The Watercooler is PrideStaff’s blog covering trends and tips for successfully managing issues in the workplace, such as: retention, employee engagement, and interviewing.
When you’re applying for a job, you want to make sure you get noticed. And you want to stand out as the best candidate this set of hiring managers has ever seen. You’re sure you’re the perfect person for the job and you want to make sure they know it, too. You need to be… Read more »
A job search can be stressful. You’re constantly worried about making sure you’re presenting your best self. And that includes social media. Social media can be a really great way to connect with hiring managers and network with others who might be able to help you find job opportunities. The flip side of that is… Read more »
We’ve all made mistakes at work. Sometimes it’s as simple as sending an email without attaching a document. Or replying all to a group email that should have been more private. Or, maybe it was something bigger—you miscalculated figures that ended up costing your company money or damaged your company’s reputation. Depending on the magnitude… Read more »
When you’re ready to bring on a manufacturer who will represent your line, you need to begin with the right interview questions. First, you’ll probably start over the phone to gage interest and compatibility. The phone questions will probably be your make-or-break questions, those that will fish for the qualifications and requirements you consider to… Read more »
Developing your workers into managers isn’t something that can happen overnight. It takes months and years, but if you start early enough, engraining skills and traits in them until it’s second nature, they’ll be sufficiently equipped to make important decisions daily. Eventually, they’ll be guiding their peers and direct reports, enhancing not only their own… Read more »
Nowadays, the Internet seems to be our resource for anything and everything—including people. Using professional sites, blogs, and social media, it’s easy to find out just about everything about a person. Hiring managers use Google to collect more information about people who are applying to their companies and they’re often finding out things they didn’t… Read more »
Sending a thank-you note after a job interview is a simple step, but it’s consistently overlooked by job seekers across Denver. It takes only a few minutes, but it can make a huge difference. Do it the same day as the initial interview. An email is quick and easy, and you can be sure it’ll… Read more »
The third shift, the nighttime shift, is necessary for millions of workers. Offering a competitive wage, it is often as desirable as a traditional work shift. But, those late hours can have a detrimental impact on your body, decreasing your energy and effectiveness. In worse cases, it can harm your immune system and make you… Read more »
Terminating an employee is almost inevitable. It happens—someone’s not a good fit, they’re not as qualified as they seemed, or their performance just isn’t what it should be. Aside from assuaging morale and checking in with your remaining employees, there are a few other steps you need to take after you let someone go. Here… Read more »
Generation Z is right around the corner! They comprise of individuals who were born between the years 1995 and 2010, so the oldest members of this generation are 22 years old and just entering the workforce. It’s time to prepare for these future employees, coworkers and employers. They’re similar to Millennials, but they’re also their… Read more »
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