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Subjective Perspective: 5 Types of Cognitive Bias to Avoid in the Workplace ◄

Have you ever wondered what drives some people to make the decisions they do? In the workplace, we’re surrounded by co-workers from all walks of life with their own ideas and perspectives about how work should be performed. So, when it comes to making decisions that impact the team, a big new project, or the […]

Infographic: The Truth About Annoying Co-workers ◄

In the approximately 90,000 hours the average person will spend at work during a lifetime, it’s inevitable there will be some friction from time to time with a co-worker or two. Check out this infographic from Olivet Nazarene University for some great insight and statistics about those “annoying” co-workers and how we often respond to them.

The Results Are In: 41% of Employers Report Average Employee Tenure Five Years or Less ◄

In a recent Refresh Leadership poll, we asked readers about the average employee tenure at their companies. Slightly more than 41% of respondents replied with five years or less, followed by 24% saying their average tenure was 5 – 10 years. And, rounding out the top three responses, 10% said 15 – 20 years. The […]

New Survey Reveals How Quickly Employees Look for New Jobs ◄

Tight Labor Market Allows Workers to Move Between Jobs Easily In a tight labor market where job openings outnumber unemployed people, workers have more opportunities to change jobs, leading to increased turnover. Today, Express Employment Professionals is releasing an analysis of job tenure data, which reveals that one-third of job seekers have been in their […]

Is Work-Related Stress Wearing You Down? ◄

April is Stress Awareness Month. Here are a few facts about work-related stress and five quick tips on how to address it.

In Their Words: Leadership Lessons from Professional Golfers ◄

Next week, the Master’s Tournament, one of the biggest tournaments in professional golf, takes place at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA. Golfers from around the world will compete to take home the legendary green jacket and have their names engraved on the Master’s trophy. Augusta National is a notoriously difficult course to play […]

Top 3 Strengths—and Weaknesses—of Extrovert Employees ◄

Think about your employees. Odds are you could easily identify introverts and extroverts among the team. Who are the more social and action-oriented types? Who tends to be more quiet and contemplative? Both personality types have their distinct advantages and disadvantages in the workplace, and as their leader, an important part of your role is […]

Question of the Month: How Much of a Pay Increase Would You Give to Retain a Star Employee? ◄

It’s a job seekers market, and talented workers hold all the cards. Many companies are struggling to recruit top talent and qualified, skilled workers now have more opportunities than ever. So for our April question of the month, we want to know how much of a pay increase you would consider if one of your […]

Businesses Expect Job Markets to Remain Strong ◄

More Job Training Needed to Support Increased Hiring A new survey from Express Employment Professionals shows that hiring is expected to increase in the second quarter of 2019, with hiring particularly strong in the industrial sector. According to the survey, 80% of respondents said they planned to hire in the second quarter. Thirty-nine percent said […]

Diversity vs. Inclusion and Why They Matter ◄

Current work philosophy dictates the best possible team is one chock-full of varying viewpoints, personalities, and skills. Differences in opinion and beliefs result in more stimulating brainstorming sessions and a higher degree of innovation overall. Many employers are starting to embrace “diverse” workplaces with employees coming from a wide range of walks of life. But […]

The 5 Best Talent Acquisition Tricks to Show Candidates Your Location Is Great ◄

Think of all the reasons you love where your company is located. There’s your local cafe, where the barista has memorized your order. You have a picturesque park to take your kids to play. Every Friday, you and your co-workers gather at your favorite happy hour hangout. Your company’s town might not be perfect, but […]

What Hiring-Budget Decision-Makers Want to Know About New Trends and Tools ◄

As a talent acquisition professional, you are probably a bit of a hiring trends nerd. When you hear about a new tool or trick, you immediately want to know more in hopes it helps your company find talent more efficiently. You research, and if it’s a good fit, approach your company leaders with a new […]

5 Questions to Ask When Evaluating Your Company Culture ◄

Whether your organization is seeking to attract new employees or motivate your current staff, it’s worthwhile to attempt – to the best of your abilities – an examination of your company or organization’s culture through the eyes of your employees. Make a habit of regularly evaluating your company culture to identify what you’re doing right […]

How to Relieve Hiring Stress Without Spending More Money ◄

Think about everything your hiring team has to juggle when growing your team. Hiring managers continue to lead their teams — which are short-staffed — while reviewing numerous resumes and conducting interviews. HR professionals keep all working parts of the hiring and onboarding processes moving along, while internal recruiters are looking anywhere and everywhere to […]

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Approaching Candidates ◄

With the rise in popularity of LinkedIn, recruiters are spending more of their time looking for potential candidates on the professional social media site. And it’s for good reason, with 3.4 million accounts using the site’s Open Candidate feature, lets recruiters know they might be open to a new opportunity. But many recruiters still miss […]

3 Ways to Go All-in With a Video Interview Platform ◄

The decision to use a new hiring tool creates significant changes for your team. It takes time to adjust, and many HR and hiring professionals are often reluctant to fully commit to new tools due to how often trends shift. Our latest research with HR.com revealed 52 percent of companies now use video interviews and […]

Top 6 Technical Support Hiring Tips ◄

How do you hire the right people for your technical support team? What are the key skills and qualities you should be looking for? You will find detailed answers to these and many other important questions in this guide. Hiring technical support agents is not an easy task. For this reason, we’ve written this guide […]

6 Myths About Video Interviews It’s Time to Bust ◄

Myths can be dangerous. They spread like wildfire, without a shred of evidence behind them, and they incorrectly influence our beliefs. In fact, myths sometimes make you act irrationally. Unfortunately, myths exist even in the hiring process. Take video interviews, for example. Our latest research with HR.com revealed 52 percent of organizations now use video […]

How to Make a New Employee Job Ready ◄

You finally hired the best candidate for the job opening that you have been trying so hard to fill. Phew! Nowadays, it’s difficult to get the right skill and experience match. Even then, to attract the right talent and get them to accept a job offer requires more than just a salary match. So great […]

3 Ways High-Performing Users Are Getting More Out of Video Interviews ◄

Video interview technology is still relatively new. Our recent research with HR.com revealed 52 percent of the 526 companies we surveyed are using video interviews. And just over half of those organizations started using the tool within the past two years. As a result, there aren’t (yet) many video interview experts. A lot of hiring […]