As you may or may not know, ‘soft skills’ are abilities like leadership and communication that allow us to more easily handle the more technical aspects of our job. Soft skills are becoming more important as companies look to get more value from their workforce. Employees with good soft skills are more likely to be… Read more »
As the massive Baby Boomer generation passes into retirement and leaves the workforce, the war for talent will only become more intense, and companies will have to increasingly do what they can to attract as many candidates as possible to their open positions. If your company is looking to attract more candidates to its open… Read more »
At first glance, the job of a warehouse worker can seem quite simple, and while the job doesn’t involve a lot of technical skills, there are several interpersonal soft skills shared by the most effective warehouse employees. If you are currently looking for a warehouse worker, consider the following essential soft skills. Technology Literacy From… Read more »
“If you were a color, what color would you be?” “What is your spirit animal?” “Which dinosaur do you most identify with?” We’re all familiar with these off-the-wall interview questions. “Weird” job interview questions should not be used to simply throw candidates for a loop. Rather, they should reveal aspects of an applicant that can’t… Read more »
Hiring a new staff member, regardless of the role, can be one of the most challenging tasks for any company. Given all the work that goes into hiring, you might be reluctant to give serious consideration to applicants that are underqualified. However, hiring an underqualified applicant can be a smart move for your organization if… Read more »
Diversity in the workplace is a popular topic for discussion, and while the focus of these conversations usually revolves around equality – employers shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that diversity is actually better for their bottom line. Research has consistently shown connections between increased diversity and things like higher productivity or greater innovation. Consider… Read more »
The US economy has heated up in recent years and companies are hiring more than ever. While that’s good news, it also means competition has led to many employees jumping ship and taking better offer from another company. Companies face steep competition in the labor market, and they also have to figure out how to… Read more »
Helping your employees through a major business transition is an exercise in extreme empathy. Almost any change you’re leading or supporting is highly disruptive to somebody on an emotional level. The key to helping people is understanding why some folks get emotional about major change. Surprisingly, it’s not the change itself; it’s the loss of… Read more »
Individual interview questions can determine a candidate’s, skills, experience, achievements, processes or ways of thinking, but at the end of the day, an interviewer wants to assess how much value each candidate could bring to the table. The job interview is one of the last opportunities you’ll get to assess an applicant before having to… Read more »