How Would Your Hometown Fare in the Zombie Apocalypse?
CareerBuilder has put together an index ranking the country’s largest cities’ likelihood of surviving a zombie outbreak.
10 Low-Cost Ways to Reward Employees
Do your employees feel appreciated? Do you make a concerted effort to recognize them for their hard work? Is “thank you” a commonly used phrase at your business? Companies that regularly recognize their employees tend to see higher levels of employee satisfaction, morale and retention. Employees who feel their work matters tend to put more effort into their work and treat their clients and customers better.
Recruiting via Text Message: The Future of Candidate Communication
In an increasingly competitive market for talent, recruiters are always looking for new ways to stand out and connect with the candidates. With TextRecruit, a mobile recruiting platform that helps recruiters connect with candidates via text message, CEO Erik Kostelnik hopes to offer just that. In addition to getting high open and response rates, TextRecruit offers real-time analytics and ensures compliance and security in all interactions.
How to Poach Employees (Without Being a Jerk)
When your small business needs someone for a hard-to-fill role, poaching talent from another company becomes an option to consider. Not only could this person bridge a skill gap, he or she may bring along connections that can help secure clients or position your small business more favorably within the industry. Before embarking on this controversial business practice, however, leaders need to be aware of the possible repercussions.
6 Hiring Lessons Small Businesses Can Learn from Google
As a small business employer, you might not have the resources to offer employees the same fancy perks or astronomical salaries that Google does. And you probably don’t get anywhere close to getting one million resumes a year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn a thing or two from the tech giant’s hiring process. After all, in the end, Google is just looking for the best candidates for its business – just like you are.
28% of Workers Will Celebrate Thanksgiving with Coworkers
Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together and give thanks for those things or people that bring joy to their daily lives. And, for a growing number of workers across the country, coworkers may also be invited to the day’s festivities.
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So You Got Negative Employee Satisfaction Reviews. What Now?
Smart small business leaders regularly conduct employee surveys to gauge satisfaction and understand what they need to do to keep their greatest asset happy and productive. Sometimes, however, hearing the truth about what employees really think can hurt. While disappointment is a legitimate initial reaction, coming to view the information as valuable input rather than as terrible news can set your small business on the road to improvement.