The Value Of Hiring For Emotional Intelligence
Guidant Financial’s State of Small Business report found that more small business owners are struggling with hiring and retaining the best talent. The CEO of MyCorp, Deborah Sweeney, points out that hiring the best talent might not be about traditional intelligence — great talent might be found when looking at emotional intelligence instead. Are you […]
The Best Ways to Provide Honest Feedback to Your Team
Have you ever worked for an entrepreneur that encouraged their employees to share feedback with them? Or have you been that entrepreneur, seeking feedback from your team about what you and the business could be doing or changing for the better? While a lack of frequent feedback is considered a major factor as to why […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Talent for Entry Level Jobs
Like many of our clients, Guidant Financial is growing, and that means hiring has been a focus for us. Finding the right people for entry level jobs is one of the most important investments we can make for our future. With unemployment rates at historical lows, there’s increased competition for hiring entry level talent, especially […]
8 Budget-Friendly Ideas for Employee Appreciation
Employees like to feel they are being treated fairly financially, but in this day and age, money isn’t the only motivator. That’s why there are annual competitions for the “Best Places to Work,” which have categories ranging from benefits to communication and corporate leadership. Personally, I know many people who have willingly accepted positions at […]
4 Low-cost Ways to Attract Talent
Student loan repayments. Wi-Fi enabled shuttle buses. On-site massages. Locally sourced, organic meals. These are just a few of the latest perks that companies are offering to attract and retain talent. In fact, I heard through the HR grapevine that some tech companies are even thinking about what to serve employees’ pets for lunch. With […]
Millennials vs. Boomers: Generational Differences in the Workplace
As 2015 closes, baby boomers may notice something passing them by — millennials. A Pew Research analysis of U.S. Census Bureau projections (December 2014) finds that 2015 is the year the number of millennials (born 1981-1997, ages 18-34) will officially pass the baby boomer generation (born 1946-64 ages 51-69) as the biggest age cohort. Millennials number 75.3 […]