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- Improving the Bottom Line with Direct-Hires
As Featured in ERC QuickHits
With the nation’s unemployment rate near its lowest point ever, employers are finding that traditional temp-to-hire strategies are tougher to successfully execute than in the past. With candidates enjoying more employment options these days, we think it behooves employers to consider filling open positions with direct hires. - How to Become an Employer of Choice?
By David Wee
List of eight principal factors considered by most employees. - The Top 10 Ways to Retain Good Employees
- Giving Control to the Team
We’ve all heard the phrase, “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” That philosophy may work great for your next home repair, but when you are leading a team, handing over some control may be a much better approach to improving productivity and increasing employee motivation.
- Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
How to Reduce Absenteeism at Work By Gregory P. Smith
It is more difficult to find employees who have a strong work ethic and are willing to put in a “good days work.” A lot of people tell me, “I hire for attitude and train for skills.” That philosophy is as outdated as carbon paper when you consider today's work environment. - Best Practices for Using Temporary Employees
You're a leader, a real forward thinker. You see opportunities, and you make them happen. But at the same time, you're sensible. You don't take unnecessary risks or waste money on needless expenses.
- Becoming an Employer of Choice: RETENTION
Why do people leave an organization? While we assume it's for better pay or opportunities, that's not often the real reason. This article will reveal the two dominant reasons why employees leave an organization and what you can do about them.
- Becoming an Employer of Choice: CULTURE MARKETING
What does it take to become an employer of choice? Tim will show you how to create an "irresistible culture" —a place where talented people want to work.
- Looking to Improve Retention?
Someone's trying to steal your top employees. Right now! How can you stop them? Here's a hint: it's not about compensation. This article will show you the top drivers of employee retention—and a simple process you can implement to keep your best people happily employed.
- BABY BOOMER RETIREMENT
79 million. That’s more than 25% of the U.S. population. It’s also the number of people who make up the largest U.S. generation in history—the Baby Boomers.
- Feedback...Your People Need It!
by Paul Phillips
The early months of a job are the most important in determining whether the match between employee and organization is going to be successful or not. If the recruitment has been handled well and reasonable expectations have been set by all parties, then it comes down to the relationship between the employee and the manager. - Effective Brainstorming
Brainstorming or mind mapping is one of the most useful tools available to leaders. Through brainstorming a whole load of ideas can be generated in a comparatively short period of time. The effectiveness of any brainstorming session depends on some simple rules. So what are those rules?
