Set up a Designated Workspace. It’s easy to get distracted by household duties and family responsibilities while at home. Studies show an important element in helping you focus on the task at hand is to create a specific workspace dedicated to it. Whether it’s e-learning, creative arts, or working from… Read More »5 Tips for Staying Productive in a Remote Work Environment
Our Commitment to you through COVID-19 and Economic Uncertainty We understand the growing concern surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and our hearts and prayers are with all those who have been impacted. We are committed to finding ways to support our partners in the staffing and recruiting industry, knowing that we are… Read More »Our Commitment to you through COVID-19 and Economic Uncertainty
Every day, more and more companies are initiating remote work leading to the need for virtual interviews and conferencing. Many job boards, hiring managers, and recruiters are informing candidates and job seekers that they should prepare to be interviewed remotely via a videoconferencing service such as Google Hangouts, Skype, BlueJeans,… Read More »How to Interview Remotely
Downsizing and layoffs are painful for both for the company as well as the impacted employees. While nothing can take away this pain, outplacement services help ease this difficult transition. Because of this ease, outplacement is becoming increasingly popular among companies of all sizes. Four out of five employers provide… Read More »3 Reasons Why Companies Should Use Outplacement Services
Writing a job description is more than a “Help Wanted” sign, – it’s a “Help Wanted” advertisement for your company, letting the world know you’re hiring. In order to attract applicants, think of job seekers as consumers that you need to sell your company and position to. Here’s how: How… Read More »How to Write a Job Description to Attract the Best Candidates | Job Description Checklist
Why Should You Invest in Helping People Who are No Longer Your Employees? Effective outplacement services help laid off employees find new jobs, protect the company’s reputation, prevent potential lawsuits, and lessen an employer’s unemployment insurance taxes. Approximately 70% of companies offer outplacement benefits in their severance packages, if you’re… Read More »How to Get the Most from Outplacement
If you’ve ever had to fire an employee, I’m sure you would agree it can be a difficult situation. Sometimes, firing an employee is your company’s only option. It’s not something any business owner or manager looks forward to, but is often a necessary step towards more efficient production or… Read More »6 Steps to a Smooth Termination | Grace and Goodwill
What is outplacement and what is available? Outplacement companies can help you and your human resources team during the layoff process. These companies offer a range of services, with corresponding levels of cost. They may include: Resume Writing Assistance Job Search Training and Advice Career Counseling Networking Access to Job… Read More »The Benefits of Providing Outplacement to Laid-Off Employees
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times Laying off employees is often a necessary evil in the business world. Regardless of the size of the business or the reason for the layoff, the process is usually unpleasant for both parties involved. However, there are some methods and pointers that can make… Read More »The Art of Laying Off Employees
Effectively Managing Diversity in the Workplace and Being Loved by those you Manage Originally published in the Florida Engineering Society Journal Think of a Leader/CEO/Director/ Manager in your life who motivated you, inspired you, and gave you the spark to go above and beyond the call of duty. How would… Read More »Diversity in the Workplace
An inside look at the country’s fastest growing engineering firms and what they are doing right. Originally published in the Florida Engineering Society Journal Recently, many engineering firms have gone through substantial downsizing, if not completely closing their doors. Yet in the same difficult environment there are many firms that have… Read More »Why are they growing, while we struggle?
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