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Did you know there are five different generations currently working? This generational divide spans ninety years (yes, there are ninety-year-olds still in the workforce today). This means that the following generations may be represented in your company: The Silent Generation (1900-1945) Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Generation X (1966-1980) Millennials (1981-2000) -…

Your company runs on specialized and proprietorial knowledge. However, if your company is like most, the principal repository for that essential information is employees. When an employee moves on or retires, the knowledge they hold in their mind walks out with them.  This has two consequences.  First is that new…

Businesses worldwide are supporting work from home staff, which means they are hiring and training staff that most employees have yet to see face-to-face. This can create quite a challenge during onboarding and training. But, it is a challenge that can be overcome. Training Policies Most companies have pretty standard…

In 1597 Sir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge itself is power.” People around the world have stated this axiom for centuries, and it has been proven to be true time and time again. However, many, many companies do not apply this idea to their business. They allow institutional knowledge and specialized…

One of the best ways to support company growth is to have a fantastic team of employees who will help your business, improve productivity, and enhance your company overall. But how does one hire the best team for his or her industry or business? Is it with great “gotcha” questions…

A business cannot grow without hiring and training employees. Additionally, particular hires don’t always work out, necessitating well-defined firing policies that benefit the company and contribute to its expansion. Gauging when it’s time to hire, fire, or train employees can be extremely difficult. That’s why we advocate for the establishment…

You can’t go anywhere online right now without hearing or seeing an ad for a tech-based hiring service (like ZipRecruiter) or job listing sites (like LinkedIn). Each promises to simplify your hiring process. The question you may have is - will a tech app or job site help you find…

There’s a new generation hitting the workforce and the marketplace - Generation Z. This is the true tech generation, young people who don’t remember a world without cell phones or the internet. According to SocialMarketing.org and the New York Times, the oldest Gen Zers (or post-millennials) were born in 1995.…

Whether they have a specific project in mind or are trying to staff their company, many business owners and executives struggle to put the best team together. There are two sides to team management. One is the ability of the team lead. The other is the combined abilities of the…

Conventional wisdom tells us that, when we hire employees, they will need some time to learn the ropes of their job, the industry, and your company in particular, before they start making money for the business. Hiring costs vary widely by location, responsibilities, and amount of training needed. However, every…