A freelancer for more than 20 years, Beth Braccio Hering specializes in writing about job hunting, workplace issues, and flexible work arrangements. Her articles have been featured on CareerBuilder, FlexJobs, LiveCareer, and a variety of other sites. She holds a degree in sociology from Northwestern University.
In the modern world, job applicants tend to know a great deal about prospective employers before even stepping foot in the door for an interview. One of the chief things...
Who does your company attract to work there, and who do you hold onto? Especially in times of low unemployment, it pays to explore the answers to these questions. While...
Bringing in a new hire involves a flurry of activity. After all, you want to get the person comfortable and up to speed as soon as possible. Plus, making efforts to...
Matthew, a manager at a large home-improvement store, always thought his company could benefit from a new hire training program. But it took an embarrassing occurrence...
After spending a good deal of time and money recruiting, why would any organization not want to provide new employees with the maximum chance to succeed? Wasting...
During times of low unemployment, the temptation exists to ease up on choosiness in the name of filling vacancies. This approach, though, could end up creating greater...
Any good manager knows employee conflict is not simply the problem of the participants – it’s yours, too. Discord affects the entire work environment, from...
Conflict resolution is in everyone’s best interest when tensions arise in the workplace. Productivity, morale, and teamwork suffer when workers are upset or...
Workplace conflicts are common, ranging from minor disagreements to major disputes. These conflicts can harm the work environment, negatively impacting productivity,...
Workplace conflict is inevitable, but how it's handled can significantly impact both individuals and the overall work environment. While some disagreements can be...
A solid onboarding program conveys to new hires that the employer values them and the contributions they will make. It provides the tools and knowledge to begin...
Metrics show a positive correlation between a thoughtful onboarding program and employee retention. Putting effort into the onboarding process tells new hires that your...
Want to make new hires feel like they made the right decision in accepting your job offer? Pay attention to employee onboarding. The onboarding process, which can begin...
Everyone has a bad day now and then. Perhaps a client meeting did not go well. Maybe the individual spent the previous night losing sleep over her teenager’s poor...
Most modern leaders are well aware of the impact of employee motivation on a variety of important workplace outcomes. From increased employee productivity, to higher...
Store employee Jack heads toward the employee lounge for lunch when the clock strikes noon. On the way, he notices a confused-looking customer standing in the...
People do not always agree. This simple statement holds true in all types of environments, including workplaces. But since decisions need to be made, involved parties...
In 2022, the city of Chicago added bystander intervention training to its workplace training requirement. Chicago companies must provide one hour of bystander...
As Brenda heads out the door at the end of the workday, she notices rain. She decides to go back to grab her umbrella from her desk. While rummaging through the drawers,...
