In the mid 2000’s, employers and HR professionals conducting job interviews were suddenly smitten a groundbreaking technique which focused on problem solving and dynamic thinking rather than the perpetual strength and weakness focused interview.

We’ve previously discussed the benefits of teleworking, or working from home. However, no business strategy is without its potential pitfalls and teleworking is no different.

Recent years have seen a growing trend in telecommuting, or working from home, for a variety of businesses. While some employers may have been initially resistant, the alternative method has been readily welcomed by several industries and is on track to infiltrate into a variety of fields. The benefits of this style of work extend […]

For the last seven months, the world has watched as oil prices have continued to decline. While this news is arguably bad for many OPEC nations, other economies across the globe are experiencing positive growth.

We began the conversation on strategies for creating an effective employee review process, including setting goals and ensuring employees are not ambushed with performance issues. To continue this discussion, let’s consider one of the employment aspects most often linked to employee reviews.

As the winter holidays draw to a close, seasonal vacations end and employees return to work with a less noticeable spring in their step. The beginning of a new year can be an exciting time for a business, but a bit difficult for staffers just back from time off.

The beginning of a new year brings a world of new opportunities for a business. Previous successes can be built upon to grow a business even more. However, these successes will not come on their own without some careful planning on the part of the business owner.

In a perfect world, employees would return to work from winter holidays ready to start a new year. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case and staff may need a little extra help to reach their peak performance levels. We’ve already discussed some simple steps one can take to get employees back on the right track. […]

Once you’ve attracted the attention of the millennial generation, the work really begins. This up and coming generation is unlike previous generations. While they value loyalty, they do not consider that part of what is owed to an employer, simply by virtue of being employed. They will work hard and well, but ultimately if they […]

Who are Millennials? The Millennial generation has been defined as those born between 1980 and 1996, though the precise years fluctuate depending on who is labeling the category. Millennials are up and coming in the international workforce, which will need them as projections suggest that most businesses will lose 30-40% of their current workforce to […]