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Workplace Wellbeing: Why Employee Health Matters in Business A business can be described as a machine, a well-oiled formation that is only successful when each component down to the smallest cog works efficiently. If any part of the machine breaks down, we see production fall to a halt, unable to churn out results. In other […]
We’ve talked numerous times about the benefits of team building, why businesses can benefit from hosting team-building exercises, and why it’s one of the most important investments you can make in your people.
Of course, team building has a bad reputation. People can often feel uncomfortable being forced to partake in silly chanting, trust exercises, and holding hands in a circle. Some “creative” team-building exercises can feel pretty patronizing, such as being asked to “create your own personal logo” and explain it to the group. So it’s no wonder so many find an excuse to drop out!
It’s time to digitalize your work methodology and ease up your work using Digital Recruitment. This is a process of using tech and the internet to search, analyze and select candidates to fill the open job roles. So, considering the online evolution, we are going to outline some ways how businesses can improve recruitment in a digital world.
“Digital Darwinism” – a term used for when society and technology are changing faster than companies can naturally adapt – is taking over, so right now organizations focus more on digital transformation. Nonetheless, there is much HR does not yet know about how AI can have an impact on their profession and daily lives. As […]
Budget-Friendly Marketing Tips If you are a small business owner, you probably don’t have a lot of funds to invest in great advertising for your brand. This doesn’t mean to say that you still can’t advertise your brand and market your company. There are so many affordable ways to drive traffic to your website and […]
Almost 60% of workers in the United States are paid at hourly rates and nearly 69% of Americans would experience financial difficulty if their paychecks were delayed for a week. But what if tech could give hourly workers the flexibility to receive their pay sooner? This would allow them to circumvent high-interest payday loans just to make ends meet during these tough economic times. I recently get a chance to speak with Nico Simko, CEO and co-founder of social-impact fintech Clair, which is championing this revolution.
Setting up your VoIP system is straightforward. Create an account with your chosen provider and they’ll help you get all the equipment you need. It’s also easy to find business numbers with your phone service. Many offer local phone numbers in any area code you choose, giving your business a local identity. You can also choose a toll free number to give the impression of a larger company.
If you are a manager or owner who routinely brings in seasonal workers, then you may already be bracing for the marathon of late nights and cascades of spreadsheets. Fortunately, this year doesn’t need to be filled with dread. This year, instead of juggling emails, why don’t you give contract staffing software (CSS) a try? […]
As the coronavirus pandemic brings healthcare to the forefront of America’s mind, HR professionals are considering the importance of benefits packages more than ever. Benefits are crucial to attracting and retaining good employees, even when there’s not a global pandemic — according to national studies, 49% of employees report they would seek out new jobs […]
Many employees have had to completely alter the ways in which they complete work-related tasks, as companies have had to change their working practices and cultures in an effort to efficiently adjust to the extreme changes that have occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.