Human Resources

Are your employees quitting? Here’s how to retain them post-COVID

Is it unfair to assume that employee needs have changed post-pandemic? Likely not. We’ve all been impacted in one way or another despite what that looks like for each of us. The question is, how will these changes impact, organizations moving forward? As organizations look to reimagine their return to the office, talent and employee retention challenges will be amplified.   […]

Human Resources Leadership

How to pivot your people strategy in a human crisis

It’s no question that an organization’s biggest asset is its people. Whether your organization falls in the small-medium sized space or is considered an enterprise, your people strategy (a.k.a. your recruitment or talent strategy) can support or hurt your growth. As a leader, your recruitment strategy is usually one of the most important strategies next to your business strategies. I […]

A career change over 50? Yes! Successful? Yes!

Where ageism is very real in almost every industry, there are plenty of resources out there that will tell you how to combat ageism so you can successfully make a career change. Tips and tricks on how to position yourself, talk about your qualifications so you don’t come across as ‘overqualified’ or ‘underqualified’ but just right. How to talk about […]

Human Resources

6 sources candidates use to learn about your company

When it comes to your employer brand and company culture, candidates are empowered with endless information at their fingertips to learn about your company. In a job market where competition is increasingly tight, candidates are considering all their options. They’re not afraid to do their due diligence and ensure they’re equipped with enough information to make an informed decision. Your […]

How to improve employee retention with these 7 strategies

As a leader, when you’re managing a people-first culture your people are the primary focus of your business. Finding the best people is one thing, keeping them is another. That’s where retaining talent comes into play. Employee retention is a critical component of sustaining a strong and healthy organization. Your people are what makes your company run. Among the common […]

How to hire better so you can lower employee turnover

Is your organization experiencing high turnover? Do you find yourself replacing the same roles over and over again and feeling uneasy about your recruitment strategy? There could be a few reasons for this, including a broken recruitment process. Another reason is simply you’re hiring the wrong people in the wrong roles. It can be difficult to quantify an existing employee […]

Leadership

Networking to GIVE: 5 networking tips you need to know

Networking is critical as a professional.  Whether you work in corporate, you run a small business or you find yourself in a job search, networking will be an ongoing part of your career. Relationships help drive our success in all areas of our lives and many times, business relationships can develop out of nowhere and when you least expect it. […]

Not sure what direction to take following your mat leave? Here’s what you should be thinking about

Taking a break from a thriving career to focus on starting and building a family can be such an exciting time.  For my go-getter, hustler, career-driven women, I know this can also be an adjustment when taking that step back. Now that your mat leave is up and you’re ready to return to the workforce, you might realize the adjustment […]

You’ve had one, I’ve had one – here’s how to talk about it in an interview

Most of us can relate to going through a bad experience throughout our careers, some of us, unfortunately, more than once.  Anything from a terrible boss, to being fired, to dealing with a difficult peer/colleague, to a toxic work environment, the list goes on and can all be attributed to bad experiences on the job. The truth is, when it […]