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Leading by the Numbers: What Your Enneagram Says About You as a Leader (Type 1: The Reformer) ◄

Leading by the Numbers is a nine-part series. Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a leader is imperative to not only leading others, but also leading yourself effectively. But the make-up of great leaders doesn’t just lay in the balance on the pros and cons scale, it is the amalgamation of intricate character traits and […]

Infographic: How to Get Better at Delegating ◄

As leaders, we have the tendency of putting our teams on our back to push past enemy lines in the war on talent and market share. But as time has shown, it takes a team to maintain a competitive advantage. Yes, teamwork makes the dream work. However, delegating tasks can be easier said than done. […]

Engage to Produce: Increase Productivity, Not Hours ◄

As businesses look for innovative ways to maintain a competitive advantage in productivity, it’s also important to watch for signs of burnout and stress among your employees. Increased workloads often lead to increased hours in the office, which could have an unwanted, reverse effect on productivity. According to a study by Cornerstone, 68% of employees […]

New Poll: Most Businesses Do Not Think a Recession is Coming in Near Future ◄

An overwhelming majority of business leaders surveyed in a new Express Employment Professionals poll don’t expect a recession within the next six months, despite increased media focus on the possibility of an upcoming downturn. In the survey, just 4% expect a recession in the next three months, while 14% expect one in three to six […]

The Best Retention Policy Is a Good Onboarding Policy ◄

With unemployment at long-time lows, retaining talented employees is a top concern among employers, but many fail to realize that the right retention strategy begins before the new employee even walks through the door. In today’s hiring climate, a welcoming onboarding experience is essential to employee retention. That is why Express Employment Professionals has laid […]

The Next Big Thing ◄

An Inspirational Article by Motivational Speaker and President of the Narrative Television Network, Jim Stovall. We’ve all seen super-successful people who always seem to be in the right place at the right time. Through my work in movies, television, books, and arena events, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and working with a number of these […]

TED Talk: Breaking Bad Management Habits ◄

Some leaders, without realizing it, have picked up either poor or ineffective habits that affect how they lead their teams. And as Millennials move into management positions, veteran leaders could be passing on these bad habits to the next generation of leaders. In her TED talk, Elizabeth Lyle explains the need to break bad management […]

Question of the Month: Does Your Company Offer Part-Time Work? ◄

Many professionals are now opting for part-time work that better fits their busy lifestyles, personal schedules, and family needs. And with more Boomers entering retirement, there is a rise of retirees looking to supplement their time and income with part-time work. So, for our October question of the month, we want to know if your […]

Time Management: When and How to Work to Your Max Productivity ◄

Time is the one resource in your life that is neither replenishable nor renewable. Regardless of how you spin it, everyone starts each day on an equal playing field with 24 hours in the time bank. And while people often yearn for more time, what they really need is better time management. Understanding where your […]

For US: Happy Hours, Oil Changes and “Furry Fridays”—The Latest Trends in Employee Perks ◄

Wages are on the rise and so are opportunities for workers to score a free lunch, win a vacation, enjoy a flexible schedule or bring their dog to work. In the modern workplace where employers are fighting fiercely to recruit new employees and keep the ones they have, employee perks are becoming more important and […]

4 Tricks to Stretch Your Hiring Budget and Secure Top Talent ◄

You work diligently to attract, hire, and retain top talent in spite of the restraints of your thin or exhausted hiring budget. And you’re not alone. Only 21 percent of hiring professionals in our How to Make the Most of Your Hiring Budget report say they are able to stay on budget. And to make […]

How to Attract and Retain Multi-Generational Talent ◄

More than a decade after the economic crisis of 2008, the global economy is booming. A historically low unemployment rate in the U.S. (around 3.7 percent in July) coupled with a strong economy means that it´s currently an employee´s market. Recent studies show that seven out of every ten employees are actively looking for a […]

4 Tips for When the New Hire is More Qualified Than Their Boss ◄

A recent study by ResumeLab found an astonishing number (61 percent) of employees believe they can handle their manager’s daily responsibilities. While another 21.7 percent go as far as to say they believe they’re more qualified than their managers. These statistics confirm a growing number of employees are overqualified for their roles. Our recent research […]

Hiring Gen Z: The Future of Work ◄

A few days back, it seems, we were talking about millennials. Now, Gen Z is ready to work and looking for the right jobs. It is likely to think about what best you can do to attract them. Gen Z is not submitting to traditional work models held by employers. As a result, HR is […]

3 Tips to Shift Your Talent Acquisition Strategy With the Changing Market ◄

In 2018, Korn and Ferry estimated there will be a global human talent shortage of more than 85 million people by 2030. Just a few months ago, this seemed to be a highly-believable estimate. However, now there are predictions of a 2020 recession, meaning talent acquisition pros could see an unexpected flood of candidates. Yet […]

5 Ways Video Interviewing Eliminates Unconscious Bias ◄

Following our post on eliminating unconscious bias from the hiring process, we see even more ways in which video interviewing specifically reduces unconscious bias. The 5 ways video interviews help overcome biases include: getting multiple opinions, interviewing more candidates, creating stronger connections, eliminating geographic barriers, and providing a consistent experience. Getting Multiple Opinions Everyone on […]

16 Questions to Ask Gen Z During a Structured Interview ◄

Sixty-one million people. An incredible 61 million Gen Zers were estimated to reside in the U.S. in 2016 according to research by BridgeWorks. That number is larger than Generation X and is two-thirds the size of the baby boomer generation. For talent acquisition professionals, that number is inspiring. The oldest of this generation, born in […]

How to Eliminate Unconscious Biases from Your Hiring Process ◄

“One rotten apple spoils the whole bunch” is not just true when inspecting produce. When you have a biased recruiter, your whole hiring process suffers. Biases, after all, are the enemy of a great hiring process. When a gatekeeper of your hiring process is biased, or more commonly, unconsciously biased, candidates of great potential can […]

How To Craft The Perfect Job Descriptions To Attract Overqualified Candidates ◄

The talent shortage impacts far more than the number of qualified candidates entering your candidate pipeline. In reality, it’s also a major factor most hiring pros consider when deciding who they want in the hiring process. For example, 91.3 percent of hiring pros in our The Risks and Rewards of Hiring Overqualified Talent report say […]

3 Ways Retaining Overqualified Employees Improves Talent Acquisition ◄

There’s a new crisis in talent acquisition and, for once, it has nothing to do with the skills gap. Actually, it’s just the opposite. Our latest report, The Risks and Rewards of Hiring Overqualified Talent revealed 70.7 percent of hiring pros agree with the statement, “the number of overqualified talent in today’s job market complicates […]