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Genetic testing emerges as new trendy workplace benefit

July 6, 2018

Companies competing for talent in a tight job market often look to their benefit packages to see what they can add to help their recruiting and retention efforts. Some West Coast technology companies have even begun offering novel health-related benefits, like overnight breast-milk shipping and elective egg freezing. Increasingly, genetic testing is being offered as an … [Read more...] about Genetic testing emerges as new trendy workplace benefit

How to be a better proofreader

July 6, 2018

When hours of work are spent crafting a compelling legal brief, contract, or report, it can be very disheartening, not to mention embarrassing, to have all credibility instantly erased with one misspelled word. Of course, typos happen. Human beings make mistakes. And we can't rely on technology to save us either, unfortunately. For example, spell check would not have … [Read more...] about How to be a better proofreader

How to conduct fair and effective performance reviews

June 22, 2018

It may be the most common target for Dilbert cartoons, but the performance review is an ethical obligation for a manager. Every employee in every job setting wants to know two things: What do you expect of me? and How am I doing at meeting your expectations? A manager has an obligation to answer those questions, says Dick Grote, a management consultant … [Read more...] about How to conduct fair and effective performance reviews

Can you turn Gen Yers into solid workers? And are you ready for Gen Z?

June 18, 2018

By Lynne Curry  bio Your youngest employees grew up fast. September 11 happened in 2001, when the oldest of them was six. They've known severe economic recession, the War on Terror and global warming. Is it any wonder they don't believe in the American Dream? They're fifteen to twenty-one, and entering the workforce. If you've hired Gen Z employees, or if your … [Read more...] about Can you turn Gen Yers into solid workers? And are you ready for Gen Z?

9 critical rules for managing former peers when you get promoted

June 18, 2018

Just promoted to administrator from within the ranks? Congratulations . . . and beware. It's not easy to manage former peers. Friendships have to change, and so do whatever hard feelings the new administrator had with other staffers. And relationships aside, about two thirds of the staff now reporting to the new administrator think they should have been given the job. Here … [Read more...] about 9 critical rules for managing former peers when you get promoted

4 elements of a successful summer intern program

June 8, 2018

What makes a successful summer recruiting program? A Philadelphia firm whose program is consistently ranked among the top five firms attributes its success to several factors, says Mindy Herczfeld, director of legal recruiting for Cozen O'Connor. These factors include work variety, strong attorney involvement, and a not-so-competitive environment—as well as personal mentors … [Read more...] about 4 elements of a successful summer intern program

How to maintain a well-rested staff and reduce the risk of costly mistakes

June 8, 2018

It's time for a wake-up call: Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of U.S. employees say they work while tired, with nearly one-third (31 percent) saying they do so very often, according to a survey by staffing firm Accountemps. The costs of working tired—both for professionals and the businesses they work for—are high: Respondents cite lack of focus or being easily distracted … [Read more...] about How to maintain a well-rested staff and reduce the risk of costly mistakes

5 proven ways to motivate your staff without spending money

June 3, 2018

Motivation isn't a matter of money. It's a matter of management, says business and leadership coach Monica Wofford of Contagious Companies in Orlando, FL. Here she lists five good motivators that are within reach of any administrator, regardless of the payroll budget. Fit the person to the job Find out what each staffer's skills and interests are and make an effort to align … [Read more...] about 5 proven ways to motivate your staff without spending money

Setting up new employees for long-term success

June 1, 2018

By Piyush Patel bio So you've finally found the perfect candidate to fill that role. You've spent endless hours reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and now you've found a great person who is ready to join your team. Now you need a plan on how to get them set up, trained, and assimilated into the company—a process known as onboarding. While holding a basic … [Read more...] about Setting up new employees for long-term success

8 quick ways to improve communication with your staff

May 18, 2018

Only a great communicator can be a great manager. Here are eight rules for communicating well with staff. 1 Give reasons Always give complete information on decisions that affect staff. If there's no reason given for some new requirement, don't expect people to get behind it and support it. They start second guessing the why of it, and that second guess is apt to be negative. … [Read more...] about 8 quick ways to improve communication with your staff

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