Every workplace is different, and all employees are different. Snelling recognizes this, and we invite you to visit our workplace research section to learn best practices on issues ranging from overtime costs to managing different personalities in the workplace.
Think Before You Hire an Interm
NEW!! 5/9/2012 - Historically, companies used internships as a major component of their recruiting strategy. Today, companies are offering a larger number of unpaid internships, strictly as a money-saving tool. The Dept. of Labor provides a 6 point test that should be met in order for the unpaid internship to be consider valid. Click here to read how to make sure you do not run into legal trouble when leveraging interns.
Hiring for Cultural Fit
NEW!! 4/18/2012 - Cultural fit is the single most important factor in hiring decisions, and a candidate’s personal and professional values certainly tie into this. While certain skills are going to be the price of consideration for certain positions, if a candidate is not going to fit the culture of the company and department, even the most superior skills will not ensure success in the long run.
How to Improve Listening and Communication in the Workplace
NEW!! 3/14/2012 - In order to succeed, we all must be able to write, speak and listen effectively. In the workplace, listening is used at least three times as much as speaking, and four to five times as much as reading and writing.
The Real Cost of Overtime
When calculating the cost of employee overtime, there is more to consider than just the premium wages (i.e. time and a half or double time for the extra hours worked) paid to the workers. There is much evidence that, despite the fact that many employers tout its short-term benefits, continuous overtime can cause harm to a firm in a number of different ways. This article will look at the true cost of overtime through its impact on employee fatigue, illness and stress and how it can effect a company’s profitability and revenue stream.
The Generation Gap in the Workplace
For the first time in recorded history, there are four generations in the workforce. Much has been made of this phenomenon in blogs and articles across the Internet, but the topic is much more nuanced than a simple list of generational differences. This article will help you understand all the hype behind the “Generation Gap” and how you can build effective working relationships within one of the most diverse labor pools in history.
The line between our personal and professional lives is becoming increasingly blurred, and it can be difficult for to determine what type of behavior is appropriate online. We recommend that you take steps now to secure and protect your online reputation even if your employer doesn’t require it. You might even find that your online presence can be an asset to your career.