OK, I’ll admit it: I recently watched “The Lego Movie” with my kids. The “Everything Is Awesome” song is still stuck in my head. Did you know there is a 10-hour YouTube video that repeats that song over and over? Someone has too much time on their hands. As an almost 40-year old, should I be […]
Category: Human Resources
Once upon a time, I worked as a contractor where my supervisor had worked for the same company for 30 years! He was quite wise and had many great theories about work and problem-solving. One of my favorite quotes he used to say was, “If you can’t solve the problem, change the problem.” I have […]
Own a franchise? Most franchise owners try and run as tight a financial ship as possible. With so many costs involved in starting and operating a franchise, every little bit makes a difference. Using a digital solution for your job applications is the perfect solution to saving time and money in the hiring process. Not […]
As a business owner, the chances are that your employment needs come and go with hiring cycles. While some companies are constantly hiring because of high turnover or the nature of their work, most companies experience hiring cycles. So, as a business owner, how do you take care of your digital hiring process without paying […]
Ever hired someone stellar in the interview process but came to find out you made a horrible mistake? Surprisingly, this happens quite often, but why? There are many reasons why your new employee got hired but turned out to be a dud. Maybe you didn’t perform due diligence with reference and background checks or maybe […]
If you’re wondering if you should provide a Spanish job application, the short answer is yes! More and more of today’s potential workforce is bilingual, with their primary language being Spanish. By providing an optional Spanish employment application, you suddenly open yourself up to many more applicants that may otherwise not apply for your job […]
Welcome to the 21st Century! I am constantly amazed that even with all the technological advances in the past few decades, as a society, we are still holding on to our paper processes. Just think about how much paper flows through your life daily: mortgage applications, employee performance reviews, job applications, notes, books, recipes, bills, […]
One of my previous employers didn’t give year-end holiday bonuses. When I first found out about this, I was a little annoyed, but the more I have thought about this, the more OK I am with no bonus. However, this employer was generous with yearly reviews and merit-based performance increases. When everything is said and […]
Technology, in essence, has complete control over every aspect of our lives. With its advancement comes the convenience of the most typical of routines. A prime example is the process of looking for a job. A decade ago, you found people that hungered for work and would go out of their way to expose their […]