We offer some tips and encouragement on Employee Issues. They never seem to go away and it’s good to read an occasional reminder that some issues require management involvement. These tips are excerpted from a longer article published by Human Resources Director, HRD. Employees are the greatest and most valuable asset an organization has. However,… Read more »
Unemployment rates have been steadily dropping in California for the past several years. This is fantastic for the economy, but makes it notably harder to find outstanding talent for administrative jobs in areas such as Los Angeles, Camarillo, and Thousand Oaks. Administrative professionals keep your entire company running smoothly, so you can’t afford to hire… Read more »
When searching for new administrative talent, you always focus on hard skills, such as proficiency with certain software programs and fast typing skills, but that’s not all that matters. Although they can be much harder to gauge, soft skills also play a key role in a candidate’s fit for the job, especially time management. During… Read more »
Every company experiences attrition on some level, so instead of hoping people won’t resign or retire, you need to expect it. Losing a staffer can be a huge business disruption, but it doesn’t have to be. Stop treating key employees as indispensable and start assuming they won’t stay on your team forever, making sure your… Read more »
Many permanent employees are inspired to go the extra mile with hopes of eventually receiving a promotion or a hearty year-end bonus, but this tactic can’t be used for short-term workers. Temporary employees are only part of your team for a brief period of time, but that doesn’t mean their contributions aren’t just as valuable…. Read more »
Your company is staffed with a great group of employees, but even the most well-intentioned people sometimes need a little help boosting their level of productivity. If your staff isn’t producing the output you know they’re capable of, look closely to see what’s going on. The issue might be an easy fix with hugely positive… Read more »
Your employees are tough, but everyone has a breaking point. If you’ve recently noticed a change for the worst in your staffers, there’s a good chance stress is to blame. In addition to obvious stressors, such as a heavy workload, lack of training for the job and long work hours, many other factors can contribute… Read more »
Change is a normal and completely necessary part of the business world. If you want your company to continue moving forward, your organization needs to keep pace with current trends and the general business environment. Sometimes these changes are good, allowing you to expand your staff and grow your organization, and other times they’re not… Read more »
Unfortunately, many candidates seem perfect on paper, but fail to meet expectations during the interview process. It’s always exciting to find a candidate who is a perfect skills fit for the job, but if their level of enthusiasm is underwhelming, take this as a red flag and move on. Your company is a wonderful place… Read more »
When it comes to hiring decisions, you can never be too careful. Sometimes you might get lucky and a candidate who is clearly perfect for the job may walk through the door, but it doesn’t usually work that way. In most cases, you’ll need to do lots of digging to make sure the person covers… Read more »
