In today's fast-paced society, it's hard not to be critical of the various social media platforms utilized by a variety of different people. From twerking to cinnamon challenges, the internet is full of content that simply is not workplace...
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It is the little things that count. Small ways to show appreciation to employees. – by Karen Garcia
Most employees, or people in general, spend their entire lives trying to earn acceptance. They desire to earn it from their family, friends, acquaintances, significant others, people they respect, and even people they resent (Garcia, 2013). Since everything we do...
Pay Attention to Retention by Nicole Tong
While employees are worried about losing their job, employers are worried about keeping their best workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics June 2014 Report on Job Openings and Labor Turnover, there was a total of 55.7 million hires...
15 Minute Talks – How to Get Yourself Focused Using ScheduleOnce
My phone was becoming a bit of a hassle a year or so ago; people would call me at random times and talk and talk and talk. Now, when an unexpected phone call comes in, I am delighted, because I...
I Was Carried Along By The River of Dreams In The Middle of The Night
I wanted to kill myself when I was 20. I was the only one who knew this and what I did was hang the lyrics to Billy Joel's River of Dreams above my bed and I'd read it every night...
Evolving HR Technology – by Shelby Hjort-Michel
Companies across the world are constantly looking for ways to improve productivity in their businesses, and especially in regards to their hiring processes. The goal is to efficiently and effectively hire. Often, these processes can be rather lengthy. From the...
The Importance of Infographics in Human Resources
Infographics can help tell a story to your staff of how things work, who your business works with and the type of data that is important to you and your business. Here are a couple examples of infographics we've used...
BERecruiting – Be Recruiting and Be Recruited
I cannot recall a time in the last 10-15 years where I've been hired for a job or a role through a job posting. Any of the opportunities I have received have generally come through a referral, a pre-existing employment...
To train or not to train, that is the question! – by Karen Garcia
By Karen Garcia, Braathe Enterprises Virtual Intern
written by Braathe Enterprises Virtual Intern Karen Garcia According to The American Heritage Dictionary (n.d.), training is "the education, instruction, or discipline of a person or thing that is being trained". As defined and to further explain, training educates, guides,...