily basis. You have to be able to differentiate who is just complaining to complain (we all know a few people) vs. who may actually be struggling with something that could ultimately lead to [...]

Common Management Mistakes You May Be Making

jobs2022-04-29T09:55:15-04:00Behind the Scenes, Motivation|

This may come as a shock, but a recent study showed that over 80% of people would consider quitting their job due to bad management. If you haven’t lately, it may be time to take a long look in the mirror. The recent events of the world have piled on the stress in every which way and though you may hold a higher role, you are not exempt from feeling it. However, you need to remember that you are the one who employees look to for security and motivation and if you’re not up for the challenge you may be [...]