All employers would like to have a happy and productive workforce. Businesses want people who are performing at their best and are happy in their jobs. These are people who make a company grow, people who stay with a company. Here are 8 steps to keep workers happy and productive: Proper onboarding Companies should not… Read more »
The importance of networking is now well established. To find the job you want, you need to talk to people, both those you know and those you don’t. They are valuable sources of information. But some ways of networking are better than others. Here are some tips on how to do it effectively. Begin with… Read more »
Employers use different types of interviews to evaluate job candidates. There is the screening interview to determine if a person is a viable candidate. There is the stress interview, which simulates stressful situations to see how the candidate responds. There is the behavioral interview, where the candidate need to show how he or she will… Read more »
A recent survey shows that the most important recruiting tool for companies is their career website. It is the most valuable resource for job candidates when they are looking at companies, more important than Facebook, Twitter, or any other marketing channels. Almost two-thirds of the job candidates contacted in the survey included it among their… Read more »
Many younger employees are encouraged to find mentors where they work. And many companies in NYC, New Jersey and Connecticut encourage mentorship programs. Everyone generally agrees that mentorships can be valuable programs for both mentor and mentee. Often, however, because there are really no guidelines on how or what a mentor should do to help… Read more »
Do you have gaps in your work history? Don’t fret. You are not alone. Gaps are more common these days as businesses attempt to deal with a rapidly changing and unpredictable NYC economy. The last recession is an example. Many people lost their jobs as companies began downsizing and re-calibrating their workforce needs. However, attitudes… Read more »
If you want to be more productive and less stressed, you should be as organized as possible. The more organized you are, the more you will be able to do. Here are some tips on how to get better organized in a fast paced NYC. Keep it simple. Organized people usually have some method they… Read more »
People spend a lot of time at work–especially when working in the New York City area! So, the work environment plays a big role in employees’ mental health, which in turn plays a big role in the performance of the entire organization. But even though the well being of employees is important for the health… Read more »
For some people, preparing for a business trip means throwing some clothing into a suitcase. But to make your trip as enjoyable and hassle free as possible, there are certain things that you should take along. Here are a few. Currency If traveling internationally, it’s best to get some of the local currency before you… Read more »
Everyone knows how important it is to make a good first impression, and how difficult it is to change an impression once made. And most people are aware how quickly others form impressions of us. In fact, it may take as little as seven seconds. And if the good impression you want to make is… Read more »