Hiring a new employee can be an expensive process – especially when within a few weeks or months you realize they were a bad hire. The costs of advertising the position, allocating staff resources, time spent interviewing, relocation, training and on-boarding can make one bad hire can turn into a very expensive mistake.
THE PROS & CONS OF WORKING REMOTELY
It is said that about 35% of companies allow a portion of their workforce to work remotely from home. This has often been viewed by employees as a huge benefit especially by those who don’t currently have this option. However, this doesn’t mean working from home is for everyone.
BUILDING YOUR COMPANY’S CULTURE
Company culture is a hot conversation topic these days and more companies are taking it seriously. But why is company culture so important and how does an organization define its culture?
FIVE QUALITIES FOR CAREER GROWTH
Is 2019 the year you get promoted, take on more responsibility and essentially feel like your career is moving in a forward direction? That’s what many of our candidates are hoping for and since we spend our time finding out what motivates our clients to hire and promote, we thought we’d share what they are looking for.
5 TIPS FOR BETTER BENEFITS
If you are looking for top talent you may need to start thinking about what you can offer a new hire, instead of what they can offer you. By offering better benefits you can outshine your competitors and woo the best talent for your team. But let’s not forget, the same mentality is needed for retaining your top talent. Everyone becomes excited that a new members has joined the team but it cannot stop there.
Coverings 2019
We enjoyed our entire experience at Coverings 2019, from great connections with Architecture & Design professionals to the elaborately beautiful displays we highly recommend the conference if you or your firm has never attended.
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?
The Clash may have been referring to relationship issues when this cult classic hit was written, but the illustrious question still applies on-the-job. Whether you’ve only invested a few years into the company or you’re a seasoned asset on the team, we all reach that unavoidable fork in the road in which we ask ourselves if it’s time for a change.
IBS + KBIS ROUNDUP
We had a great time at IBS + KBIS in Las Vegas. Congratulations to all the KBIS Award winners and we loved being involved in the Voices From the Industry Conference.
KEEPING YOUR COOL AND STAYING CONFIDENT
It can be difficult to remain poised and keep it together when we run into a string of disappointments. From what feels like endless rejections from job applications or not receiving the promotion you were hoping for, or simply feeling unsure about the future and that track that you’re on, it’s important to remember one thing – you are not alone!
THE BENEFITS OF USING YOUR VACATION TIME
It’s fair to say that almost all the candidates we work with are looking for a good Vacation and PTO offering in their compensation package. However, in the US, standard vacation packages haven’t changed much over the years. Professional salaried employees can expect 10 days and 15 days for more tenured, senior staff.