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An employee retreat can be a unique opportunity to bond with colleagues, discovering new connections and mutual interests that otherwise went unnoticed in the workplace. By getting to know the people you work with better, you’ll be able to interact and work with them more effectively. After all, we’re only human, and desire connections and understand from our fellow man. Here are five reasons to have a staff retreat.
Every successful organization has problem-solvers, people who see opportunity and find creative solutions to generate operational growth. Within a business setting, these people are known as business analysts. Business analysts change an organization “by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders,” according to the International Institute of Business Analysis. In an average day, analysts work hand in hand with project managers and other colleagues to complete project tasks.
Finding the right candidate for any given position is not easy because sometimes, the one who appeared to be the best candidate during an interview isn’t necessarily the best man/woman for the job. So, how is it that the best employers always seem to find the best employees? Well, every company has a process and the most successful companies have the most successful processes.
If you have a business of your own and would like to find the most appropriate candidates for all the positions in the company that need filling, consider a few of the following tried and tested methods.
When a business owner hires the best matches for the right jobs, he/she makes the business grow in a great way. That is the reason, significance of process improvement in hiring process cannot be denied by the successful business owner. A lot of things from poorly-written job descriptions to lack of follow up about applications can deter applicants and candidates from applying for the open positions advertised by your business or company.
As improvement in hiring process needs more prominence and efforts, here are a few steps listed that any business can take not only to ease the recruitment process but to encourage the best candidates as well.
Most of us spend a lot of our lives at work so it makes sense that you would want to find a job that you love and a company that you enjoy working for.
Your salary is important, of course, but so is workplace happiness and a feeling that you are valued and belong, and it is a lot easier to stay working for an employer that empathizes with your needs rather than being somewhere that feels like a grind.
A great way of building that much-valued team spirit is to get involved with some events that bring everyone closer together. Here are some team-building ideas that could put a smile on everyone’s face and make you look forward to another day at the office.
There is no doubt that the environment plays a substantial role in how you tackle the challenges of the day. That said, many people tend to overlook the importance of a productive environment, most especially business owners, as they have plenty of other things to worry about. However, considering how big of an impact the environment can have on productivity, it would be a shame to neglect something that can be tackled and rectified in a few simple steps.
While it can be somewhat confusing to figure out how to spruce up the office space if you do not have enough experience, it does not have to be a challenging experience. Here are just a few ways to spruce up the office space without breaking the bank!
Toxicity in the workplace is hard to ignore, especially when it’s coming from the inside out. If you find that you aren’t progressing as much as you’d hope to in your career, it may be due to your personality traits. To succeed in professional career it is not sufficient to work hard. Your personal traits matter as much as your professional ones. The following eight toxic traits are keeping you from succeeding in your career:
Although pay stubs are not a compulsory requirement by the law, it is good to provide your employees with them whenever you are issuing checks or prior to the payday. Actually, some states recommend that you issue the employees with the pay stubs one day to the date of payment. This will enable them to understand the breakdown of their salaries from the viewpoints of deductions and taxes. As an employer, you might also require the copies of these paystubs as they can assist you in the future especially if there are payment issues. At a personal or corporate level, you can make pay stubs at the comfort of your home using various approaches as discussed below:
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) sets standards on voluntary retirement and health plans offered to employees in the private sector. While it doesn’t require employers to offer healthcare, retirement, disability, or welfare plans, for those that do, it dictates what must be included in these plans.
Failure to comply with the basic standards of ERISA can result in hefty fines and penalties. Participants will also have grounds for civil suits against their employer if the information was not appropriately and clearly disclosed. With such heavy penalties, employers must make themselves aware of ERISA law to avoid falling afoul.
The backbone of any type of business is its company culture. While large corporations may be able to rely on fun perks and large salaries to entice people to join their teams, small companies usually have to depend on a positive company culture to encourage employees to stay on. If you own any type of small business, you know how crucial it is to hire the right people to join your team. Here are five ways you can create a positive work environment and avoid a high rate of employee turnover.
