In the business world, employees are the face of companies large and small. Today’s businesses have to compete for customers and talented employees. Customers give companies money, and employees give their employer skills and talent. The actions of each employee have a direct impact on the company. Therefore, the caliber of employees is very important. Companies that only recruit from the local job pool are missing out on highly qualified applicants. Recruiting the best candidates does not...

As a small and emerging business, every hire is integral to your success. Many businesses use buzzwords in the hopes of getting the attention of younger workers. You may be tempted to advertise titles such as ‘IT Guru’ or ‘Development Wizard’ in the hopes of landing an employee who is flexible and can meet unexpected challenges as you continue to grow. These seem like flashy titles, but what do they actually mean? Research from Adler has discovered some buzzwords you...

Most companies are shifting to in-house hiring, but sometimes using the services of a staffing agency saves time and cost.   However, there are many staffing agencies out there, how to select the one that's best for you? Depending on the role - permanent, contract, temporary, hourly, you may need the services of a recruitment agency, employment agency, temporary staffing agency, freelance marketplace, etc. Some agencies may specialize in one area only, others may provide a...

First-time business owners are at the forefront of their own personal adventure, but adventure also brings trial and error, along with the pressing challenges of running and organizing everyday tasks. Various software programs allow today’s business owners to remain detail-oriented and efficient, while still taking a hands-on approach to their ultimate dream. There are a wealth of products available to streamline processes. Deciding which products are best suited for your company is an ess...

Employees are the most valuable asset of any business. Without engaged and motivated employees, businesses would not thrive. Management involves maximizing the potential and use of assets. Therefore, employee management is simply maximizing the potential and use of a company's employees. It seems cold, so to do it effectively a "people approach" must be utilized. Here are three critical interactions to facilitate robust employee management. Employee Selection Choosing the rig...