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To Build Great Teams, Get Onboarding Right

To Build Great Teams, Get Onboarding Right

Many companies think of new hire onboarding as the logistics of getting people a desk and a computer. Yes, it is that, but it should be a great deal more than that, too. Onboarding should be about how a candidate becomes part of the community as an employee. It should be how they learn the real culture and philosophy of the company. During the interview phase, you establish that a candidate will…

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Using Free Onboarding Software to Grow Your Small Business

Using Free Onboarding Software to Grow Your Small Business

For small businesses, efficiency is everything. Having highly engaged employees is essential, not only from a productivity standpoint, but also a financial standpoint. As such, you want to engage your employees from the very start of their journey to see the best results. Luckily, there are numerous free onboarding tools available that provide great functionality for the small business on a…

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Blocking Off Free Time on the Calendar

Blocking Off Free Time on the Calendar

“Free time” is not a term that comes to mind when people think about their workday. In fact, free time and work are two concepts that are about as far apart as one can get. But free time can provide surprising value to employees and companies alike. Scheduling some free time can help reduce stress and provide opportunities for creativity, long-term planning, and problem-solving. It’s time that…

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How to set up a payroll process: 10 steps

How to set up a payroll process: 10 steps

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3rd Circ. Skeptical Of Fired AT&T Worker’s Age Bias Claim

3rd Circ. Skeptical Of Fired AT&T Worker’s Age Bias Claim

The Third Circuit on Tuesday appeared skeptical of a longtime AT&T employee’s claims that she was fired in part due to her age, questioning how her allegations could hold up given that others her age and older were retained during the layoffs that ended her time with the telecom. During oral arguments, a three-judge panel pressed Kathleen Fowler’s attorney to show that AT&T used pretextual…

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Will Lockheed Martin Cut Healthcare Benefits?

Will Lockheed Martin Cut Healthcare Benefits?

As a recruiter, I’m often asked about benefit packages offered by certain companies.  Over the last year many Fortune 500 companies have made substantive changes to employees’ benefits with most of the changes hurting the workers. We’ve seen many large corporations choose to cut employee benefits whether that be pension, 401(k), or healthcare. Verizon created headlines all the way back in 2005…

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#Recruiting Idea #9 How To Ace The Interview When You Have No Skills

#Recruiting Idea #9 How To Ace The Interview When You Have No Skills

This piece is perfectly suited for people who possess considerably more confidence than relevant skills for the job they desire. The current corporate mentality is that a job applicant must have the exact background, experience, skill sets and education to be considered for a position. It is a plug-and-play mindset. A hiring manager wants someone who they can pluck out from another company and…

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The Creative Process and The Short Films They Produce

The Creative Process and The Short Films They Produce

You don’t just wake up one morning and say, “I’m going to write and direct a film.” There’s actually a lot of heartache and a lot of lessons learned along the way.  I think it’s interesting to talk to a creative professional who has gone through a journey like this. We can find lots of parallels to our journeys in marketing, sales, procurement, or even in human resources. One such creative…

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What Do Jobseeking Gen Zs Want from an Employer?

What Do Jobseeking Gen Zs Want from an Employer?

Move over, Millennials! There’s a younger generation making its way into the workforce, and before you know it, people will be complaining about all the things Gen Z ruined, taking the heat off of Millennials once and for all. With more and more Gen Zs entering the workforce, it’s time to switch gears and take a step back; these young workers are shaking up the workplace, and if you don’t know…

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3 Worst Times to Ask for a Raise

3 Worst Times to Ask for a Raise

It’s a common question, “When’s the best time to ask for a raise?” But when most employees think of this question, they are thinking, “When’s the best time for me to ask for a raise?” Let this set in, the best time to ask for a raise is when the company is in the position for you to ask for it. Asking for a raise is something you’ll have to do in your career. But the key is knowing when to do…

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Working Remotely: Tips for Workers and Their Managers

Working Remotely: Tips for Workers and Their Managers

Technology has made it possible for many full-time employees to work from home. Because most of us have a computer and access to the Internet at home, we tend to think that working remotely is easy. While it can be, working from home poses some special issues for both the employee and the manager.   The benefits of working from home are well documented. Employees enjoy greater flexibility;…

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Leveraging Lunch and Learns to Boost Analytics Skills

Leveraging Lunch and Learns to Boost Analytics Skills

“Data, data everywhere and not a thought to think” is a quote that has been attributed to John Allen Paulos, a professor of mathematics at Temple University. It’s a sentiment that is increasingly apt. We are surrounded by data of all kinds these days—so much data that making sense of them can be increasingly difficult. “Given that college graduates are largely not equipped with higher-level…

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5 Ways to Stagger Schedules, Work with Distributed Teams, and Optimize Employee Health in the Long-Term Normal

5 Ways to Stagger Schedules, Work with Distributed Teams, and Optimize Employee Health in the Long-Term Normal

The challenges facing today’s companies are expansive and all-encompassing. Some, like the profound economic disruptions that accompany a closed economy, mostly fall outside of an organization’s control. However, others, like adjusting to new workplace norms, are contingent on a company’s careful planning and thoughtful implementation. As the immediate and most drastic impacts of the coronavirus…

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Ep 246: Out of the Box Accessibility Solutions for Employers

Ep 246: Out of the Box Accessibility Solutions for Employers

Two of the biggest myths when it comes to working with disabilities is the belief that technology and employee accessibility is expensive. The second is the belief that employees with disabilities hurt not help drive business revenue. These myths are conversations we need to hit and work to debunk which is why I’m excited to talk to my podcast guest today.  This episode of the Workology Podcast…

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Helping Employees Beat the Holiday Blues

Helping Employees Beat the Holiday Blues

With the holiday season almost here, the “most wonderful time of the year” can also be stressful. Addressing mental well-being has always proved a challenge for businesses, but it can feel particularly pointed during the holidays. An American Psychological Association survey found that 38% of people said their stress level increased during the holidays due to factors such as lack of time and…

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Ep 250: Exploring the ROI of Diversity and Equity

Ep 250: Exploring the ROI of Diversity and Equity

Best practices and benchmarking are great ways to level the set where your organization is in any part of the business compared to competitors, friends, and partners. Having benchmarks is a great way to see how you stack up when it comes to your inclusive workplace programs including people with disabilities. Doing so helps you understand where the bar is and the direction and path you need to go…