Posts by Andrea Hoffer
3 Things Every New Employee Needs to Succeed
Adding a new employee to your business can be a daunting task. Integrating them into their role and your existing group presents many possibilities for things to go awry. Since hiring can be such a big investment, you certainly want to set them up for success. Although each employee is different, here are some common…
Read MoreThe Truth About Hiring Slow and Firing Fast
There is a buzz phrase that’s been going around the business world lately that you may have heard. Hire slow and fire fast. The truth about hiring slow and firing fast is that it should actually be hire strategically and fire fast. A well thought and planned hiring process is key to the success of…
Read MoreKeep Employees and Carry On—How Your Business Can Avoid a High Turnover Rate
Hiring and training new employees is both a costly and time-intensive endeavor. As a business owner, it’s of the utmost importance to do whatever you can so that every new hire becomes a long-term and loyal employee. There are several ways to maximize that probability, and here are a few of the most important.
Read MoreBe Prepared: Potential Emergencies Your Employees Need to Be Prepared For
Accidents, natural disasters and other emergency situations happen everywhere, and the workplace is no exception. When your employees’ lives are in danger, it’s crucial to have a set plan to address the situation as quickly and effectively as possible. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 5,000 workplace fatalities each…
Read MoreHow to Creatively Cultivate a Company Culture
Establish Your Identity A meaningful mission statement will go a long way in helping your employees and customers understand your business. You may have a statement that you developed at the inception of your business. However, many companies realize the need for a mission statement as they get beyond the initial bootstrapping phase. They need…
Read MoreUtilizing Employee Testimonials in the Hiring Process
You understand the role that customer reviews play in your brand but have you given much consideration to how to really utilize employee reviews? And no, we don’t mean performance reviews. We mean employee testimonials where employees pull the curtain back on what it’s really like to work for you.
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