This post is courtesy of: Chelsea Lamb Businesspop.net | chelsea@businesspop.net Business owners are the masterminds behind their companies, but everyone knows enterprises go nowhere without a talented marketing staff. Like cheerleaders, they are out in the front line, composing strategies to sell products and services that keep companies going. Hiring good employees allows you to… Read more »
By Katie Roth Years ago (when I ran a temporary staffing agency) I told a candidate it would be appropriate to write a thank you note to the client after the interview. The young man (who was just out of high school and not ready for higher education), to his credit, admitted to me he… Read more »
By Katie Roth Making a career change can be daunting. But often workers already have the skills they need to succeed in a new field—they just need to know what they are and how to highlight them for potential new companies. Here are four tips to help you take best advantage of the experience and… Read more »
By Stephanie Cox Rising vaccination rates mean even more people are coming back to offices across the nation which is generally favorable news. However, after one of the most stressful years in living memory, the transition back to the workplace could be a tough one for employees. Three strategies will help you encourage their mental… Read more »
By Katie Roth That old to-do list standby–conquering your email inbox–has only gotten more challenging with the shift to remote work. What might have been a quick cubicle stop-by is now yet another electronic missive. And experts say that the abundance of messages is ironically making it less likely that employees will pay attention to… Read more »
By Katie Roth One of the most important parts of any manager’s role is shaping the team they lead. This will invariably mean providing feedback to the team, whether positive or constructive. Feedback is critical to course-correct pressing issues while building cohesion in the workplace. What is just as critical, however, is the delivery and… Read more »
by Stephanie Cox Working from home has become increasingly common because of the COVID pandemic. Whether or not this is a permanent change remains to be seen, however many companies and employees are seeing the benefits of this modified set up. On the other hand, WFH presents several unique challenges of its own. The freedom… Read more »
By Katie Roth Students – as 2020 draws to a close, the best time to start looking for an internship is right now. Most companies determine their summer internship candidates by the end of the year and are reviewing by the time your peers are applying in March. Distinguishing yourself is even more vital in… Read more »
By Stephanie Cox One of the most critical factors in an organization’s success is employee engagement. Disengaged team members drag on productivity and morale. Identifying areas where engagement is lacking can help address systematic issues while preventing bigger problems down the line. Though ‘employee engagement’ is a common buzzword, it bears addressing – an international… Read more »
By Katie Roth The interview process is as much about determining a candidate’s skillset as it is about their ability to effectively communicate. The challenge is to design questions that highlight star qualities and red flags alike. Ken Morrill, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Referly.com, has used this as his only question over 200… Read more »