Increased communication in an office setting clearly improves productivity, motivation, and collaboration. Unfortunately, numerous employees feel voiceless at their jobs daily.
Many managers overlook the importance of getting to know their staff. Discovering what each employee enjoys doing, both in and out of work, creates a closer and more productive team. Encourage conversation about interests and […]
Being prepared for an interview can demonstrate to a future employer that you’re truly invested in your career. Besides familiarizing yourself with the company’s website and objectives, good interview questions can also help you uncover and learn more about a job and company to ensure that the role your interviewing for is a fit for your […]
Job seekers in Colorado have more options than ever; there is no denying that we have come into a candidate’s market. This makes hiring more competitive and challenging. Top contenders likely have several job offers on the table. How do you make sure yours is the one accepted?
Before extending an offer to the ideal applicant, […]
Adding new members to a team is difficult. Not only does the new hire need to have a specific set of skills to perform a certain job, but they also need to fit in as a new “work family” member. It becomes very complicated to find the perfect match in terms of education, experience, skills, and personality.
Determining […]
The hiring process is, in a way, like dating. Both company and candidate are determining if they are a good fit. Organizations hope to find strong talent that fits the culture and will work well with existing teams. Candidates are looking for growth opportunities in a friendly environment that encourages development of skills. The initial […]
The hiring process can be tricky. In order to stay current with the job market and candidate expectations, it needs to be continually reviewed and updated. Investing time into evaluating and improving hiring procedures ultimately promotes efficiency and prevents bad hires.
To determine what may need to be altered in your organization’s […]
According to a 2014 study, 40% of workers were not using all of their paid time off. Employees polled said they were simply too busy for a vacation or felt guilty taking time off for work.
Even those that do utilize their time off often continue to work while on vacation. The ability to constantly access technology […]
Staying productive at work can be difficult with colleagues stopping by to discuss new ideas or projects, office phones interrupting meetings, and email notifications continuously dinging. The good news is that it is possible to stay on task during the work day, despite the constant chaos.
Become aware of disorganization that decreases productivity. Whether it is […]
For many organizations, a retention plan is focused primarily on employees that have been working within the company for an extended period of time. However, retention really begins with hiring and doesn’t end until the employee’s very last day of work.
Ideally, the plan for employee retention should be initiated during the hiring process. When interviewing […]
At Experience Factor, we recognize that recruiting is just the beginning. After hiring the top talent, the second half of the battle is retaining them. Most organizations offer benefits and retirement savings plans to full-time and, sometimes, part-time employees. According to a 2013/2014 survey, half of respondents say that good benefits are a main reason […]