There is magic in the perfect gift. Think back to a time when you received a special gift from someone. You probably went through a range of emotions like surprise, excitement, and appreciation. That’s because the perfect gift creates a lasting memory and forges a stronger relationship between the recipient and the gift giver. This… Read More
Tag: Human Resources
Five Hidden Costs of Employee Turnover
You may not realize it, but employee turnover can have a large cost associated with it. Although you may be able to replace that $50,000 a year salary with someone who will work for $40,000 a year, you’re probably not factoring in the hidden costs. Here are 5 hidden costs of employee turnover: 1. Recruitment:… Read More
How to Conduct a Proper Phone Interview: 5 Easy Steps to Success
As I mentioned in my last blog post, the phone interview saves time by allowing me to pre-screen candidates and get information that doesn’t appear in the cover letter or resume. When done right, phone interviews help narrow down the pool of candidates before bringing finalists in for a face-to-face interview. Here are five tips… Read More
Can a Boss and an Employee be Friends?
Have you ever hired an employee and thought, “This is a really cool person, we could be friends outside of work!”? Before you start planning happy hour or want to introduce him or her to your significant other, there are a few key things to consider. Can you truly be a boss? – A boss… Read More
How to Get a Promotion
Have you been in your current job position for a while and you are starting to feel stuck? Are you ready to take your career to the next level and move up the corporate ladder? If you are, follow these tips so moving up the ladder can be an easy climb for you! • Work… Read More
Looking for Work?
As a Human Resource professional, I place job postings on several job boards fairly regularly. For each job posting, I make a point to include the company name, company description, job title, job description, pay, location and my direct contact information; the usual criteria. At the end of each posting, I state “Interested candidates should… Read More