Are you someone who gets stuck when overwhelmed with too much to do? Do you sometimes have so many tasks to complete that you make little progress? Do you feel as though day upon day you’re getting nowhere? If you’d like to work through distractions, lower your feelings of being overwhelmed, and actually get… Read more »
In today’s competitive economy motivated employees can make the difference between a company that survives and one that doesn’t. The employer who motivates employees to do effective work has a big advantage. Here are four ways to do just that. 1. Listen to employees. People feel affirmed when someone listens to them. Paying attention… Read more »
Stress is something that we all must deal with in life. There are certain life events, such as divorce, death of a loved-one, or even buying a home that obviously lead to higher levels of stress. But, according to the Holmes-Rahe Life Events Scale, many still consider events related to the workplace as some of… Read more »
If you own, lead or manage a successful business operation, you’ve probably come to realize that your most valuable asset is the people you hire. These are the people you will interact with on a daily basis. You have spent time, money and energy to ensure that they have the qualities you require. If your… Read more »
Interview Tips – Why Nonverbal Communication Is Important Your body language can make or break your next job interview. No matter how qualified you are for a job, how impressive your accomplishments, and how accurately you respond to the interviewer’s questions, the success of your next job interview will depend a great deal on… Read more »
Deciding when it’s the right time to hire again can be challenging. With fluctuating workflows and an uncertain economy, you don’t want to hire too many employees and not have enough work for everyone. On the flip side, you don’t want to hamper productivity by having too few employees. So how do you know when… Read more »
Have you ever hired someone who you thought was the “perfect fit” during the interview process, only to realize later you were dead wrong? You are left scratching your head, asking yourself “what did I miss…and (more importantly) how do I avoid making this mistake in the future”. Sure, candidates sometimes exaggerate their abilities. But it’s… Read more »
At SCR we are constantly asking questions to help uncover the best candidates for our clients requirements. While we ask questions all day, there are a few we don’t ask. Questions like: “Are you married?”, “Do you have kids?”, “What church do you attend?”, even “Have you ever been arrested?” are the type questions that… Read more »
Having the right interview approach can be the difference between landing the job and coming in second. The first step is to cover the basics. Prepare for the interview carefully and well in advance. Ensure you’ve done your homework ahead of time so you can easily answer all kinds of commonly asked questions–and you’ve practiced… Read more »
Leadership is an important tool for the boss. But often it can be difficult to get workers to follow the employer’s lead. Are employees more likely to follow a boss who exhibits certain traits? The answer seems to be in the affirmative. Here are four of those traits you should adopt so that employees will… Read more »
