From learning how to work a remote desktop to keeping small children occupied while writing emails, on-the-job problem solving during the COVID-19 pandemic is at an all-time high. Hopefully, you’re successfully dealing with these challenges and more. That said, if you’re looking to improve your problem-solving skills, there are apps for that. Below is a… Read more »
With a major influence on productivity, the work environment that you create for your employees is extremely important. In the business world, everything is optimized, and that ought to include your employees’ working environment. That said, there are different types of work environments, and some teams are best suited to certain types. Types of Work… Read more »
The next time you leave the house for an interview, be nice to everybody – from the receptionist to the company president. For quite some time now, hiring managers have been enlisting people outside the traditional hiring process to assess folks who come in for an interview. There are even stories of hiring managers going… Read more »
Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs, and millions more still are left uncertain… Read more »
New hires rarely hit the ground running, and it can take a while to find out if any new hire has been a good decision. However, there are a few red flags you can be on the lookout for when assessing a new employee. First of all, it’s crucial to distinguish red flags from screaming… Read more »
Communicating with your candidates is always important, but maintaining strong communication with them during a crisis can set you apart from your competitors. Thanks to COVID-19, our economy came to a grinding halt in March, and businesses are facing unique challenges. On one hand, millions of businesses were deemed “non-essential” and were forced to close their doors, putting them in… Read more »
A wise man once said, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me, you can’t get fooled again.” Wise words indeed, especially for companies thinking about rehiring someone they fired. However, times are tough, and a lot of companies are having trouble filling open positions. Does this open the door to hiring someone who was… Read more »
These days, it can be difficult to identify a career that will supply continuous, dependable work long into the future. Shipyards have been around for thousands of years and they will be for many years into the future, offering the prospect of continuous work to those in the shipping industry. The shipping industry is still… Read more »
With their against-the-grain hours and sleep implications, second and third shifts get a bad rap. However, these shifts aren’t to be avoided at all costs. In fact, many people find shift work is essential to their career and personal life. Generally speaking, we consider the first shift to be an 8-hour shift that begins around… Read more »
The job of a manager is a busy one. In addition to handling technical duties, they also have to supervise employees. If you’re a manager, you are probably looking for ways to better handle the limited time you have. Consider the following seven tips on how to better manage your time. 1) Prioritize Planning It’s… Read more »