The #1 Reason That Good Employees Quit
I had a conversation with a former client the other day. We’d been working with him for two years. Most employees we sent to his business burned out quickly Finally, I said enough. I met with the owner. He blamed financial and production problems. I offered a different explanation. “You want to know the #1…
Read More >>How to Recruit Entry-Level Employees in a Changing Job Market
My friend Sue recently asked me to help her attract qualified job applicants for her business. She had plenty of entry-level openings for factory jobs. But she couldn’t fill them. She used tactics that worked in the past. They didn’t work any more. She turned to four recruiting agencies to show her how to recruit…
Read More >>Why Good Employees Leave
I recently hired a new recruiter who quit after just one week. I had high hopes for this person. They were experienced in the industry in general, and I have a ton of experience in the area I was deploying them into. I even brought on another employee to create a guide based on our…
Read More >>How to Find Good Employees Who Become Great
A few years ago, a senior partner at a law firm called me because he wasn’t sure how to find good employees. The firm had been searching in vain for a lawyer who checked all the boxes. After getting nowhere in their search, they turned to me. As they described the person they wanted, I…
Read More >>How To Hire Employees – Get the Right Person the First Time
I know a business owner who touted his ability to hire employees based just on their resumes. “If the resume checks the right boxes, they’re right for the job,” he told me. He thought he was being efficient. I knew he was being short-sighted. He didn’t connect the dots between his hiring “efficiency” and his…
Read More >>3 Mistakes That Make Good Employees Leave
Losing a top employee is every manager’s nightmare, especially in a tight labor market. Making efforts to improve employee retention should be high on every company’s priority list. But what should an employer do?
Read More >>Snelling Staffing Awarded Inavero’s Best Of Staffing® Client Satisfaction Award In Sixth Consecutive Year
Snelling, a leading provider of staffing and recruiting services, announces that it earned Inavero’s Best of Staffing® 2018 Client Diamond Award. Each year, Inavero’s Best of Staffing® recognizes staffing firms with proven superior service quality. The Best of Staffing® awards recognize staffing industry leaders in client satisfaction based on client ratings and feedback.
Read More >>The Impact of Mentoring Programs in the Workplace
In every field, a mentor can be the difference-maker in a career. The majority of accomplished professionals can point to a specific person who invested time, energy, and support in helping them navigate the workplace. An effective mentorship program allows business leaders to capitalize on their greatest resource – their employees. Strategically developing both new…
Read More >>Six Key Benefits to Workplace Diversity
Workplace diversity is much more than just a buzzword – it’s a major factor of success in the modern business landscape. To be profitable in a diverse, globalized marketplace, savvy businesses are making efforts to look more like the community around them. It’s not just about building a diverse workforce, however. To truly benefit from the…
Read More >>Quick Tips For Workplace Organization
When it comes to productivity, a little organization in your workspace can go a long way. Here are a few quick tips to help you get organized at work. PLAN FOR SUCCESS Define Your Goals: Getting started on the path to organization can be overwhelming. Start by creating a written list of your top priorities. Once…
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