Unlimited PTO may sound like a dream come true for many employees. Who wouldn’t like the freedom to take as much time off as they need, whenever they want? It has been a continuously growing trend for companies to offer Unlimited Paid Time Off, in an effort to attract top talent. To be a leader […]
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This is the most important tool you have to retain your best employees
Last week, we heard a story about a soon-to-be college graduate who majored in communications but was eager to gain any kind of experience he could. He was selected for an internship at a product design company despite having no prior knowledge or experience in the field. So, what can an intern teach us about how […]
Employees are not expendable resources: Maybe we should treat them like humans
As we move towards a workforce that’s becoming more and more automated, it’s important to remember that employees should be viewed as more than just replaceable cogs in the wheel of your business. Employees are real people with families, hobbies, and lives beyond the company where they work. Perhaps we need to reevaluate our values […]
Why your people are “quiet quitting”: The massive disconnect between employees and employers in 2022
Employees want to feel valued and appreciated. They want to know that their work is meaningful and that they both have, and contribute value to, the company. They also want to be compensated fairly, and to have opportunities for growth and development. However, employers are often more focused on the bottom line than on their […]
Ghosting Goes Both Ways: 5 ways to stop job candidates from ghosting
Does this sound familiar? Your company is hiring and you’ve posted your job opening on all the sites. Right away you receive a great resumé and cover note that check all the boxes! You immediately reach out, exchange a few messages and set up an interview. When the scheduled time arrives, you sign onto Zoom […]
When Tragedy Strikes: How to triage and address the needs of your employees
When tragedy strikes, it can be difficult to know how to help our employees. As leaders, many of us feel like we want to do something, but we’re not sure what to do and how to fit it into the workplace setting. In order to be able to support our employees during times of tragedy, […]
