Successfully onboarding new hires is absolutely essential to minimizing employee turnover and the steep costs that come with it. Research has shown employees who make it through the first six months are much more likely to stay with an employer. By definition, an onboarding program falls within these first six… Read More

Obviously, companies don’t want to overpay for anything, but the effort to keep labor costs down shouldn’t result in a company consistently making low-ball offers to applicants. Low-ball offers actually cost businesses far greater than what they save, and it’s crucial for hiring managers to realize the significance of paying… Read More

Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh once said that bad hires cost his company more than $100 million. While your company may not be racking up a similar number, it’s hard to argue that bad hires are an unnecessary cost that companies should be doing everything they can to eliminate. More than… Read More

Company leaders should look forward to giving performance reviews. They’re a chance to recognize good performance and improve employee efficiency through constructive feedback. However, there are often issues with a conventional performance review system. Reviews are infrequently held, but employees increasingly say they want more regular reviews. Furthermore, traditional reviews… Read More

Many working professionals today want a flexible schedule, and yet fairly few organizations are offering this to their employees. Meanwhile, millions of Americans are opting to work gig-economy jobs because they want more control over their work and personal lives. If your company doesn’t offer flexible work hours and options,… Read More