How Leaders of Today Can Create a More Positive Workplace

Creating a positive workplace is essential for employee engagement, productivity, and performance. These factors strengthen collaboration, employee morale, and attraction and retention rates. Research from the MIT Sloan School of Management identified 10 elements of company culture that employees care about most and contribute to a positive workplace: Characteristics of a Positive Workplace Respondents to […]

How to Manage Workforce Fluctuations During Economic Shifts

Economic downturns and booms can cause workforce volatility. As a result, managing workforce fluctuations during economic shifts can be challenging. Strategic approaches to managing staffing levels while maintaining productivity and organizational stability help minimize the risks associated with economic uncertainty. The following methods can help. Prioritize Employee Well-Being Economic shifts can adversely impact employee motivation, […]

Four Ways to Foster Better Collaboration Between Your Employees

Fostering collaboration between your employees strengthens engagement, productivity, and performance. These factors elevate team cohesion, morale, and innovation. Because employees might have difficulty collaborating in highly technical environments, you should take steps to encourage teamwork. The following suggestions can help. Develop Employee Rapport Employees who know and trust each other typically enjoy collaboration. They feel […]

Creative Recruitment Strategies for Hard-to-Fill Technical Roles

According to Payscale’s 2024 Compensation Best Practices Report, 59% of respondents reported having roles that were open for at least six months. The reasons included: In many cases, creative recruitment strategies are required for hard-to-fill technical roles. The following methods can help hire top talent in technical industries where specific skill sets can be hard […]

Why Upskilling Your Team Could Be Worth the Investment

The increasing adoption of new technologies helps keep companies competitive. According to The Future of Jobs Report 2023 by the World Economic Forum, over 85% of companies surveyed identified increased adoption of new technologies and broadening digital access as the trends likely to drive transformation within their organization. These activities require employee upskilling. Most jobs […]

Technical Recruitment: Creating a Positive Candidate Experience

The candidate experience is how candidates feel about your company after experiencing its hiring process. These feelings influence whether candidates apply for your organization’s job openings and accept job offers. Creating a positive candidate experience strengthens your technical recruitment results. Candidates are likely to accept your job offers, write positive reviews, and encourage other candidates […]