The Watercooler is PrideStaff’s blog covering trends and tips for successfully managing issues in the workplace, such as: retention, employee engagement, and interviewing.
The hidden job market isn’t really all that “hidden” at all. It’s actually quite self-explanatory: it refers to any jobs that employers do not advertise or publish publicly. What may surprise you is this: the hidden job market applies to a large percentage of open positions. Why? Because often, it’s less expensive and more reliable… Read more »
In today’s competitive marketplace, you need to keep your hiring toolkit stocked with the most effective methods possible of finding and hiring top talent. As you consider all the options, don’t overlook one of the most potentially valuable ones that’s already right there, under your own roof: your current employees. Employee referral programs have proven… Read more »
Getting a single solid job offer is an awesome accomplishment – and finding yourself with two or more is even better. Until you face the conundrum of which one to accept. It’s still a good problem to have, but you need to make a timely, professional decision or risk your reputation and the relationships you’ve… Read more »
Maximizing your productivity during the workday – actually getting everything done that you need to without letting things spiral out of control – is possible, no matter how out of reach it may sometimes feel. And achieving this goal doesn’t mean unrealistically long hours or the level of stress that keeps you tossing and turning… Read more »
“Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so that they don’t want to.” These are the words of Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group. He clearly saw the benefits of supporting and developing employees as a means of keeping great talent on board. To quote another industrial icon, retired… Read more »
You consistently meet and exceed expectations at work and your contributions are valuable to your department and company. So, you’re vying for a long-awaited promotion that’s opening up. And you think you have it made, because after all, your record will speak for itself as your boss decides who gets the job, right? Unfortunately, that’s… Read more »
If you’re like most people, you spend a lot of your waking hours at work – up to a third of your time, according to research. So, it’s important to like what you do and feel like you’re in the right place. If not, and you think it may be time for a career change,… Read more »
Hiring the right person is never easy – and there’s a lot at stake every time you source, recruit and bring a new person on board at your company. Research has shown that: More than half of bad hires brought negative attitudes to their workplace. More than a third of businesses have reported decreased productivity… Read more »
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” It’s one of the most common questions asked during job interviews, as potential employers assess candidates’ long-term plans and fit with their organization. You can’t blame them: It’s very costly to rehire if someone leaves after a short tenure, so employers ideally like to land new talent… Read more »
As a business owner or hiring manager, it’s up to you to stay current on the latest developments, challenges and trends in hiring. As you move forward through 2023, be prepared to continue navigating a competitive talent marketplace, deal with evolving technical issues and post-pandemic return to work policies, and face a looming economic downturn…. Read more »
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