By: Todd Skinner Coaching is really about being able to ask the right questions. One in particular that typically gets people squirming is “What is the one BIG THING you have been avoiding or putting off?” That one BIG DECISION or ACTION you are unwilling to make? Just acknowledge one … the big, hairy, ugly, scary MONSTER (thing, issue, problem, confrontation, decision or mess) in your professional or personal life you are denying, … [Read more...]
By: Paul Bertrand Finding the person with the right skills and personality for your team is difficult. Posting ads, sorting through applications and résumés, conducting interviews, checking references, and testing skills takes time away from your regular duties. A reputable staffing company empowers you to focus on core job functions while they find you qualified workers. For those who may not be aware, the staffing industry began in the … [Read more...]
Throughout a decade of workplace surveys, Spherion has discovered specific needs among employees that employers can tap in designing effective retention programs. Our ongoing Emerging Workforce® Study reveals a disconnect between what workers want and what employers think they want. After the basics of compensation, benefits, and growth/earnings potential are met, what employees say they want most are time and flexibility. Yet these were last on … [Read more...]
By: Heather M. O'Connor “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s poor advice in today’s world of ever-changing technology and lifelong learning. To perform at peak efficiency, machinery requires maintenance, cars need tune-ups and computers need updates. The same is true of a company’s human resources. A tune-up that too few organizations consider is encouraging uncertified employees to pursue certification through … [Read more...]
By: Cathy Minz The future of small business in Durham looks bright thanks to the Durham Home and Small Business Association (DHSBA), a non-profit group with a focus on helping small business owners grow and flourish in the marketplace. With monthly networking meetings, reasonable membership and meeting fees, exclusive members-only discounts, and lots of plans to expand into offering training classes and partnering with other … [Read more...]