Why Should Your Business Use a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)?

You want every employee to meet or exceed all performance criteria. However, there can be instances in which a worker falls short of performance standards. In these cases, a performance improvement plan (PIP) may be beneficial for this worker and your business. What Is a Performance Improvement Plan? A PIP lets you notify an employee… Read More »

Why Onboarding Is Key to Retaining New Employees

Employee onboarding can impact your business’s ability to retain new hires. There are many reasons why this is the case. First, onboarding sets the stage for the new hire experience. Once an employee joins your company, they begin the onboarding process. If this process is long and complicated, it can lead to a poor experience… Read More »

What Great Managers Do to Stand Out

Great managers stand out for all the right reasons. If you know what distinguishes a great manager from their peers, you should have no trouble becoming one. Plus, you can do your part to teach others how to become managers who rise above and beyond the call of duty. Now, let’s look at three ways… Read More »

How to Make Your Employees Feel Important

You want your employees to feel important — every day, without exception. Yet, there can be times when workers feel like they are lost in the shuffle. In these instances, you risk missing out on opportunities to engage your workers and help them feel and perform their best. Perhaps even worse, if an employee does… Read More »

Share Feedback to Help Employees Develop Their Skills

You appreciate everything your employees do. But no worker is perfect. And there may be times when you want to share feedback to help an employee realize their full potential. Sharing feedback can be difficult. However, managers who deliver constructive insights, tips, and recommendations can help their employees thrive. Plus, these managers can empower their… Read More »

5 Tips for First-Time Managers

It is common for first-time managers to feel stressed and anxious. However, it is important to take a deep breath and relax. A first-time manager can quickly become a top leader within their organization. If this manager remains calm, cool, and collected, they can climb the corporate ladder and accelerate their career growth. Now, let’s… Read More »

How Can Managers Motivate Their Employees?

Motivation is a difference-maker in any business. If your employees are motivated to give their all every day, your company can thrive. Conversely, if your workers struggle to stay on track, your business can experience productivity issues that extend across your workforce. How you motivate your staff is key. If you recognize the value of… Read More »

5 Ways to Properly Read a Resume

You may receive dozens of resumes to fill a vacancy at your business. It can be tough to read through each resume and find the ideal candidate. However, you can immediately review a resume and use it to determine if a candidate fits a particular role with the right approach.    Now, let’s look at five… Read More »

3 Reasons to Put Your Employees First

Your business should prioritize its most important contributors: its employees. There are many reasons you should put your workers at the forefront of your operations. These include:   You Can Show Your Employees How Much You Care About Them.  Your workers are valuable members of your team. They do what’s necessary to help your company stay on… Read More »