Are Company Trips a Good Idea?
Team retreats sound good in theory. What better way to show your team you appreciate them than to send them to a beachy paradise or a swanky ski resort? It’s an extravagant gesture, and
How Job Hopping Can Affect Your Bottom Line
It’s a trend HR professionals all over the country are seeing: job hopping. It’s a shift in mindset that may have been spurred by the economic downturn about ten years ago, but it’s showing
How Effective are Monetary Incentives?
No matter who you are, productivity ebbs and flows. It’s not possible to sustain the same levels of productivity at all times—there are just too many factors that influence our ability to work. From
The Pros and Cons of Hiring Contractors
Hiring the right team is key for your business’s ongoing success, but you don’t always need to fill all positions permanently. Sometimes, it makes sense to hire short-term or even long-term contractors. Contractors are
Traditional Ideas of Professionalism: Are They Right for Your Organization?
It’s a new era in business. Offices have no cubicles, few walls and fewer offices, and people walk around in jeans and t-shirts every day of the week. And yet, they’re getting things done—they’re
Hiring Employees Who Thrive in an Innovative Workplace
Innovation: it’s one of the most important words to ever come into the workplace, and with good reason. Innovation is what drives growth and pushes companies to new heights, markets, and technologies. However, building
Understanding How the Millennial Workforce Operates
Millennials aren’t just skipping school and driving social media growth anymore: they’re a growing part of the workforce, and will soon become the largest segment of workers in the United States. Technology, recession, and
Motivating Employees to Give Back and Volunteer
Employee Volunteer Programs should be a part of every small business and corporation. Volunteering allows employees to develop character traits, such as compassion, empathy and humility. Volunteering also helps employees have a more positive
Understanding the Benefits of an Unlimited Vacation Policy
Do you have any friends with an unlimited vacation policy? Announcing that is a sure way to drop some jaws, but it’s actually become very common in the United States, especially among startups. There’s
7 Factors That Determine Workplace Happiness Levels
Take a look around your office. Who’s happy? If everyone looks like they’d rather be at the dentist than at their desks, you’ve got a problem. You may offer competitive salaries, but money isn’t