Five Summertime Activities to Help Build Company Culture

By Jezabel Southard

Posted on May 14, 2014

Building a strong company culture is a year-round activity.  In summer, however, companies gain additional opportunities to build company culture by stepping out into the warm weather and seizing opportunities only summer brings. If your organization is looking for new…

5 Traits of an Engineer to Look for When Hiring

By Jezabel Southard

Posted on Apr 30, 2014

Hiring for engineers is becoming more competitive as the economy returns to full strength from its recent recession.  Hiring managers who know their organization’s needs and culture well are better placed to find the right engineer for their company. It…

Should You Evaluate Performance of Temporary Employees?

By Jezabel Southard

Posted on Mar 10, 2014

Regular performance reviews provide valuable feedback and guidance for employees.  Most companies review their regular employees' work with each employee at least once per year.  Evaluating the performance of your temporary employees can also provide insight. Evaluating the performance of…

Managing Conflict in the Workplace

By Jezabel Southard

Posted on Aug 30, 2013

When multiple individuals work as a team, conflict is inevitable - but it doesn’t have to be negative.  When managed constructively, conflict can spur productivity, generate new ideas, and break through creative blocks.  When conflict is allowed to fester, however,…

Increase Your Company's Productivity Through an Employee Morale Boost

By Jezabel Southard

Posted on May 17, 2013

Low employee morale is responsible for a host of workplace ills, from poor cooperation and low productivity to increased turnover - all of which can cause a business to lose money and miss its goals. Because employee morale heavily affects…