As we continue to return to a new normal, many employees are leaving their jobs for better opportunities. Having to shelter in place during the coronavirus pandemic caused many workers to reprioritize their career goals. As a result, companies need to strengthen their retention plans to keep as many employees as possible.   Four Ways… Read more »

One way to attract top talent is by improving your recruitment process. Because the most in-demand candidates are on the market for a very short time, you need to act quickly. Moving them through a fast hiring process increases the odds of bringing them aboard.   Six Ways to Attract Top-Notch Applicants in St. Paul… Read more »

When conducting a performance review, your goal should be to learn and grow along with the employee. During this two-way conversation, the emphasis should be on what the employee achieved and what they plan to do in the future. Although delivering your first performance review can be challenging, knowing how to craft one can increase… Read more »

Having a clear goal and a plan to achieve it is essential to employee engagement on the job, yet many managers take a hands-off approach to employee career planning. When you work together with staff to plan their careers, however, you build a stronger relationship, boost their ability to do quality work, and reduce the… Read more »

“Work-life balance” has become a buzzword in human resources and management and for good reason. Study after study demonstrates that when employees have the support they need to recharge after a day’s work, they are more productive, more innovative, and more engaged while they’re on the job.   Why Your Staff Need Work-Life Balance  Work-life balance… Read more »