Author: GDH

As an employer looking to hire staff, the faster you can conduct interviews, the better chance you have of getting the talent you need before another company snaps it up. Even as the hiring picture may be getting a little better for employers, the competition for the best talent is still stiff. While you don’t…

As a professional, you probably spent four, five, or six years getting a college degree you’ve used as the basis for your career thus far. If you’re a recent college graduate or getting ready to graduate, your degree will feature prominently as you try to get a job as you haven’t had too much time…

Employee onboarding is the process that occurs when a company hires talent and brings a new employee “on board” as part of the staff. An employee onboarding process that is welcoming engages the new employee. It gives them the information they need to understand their new workplace and their part in it. It also impacts…

Job searches are stressful, but when you finally get a job offer, you need to decide if it’s one worth taking. Before you say “yes” to that new job, here are some things you need to consider. 1. Will the job further your career or meet other goals? With everything you know about the job,…

Most people are active on social media and never consider that what they post might have an impact on their employability. Here is what you need to know about keeping your social media pages above board and making sure your career doesn’t suffer. **The following guidelines apply to both private and public profiles. Employers have…

While the COVID-19 pandemic has largely ended, one thing that has stuck around is the increased ability to engage in virtual work. If you have an office job, you’re likely working from home at least part of the time. If you are between jobs or seeking a new job, this post can give you valuable…

Employers often overlook exit interviews even though they can be valuable tools to boost engagement and employee retention rates. It is important to get as much information as you can about what caused employees to leave your company to consider making changes that will increase employee retention. In addition, exiting employees will be more honest about your…

Emotional Intelligence, or EI, is a desirable trait for employees in the workplace and in all parts of life. This form of intelligence helps people handle difficult or emotionally intense situations in their own lives and the lives of others gracefully. This helps the people involved process their emotions and deal with them in healthy ways. Two-thirds…