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Navigating baby boomer retirement and the ongoing labor crisis

  We’re accustomed to reading about whatever industry millennials are currently ‘killing.’ But, as so-called baby boomers (generally considered to have been born between 1946 …

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Navigating the gender gap during the Great Resignation

The mass wave of people leaving their jobs has left companies to worry about filling open positions to maintain productivity and keep pace with demand. …

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Reinforce employee training with improved technology

It's easy for organizations to underestimate the importance of proper employee training. However, ensuring your business offers effective and continuous training opportunities is a key …

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Retention rates: what's happening at the moment?

The past two years have seen major changes in the working world. First, we had mass layoffs with the COVID-19 pandemic as companies couldn't afford …

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Setting expectations for employee attendance

  While scheduling sounds simple, it can actually be one of the most challenging parts of management and keeping a business running. Employees keep operations …

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Shedding light on skills-based hiring

  “Skills-based hiring” — it’s a phrase that’s on everyone’s lips, but what is it? How did it evolve? Is it useful? What does it …

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Should social media be part of a pre-employment check?

  Facebook launched back in 2004, followed by Twitter in 2006. Instagram came in 2010. And TikTok was born in 2016, though it didn’t sweep …

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Should your business use time rounding?

  Whether you work as a freelancer or are contracted in a permanent, full time capacity, there’s a considerable chance you have to log your …

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Stay interview questions to ask your employees

  Stay interviews are conducted to help managers understand why employees choose to stay and what might cause them to leave. These interviews have become …

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Supply chain insights and considerations in 2022

  Supply chain disruptions in 2021 plagued a number of industries as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and high demand. All parties across the …

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Technology and the future of supply chains

  Advanced technology is quickly changing the nature of supply chains, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only magnified the need for organizations to seek tools …

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Temporary staffing in 2022: the stats and what they mean

The so-called "gig economy" has boomed over the last several years. Rising numbers of workers are opting for temporary work such as freelancing or employment …

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The 4 best ways to support remote employees

  As more people in the workplace have transitioned that workplace to home, managers are adapting to the best practices for remote work and how …

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The benefits of a mentorship program

  Mentors are people you can look up to. Most commonly, they’re someone who is successful at something and has experience in something you’d like …

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The benefits of a stay interview for your business

  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average overall turnover in 2021 rate was 57.3%, and as turnover remains elevated, organizations are looking for …

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The benefits of blockchain technology for supply chains

  As a result of disruptions in the supply chain, utilizing advanced technology to optimize operations and management is becoming increasingly vital. While organizations continue to …

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The benefits of diversity in the workplace

Workplace diversity refers to a company or organization that intentionally employs a workforce of diverse individuals with a wide range of characteristics and talents. In …

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The changing views on marijuana in the workplace

Historically, marijuana is a drug that has been tested for in pre-employment drug screenings as well as drug testing current employees. However, with many states …

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The difference in what males and females want from their hourly jobs

Managers and business owners are constantly asking themselves what people are looking for when it comes to jobs. How can they keep good workers happy? …

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The effects of corporate and management burnout

  By now, you may be aware of the phenomenon dubbed “burnout.” The phrase describes emotional, mental and physical exhaustion due to overworking. We’ve read …

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The expected and unexpected benefits of automation

Automation has become increasingly important across industries in recent years — which refers to the technique of making a machine, process or system operate automatically. …

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The future of work in 2023

  As we approach the end of 2022, it’s vital that employers stay abreast of expected developments for next year. The past two years have …

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The hidden costs of turnover

  There’s a reason turnover is feared among managers and business owners. It can be costly to lose (and replace) an employee. There are the …

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The impact of a recession on remote work

  The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the evolution of many new norms including remote work. Non-essential office workers were mandated to work from home (WFH) …

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The importance of a good recruitment experience

  Industries worldwide are laboring under the burden of severe skills and employee shortages. The lack of appropriately experienced workers has left organizations scrambling to …

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The importance of finding employees with great work ethic

  Work ethic is an essential part of any organization, but what exactly does this mean? Work ethic is a belief that work and diligence …

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The importance of improving your management skills

It's easy for employers and managers to underestimate the importance of good management, but in today's work sphere, it's essential for success. Great managers are …

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The importance of providing sick leave

Taking time off to recover when we're ill is a cornerstone of the workplace in many countries worldwide. As World Population Review reports, some states …

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The most important management skills

Oftentimes, people moving into a management role because of a promotion don't necessarily have experience in managing people. They may be professional, hard workers, and …

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The No. 1 priority among America's hourly workers

There are a variety of factors that come into play when someone is deciding whether to take a new job. Does it fit with my …

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