When the subject of professional social media sites comes up, most everyone naturally thinks of LinkedIn. And there’s good reason for that. With almost 550 million users, it is far and away the most popular work-related social media site. But it isn’t the only one. There are many more out there that are geared toward… Read more »
Posts Tagged: New York City employment agencies
How to Attract the Best People
Every company is looking to hire top notch people. The dilemma is often how to find them and then entice them to join your firm. There are the usual places to look, such as social media and job boards. And pay is naturally an important element in attracting good people. But there is much more… Read more »
How to Keep Remote Workers Engaged
When people are working remotely and are more isolated, employee engagement might start to sag a little. As workers continue to struggle with the upheaval caused by the pandemic, stress levels are high. People are navigating a new and uncertain environment. This can take a toll on focus, energy and productivity. If you find that… Read more »
Developing Mental Toughness for Career Success
Mental toughness. It’s a phrase often bandied about these days when people discuss how to get ahead and be successful. You need to have mental toughness, they say. What exactly is it? Most people would probably say that it includes some measure of perseverance and resilience, a willingness to face adversity. Here are some tips… Read more »
How to Highlight the Most Valued Job Skills on a Resume
Recent university research has found that there are four skills employers appear to value the most – communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving. Workers who have developed these skills can increase their pay by as much as 20 percent, according to research. If you are looking for work, highlighting these skills on a resume is… Read more »
How to Cultivate Creativity
Creativity. At one time, the people who cared about it the most were writers and artists. But no more. Now it’s a skill that is in demand at many different companies. As technology has advanced and the world has become more complex, people with analytical skills and creativity are needed to solve the complex problems… Read more »
How Best to Manage Time When Working at Home
Working at home presents a unique set of challenges. One of them is managing your time effectively. The pandemic has changed how everyone handles their personal and professional lives. Managing time can be difficult when dealing with all of the distractions that pop up with remote work. Here are some tips for good time management… Read more »
Job Performance and Exercise
When looking at ways to improve productivity and performance, we focus on things like time management skills, organizational skills, and more training. But there are other lifestyle factors that are just as important. Everything is connected, and what we do outside of work also has an impact on what we do at work. Everybody knows… Read more »
How to Write Noteworthy Job Descriptions
To attract the best people, you have to catch their interest. That begins with the job description. It is the first contact a job candidate will have with your company and the job itself. If it is filled with plodding boilerplate language, it is unlikely to gain much interest. Here are a few tips on… Read more »
The Focus of Recruiters This Year
2020 was a tumultuous year for recruiting. The pandemic caused massive layoffs, then hiring sprees, a mass movement to remote work and an increased emphasis on diversity. It set recruiters back on their heels to a degree as they tried to keep up with all the changes. This year, however, they are moving from a… Read more »