Are you struggling to attract Millennials to your company? If so, you may need to rewrite your job descriptions in a way that really grabs this particular demographic’s attention. For decades, all job postings looked the same: a job title…
Improving communication in the workplace with technology
Effective leaders and managers understand the importance of creating a workplace that’s productive and efficient in order to accomplish department goals. One of the essential keys to efficiency is excellent team communication. Indeed, the key to supporting smooth corporate operation…
How applicant tracking systems (ATS) ease recruitment
Not long ago, companies used simple spreadsheets to collect, store, and organise all the information for each candidate applying for an open position with the company. It’s not surprising that the hiring process was often seen as a tiresome process.…
The value of upskilling in the workplace
We’ve talked a lot about the importance of continual education among employees, as well as the importance of upskilling. As Helen Sabell from the College of Adult Learning writes, “Increased training means greater productivity and increased time efficiency, which leads…
How to stay on track with your team’s New Year goals
Every year, when January 1st approaches, there’s a rush of excitement in the air. People the world over assess the twelve months behind them and then develop resolutions to guide them for the year ahead. But did you know that…
4 questions to ask for your team’s year in review
The end of the year is a great time to look back on the past 12 months through a year in review and assess your team’s performance in the workplace. We’ve written at length in the past about how to…
5 must-have apps for busy professionals
Leaders and managers are some of the busiest people on the planet. Between managing teams, developing people, overseeing projects, holding meetings, and more—sometimes it can get overwhelming to keep track of your nonstop schedule. Fortunately, we live in a time…
The top 9 TED talks on leadership from 2019
One of the best ways you can invest in your leadership development is through continual learning. Fortunately, in the age of the internet, there are scores of opportunities online to do just this—often for free. Podcasts, for instance, have become…
The top hiring and recruitment trends in 2019
Recruitment and talent acquisition has not only become essential in today’s job market, but it has also become a planned and properly channelized activity. With the advent of technology, the recruitment and talent acquisition process has also expanded and is…
The importance of soft skills when hiring new employees
In today’s article, we discuss what soft skills are and why they’re so important in the workplace… Hiring new employees is always a challenge. Sometimes, it’s a struggle simply to find qualified candidates. Other times, there can be a mountain…