Human Resources
How to Prepare Yourself for the Cost of Employees
You’ve run the numbers and you know how much you can pay your new hire — but did you know that standard wages and salaries only represent approximately 70% of the total costs of compensation for each…
How to Streamline the HR Process Using Technology
There can be no doubt that over the last two decades, technology has entirely changed the way that most companies do business. Indeed, most firms would struggle to continue operating if their technology was suddenly…
Onboarding for a New Job Role
You’ve done it! You identified a need for a new role at your company, created the job description, went through the hiring process, and found the perfect candidate to step into the role. Your work…
Giving an Employee Bonus: What You Need to Know
As the year draws to an end, you may find yourself wanting to show your appreciation by offering an employee bonus. If it’s a fit for your company culture and budget, it’s a great thing….
Avoid These Common Pitfalls When Making Bonus and Raise Decisions
As year-end rituals of handing out raises and bonuses near, it is important to know that it also is a time when you are framing the ethos of your business and anchoring your employees to…
Why Cash is Only One Measure of Employee Happiness
In 1981, Herb Cohen wrote and published “You Can Negotiate Anything”, an excellent guide to great negotiating. I’ve read and reread the book a number of times and find myself using the techniques often in…
The Future of Recruitment: 4 Things to Focus on in 2018 and Beyond
Over the years there has been a rapid change in how people view work. A lot of these changes are a result of the late millennials getting into the job market. Employers are also realizing…
5 Red Flags to Look for on an Applicant’s Resume
If you are faced with a large pile of resumes for just a few open positions, it can be overwhelming. In such situations, it always helps to have some simple hints and tools that can…
Fire Fast, Not Last
Here is one that takes a real leap for a younger manager or CEO to believe. After hiring someone with all the attendant enthusiasm followed by the training and learning curve, if an employee shows…
Hire as if Your Survival Depends on It
Aside from visionary management, this is your most important job. Many of us go through the motions of hiring to fill a position, trying to use our intuition and skills to find the best candidate…