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4 Mistakes You May Be Making in a Position of Management

jobs2025-06-16T11:10:13-04:00Behind the Scenes, How To|

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

jobs2025-06-16T11:10:33-04:00Awards and Recognition, Behind the Scenes, How To|

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 [...]

Deciding Between Multiple Job Offers

jobs2023-06-09T09:15:15-04:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, How To|

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

jobs2023-06-06T15:29:26-04:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, How To|

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

jobs2023-06-01T10:13:37-04:00Behind the Scenes, How To|

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. […]

When Is Onboarding Complete?

jobs2023-05-30T14:22:17-04:00How To, Job Efficiency|

The onboarding process does not end when the employee signs the new hire paperwork. Onboarding includes everything before and after that point, from the interview to the training process and it should be taken just as seriously for the employer as for the employee. Studies have shown that for a 100-person company with an average salary of $60,000, the turnover replacement cost could range from $750,000 to $3 million. That is not an amount to be taken lightly. Check out our suggestions for an effective onboarding process that will make for a successful future! […]

How Are You ‘PTO-ing’?

jobs2023-05-17T11:02:45-04:00How To|

Believe it or not, there is a recommended process when it comes to requesting PTO, and with summer upon us we thought it was the perfect time for a refresher. This applies to those of us who are in a current role as well as those who are in a job search. This is certainly not to discourage you from scheduling that vacation because we’re right behind you, just keep in mind there is a professional way to do it to ensure a smooth transition out the door as well as when you come back. To begin, you need [...]

Are You Doing Your Research?

jobs2023-05-12T14:51:14-04:00General News, How To|

Prior to interviewing for an open role one way to gain the upper hand over your competitors is to research the company. It will allow you to offer insightful questions, uncover company culture and familiarize yourself with your interviewer(s). Your interviewer will be attentive to your knowledge and excitement about working with the company and a lack thereof can be mistaken for uninterest and ill-preparedness. In this blog, you will uncover exactly how and why we recommend researching a company. […]

Uncovering the Cover Letter

jobs2023-05-02T11:21:37-04:00How To, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Did you know that over 95% of hiring managers consider a cover letter “important” when determining which applicants to interview for their open role? More specifically, almost 50% of hiring managers agree that a strong cover letter can convince them to interview an otherwise weak candidate. Determining what information serves value can be challenging so we have outlined what specifically to include (and what to leave out!). […]

Tips Toward Financial Stability

jobs2023-04-17T15:02:09-04:00General News, How To|

The 2022 TIAA Financial Wellness Survey showed that only 22% of people ages 18+ gave themselves a high score of financial wellness. That means that over 70% of people are not confident in their financial status, and in a world of high gas prices and increasing grocery costs saving money can seem like an impossible task. Improving your financial status does not happen overnight and it is never too late to start. It requires baby steps and an abundance of patience, but comfort in your finances is well worth it. We have compiled a list of ways to get you [...]