Working from home was once considered a luxury for many white collar workers, but now it is commonplace. Some companies are trying out full telecommunication for certain employees, even after the pandemic ends; but what if those employees live in less expensive areas? Should they be paid less than those who live in expensive cities?… Read More »
Can Employers Require Their Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? Most of us have gotten mandatory vaccinations when we were a child, but we may not have been required to get a new vaccination in our adulthood. Therefore, can employers require their employees to get vaccinated? Yes, with critical caveats. Employers must have reasonable accommodations… Read More »
Recruiting new employees can be a costly and time-consuming process for companies where significant resources are used, but where no guarantees are offered. A bad hire can leave lasting damage on morale, relationships and can affect project and production deadlines and outcomes. As an employer, you know the value of top talent to your bottom… Read More »
Rebecca Nutt PHR, SHRM-CP is a driven entrepreneur with 15 years of recruiting experience, a loving mom, a wife of 21 years and the President and Founder of Agency 8. Rebecca had an established career in the staffing industry, however as her career progressed she was torn between taking more responsibility at work or taking… Read More »
It’s tough to compete for top talent if your company’s reputation is turning candidates off. Damaging online reviews can kill your good reputation. After all, a company’s reputation is a priceless asset. If you are not satisfied with that reputation, here are some reasons your company may receive a harmful reputation among job seekers. Does… Read More »
Etiquette, as Emily Post once declared, is the science of living. It may seem stuffy and outdated to some, but having established social protocols can be helpful in unfamiliar situations. A job search, for example, is a time where it can be an asset to have guidelines to follow to make sure that you don’t… Read More »
Smart Hiring processes that will impact your company’s success The proposition is undeniable: you can’t build a great company without gr8 people. But how many companies are as rigorous about hiring as they comfortable evaluating job candidates as they are deciding on an investment proposal? The all-too-common reality, in far too many companies, is that… Read More »
One great thing that came out of the pandemic is great memes! We all needed an extra dose of humor to get through it all. From Covid quarantine guidelines changes, back-to-work protocol and contact tracing we have seen a lot this year. Here are some of our favorite memes that perfectly sum up this crazy… Read More »
4 Signs you are working with an Inexperienced Interviewer Ever been in a poorly structured interview where no one is taking control? If no one is taking control of your interview, you might not get the job. Here are 4 warning signs to recognize an inexperienced interviewer, and how to professionally handle it. I am… Read More »
Make good GR8 Choices 8 tips for KEEPING your New Year goals We can set all the goals in the world but the success of your achievements will still boil down to one thing…great choices! Expect that you will be challenged and here are a few tips to keep those goals in a positive direction… Read More »