Are your first choice candidates all disappearing after their interview, leaving you stuck with your second or even third choice applicants? Rather than blaming the candidate pool, take a look at your own hiring practices. Though it may be hard to admit, you could be the one responsible for scaring them off. Do any of […]
Read MoreThis time of year, ghosts are associated with trick or treating, scary movies, and haunted houses; however, “ghosting” in the professional world is a year round occurrence. While “ghosting” originated as a term used by online daters to describe ending a relationship by ignoring calls and texts, it can be used any time communication comes […]
Read MoreYou have an employee, let’s call her Mildred, and you never know what to expect from her. Consistency is not a word that you would use to describe Mildred, and you have noticed that coworkers walk on eggshells during their interactions with her. One minute she is an exemplary employee, and the next she is […]
Read MoreFor those of you who go out of your way to be accommodating to everyone in the office… Let’s get one thing straight. Appropriately asserting yourself will not earn you the title of “rude” or “aggressive” in the workplace; however, being “too nice” can earn you the reputation of office pushover. Unfortunately, being “too nice” […]
Read MoreRecognition + reinforcement = retention. It’s a fairly simple equation; however, it’s execution often falls short due to employers and managers not placing enough importance on recognizing and reinforcing positive employee behavior. A recent study conducted by Reward Gateway found that approximately 22% of senior staff members don’t believe that regular, consistent recognition influences retention […]
Read MoreThe struggle to balance your role as a career driven individual and your role as a caring family member can feel daunting and stressful. In the attempt to alleviate some of that stress, the US Senate designated October as National Work and Family Month in 2003. This month, employers are asked to create healthier and […]
Read MoreThis comic by Mark Anderson is an artistic representation of a concern that employers have when faced with an overqualified applicant. We should be asking ourselves why being too qualified for a position is considered negative in the job market. Why do we penalize candidates by withholding jobs for having too much education, too many […]
Read MoreIf you have been paying attention to local news, you know that Seattle has become an attractive location for job candidates due to its low unemployment rate. As seen in the graph to the right, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that Seattle’s unemployment rate trends below both US and Washington averages at 3.7% […]
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