Posts Tagged ‘Team’
Should You Hire the Person or the Degree?
With only 60% of college students saying they feel prepared for the workforce and only 23% of employers agreeing, it’s probably a wise idea to focus on more than just the college degree when hiring. Job candidates today need to possess a variety of skills and talents, and have a great personality to boot. For…
Read MoreMotivate Your Staff with These 4 Easy Incentive Programs
You’ve heard it before, but we’ll say it again: your small business is only as good as your employees. Without them, it doesn’t matter how much money you have in the bank or how great your business ideas is. At the end of the day, your employees are the ones who help drive sales, encourage…
Read MoreDiversity is Key to Success in Social Media Recruitment
Half of the world is on social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter. More organizations are using social media to target and hire candidates. It can be one of the most valuable tools to find the right talent for the right designation for your small business to grow. So, if you think Social Media…
Read More4 Upper Management Professionals Who Can Infuse Your Business with Talent
When developing the upper management team that will focus and coordinate operations in the best interests of the business, it’s prudent to seek out professionals who have a broad set of talents of value for multiple aspects of the business. Here are four types of professionals you should have on board. Human Resources A director…
Read MoreGames at Work? It’s Not What You Think
Establishing a positive company culture is absolutely essential when you’re looking to create a successful business. One concept many companies are relying on to help create a more fun and rewarding environment is gamification. With the implementation of gamification in the workplace, many businesses are seeing an increase in loyalty and satisfaction among employees and…
Read More6 Baby Steps You Can Take to Grow Your Business
Growing a business isn’t for the faint of heart. It comes with a lot of challenges, dedication and pain. Having a stellar product or service alone isn’t enough to turn your idea into a successful, profitable business. From marketing and branding to considering your customer experience, the life of a business owner can be hectic…
Read MoreEmployee Recognition Ideas for Small Budgets
Employee recognition is a concept small business owners and entrepreneurs understand in theory, but don’t always put into practice. It’s a little surprising, given the significant benefits that come with a well-crafted employee recognition program. Such benefits include: Increased employee creativity and satisfaction A sense of empowerment and being part of a team Reinforcing desired…
Read MoreFirst Hire for Your Startup or New Business
Who is the right candidate? Finding the perfect candidate for a new business is a difficult task and will often times take a good deal of trial and error. For a startup, hiring the right talent out of the gate is crucial for building a cultural foundation for the company. In addition to your new…
Read More3 Unconventional Ways to Inspire Your Team
When’s the last time that you inspired your team? If you can’t recall, then that’s a problem. Of course, inspiring someone else is sometimes easier said than done. However, in my attempts to inspire my own team, I’ve figured out three strategies to bring out the best in the talent that works with me. Encourage Self-Development and…
Read MoreHow to Identify Amazing Talent for Your Small Business
One of the most difficult things to find for a company is a good employee. And this is even more difficult and important for a small business, where one core employee who is not doing his or her job can bring the whole business down. What Kind of Talent to Look For A small, talented…
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