Summer is officially in full swing, but it’s hard to enjoy the season if you’re constantly stressed about maintaining adequate staffing levels at your company. The sunniest time of year only lasts for a few months, so it’s time to figure out a plan so you and your team can maximize it. Whether you’re worried… Read more »
Change is a normal, healthy part of the business world, but everyone responds to it differently. Some employees crave change and can shift gears on a moment’s notice, but everyone doesn’t work that way. Many people fear the unknown and are very apprehensive to even the slightest adjustments. If a change is coming to your… Read more »
You’re a talented professional with big dreams. Right now, you’re feeling like you’ve outgrown your current job, but you don’t have all the required skills to land the really want. Far from a helpless situation, it’s time to take charge and do what it takes to get those skills on your resume. Doing so will… Read more »
In a perfect world, projects would always go as planned and results would consistently exceed expectations, but it doesn’t work like that. Instead, failure is a regular part of life, so instead of dreading it, you need to know how to accept it. Often viewed as the best possible teacher, failure stings at first, but… Read more »
When trying to fill an open position at your company, every applicant you encounter will have some type of work history — with the exception of those vying for entry-level jobs. Take advantage of this by learning as much as possible about what the person learned from past positions and why they chose them in… Read more »
When interviewing candidates, you’re used to meeting people who are a bundle of nerves. However, there’s another group of individuals that can remain cool as cucumbers. These expert interviewers arrive perfectly polished, have seriously impressive responses to your questions and display impeccable body language. At first glance, the calm, collected and smooth-talking candidate probably seems… Read more »
When interviewing candidates in Burbank for your team, you’re probably hoping to find someone with all the right skills and a personality that perfectly aligns with your culture. Unfortunately, it doesn’t usually work that way, so you need to be open to candidates with potential. Bright, energetic and eager to learn, these professionals may require… Read more »
Administrative Professionals Day falls on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, and this is a holiday your entire company needs to observe. Designed to honor the unsung heroes of the workforce, this special day was first observed in 1952. In 1955, the National Secretaries Association officially set the date of this annual celebration to the last week… Read more »
They’re nothing new, but if you have yet to schedule a team-building event for your employees, you might be a bit skeptical of the benefits. After all, your team spends every day at work together, so that should be enough, right? Actually, it’s not. From navigating a ropes course together to gathering for weekly lunches… Read more »
Nearly three million people quit their jobs in October 2016 — the most recent available data — according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It’s a standard part of running a business, but that doesn’t make receiving resignations any easier. As a boss, it’s uncomfortable to receive a resignation, but it’s even more awkward for… Read more »
