While cities across the U.S. are clamoring to host Amazon’s “HQ2,” its second headquarters, Seattle already knows what it’s like to be home to the heart of the massive company. Since the company opened its first headquarters in the South Lake Union district in 2010, Amazon has expanded to over 40,000 employees in 33 Seattle …
From slippery snow and ice in winter to the risks of people and materials overheating in summer, every season presents its own challenges to workplace safety. But despite knowing this, many workplaces don’t reevaluate safety or assess new risks on a season-by-season basis. To reduce the risk of workplace accidents this summer, focus on the …
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Companies throughout the United States have discovered the strength that lies in diversity. By incorporating a wide range of perspectives, skills and life experiences in your staff, you improve your organization’s creativity, flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing world. If you’ve considered expanding the diversity of your workforce but aren’t sure how to go …
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When you’re looking to find great candidates, not just more candidates, referrals can be your most reliable source. Why? People know the type of work their friends, family and colleagues do, and also how well they do it and whether they will be receptive to a new opportunity. Here’s what referrals can mean to your …
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Once your staffing partner finds, vets and qualifies candidates who offer a good fit for your team, it’s time to sit down and interview those candidates. To ensure the best fit and provide each candidate with the opportunity to learn more about the role, many companies are starting to include members of the team as …
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“Disengagement” is more than a buzzword – it’s a productivity killer. Without a positive, challenging workplace, staff may “check out,” decreasing their productivity or even leaving the company altogether. Here are six ways to help keep your staff engaged and productivity high: Start a mentorship program. Mentoring programs keep both mentors and mentees engaged, help …
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Your employee handbook is an important part of the communication between you and your staff. A well-written handbook clearly lays out the expectations for employees in a wide range of areas. When written carefully and comprehensively, your handbook can also help protect your business from liability and provide a productivity “boost” by explaining what exemplary …
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Congratulations! It’s been a long, hard hiring process, but you’ve finally found the candidate you want to hire. And best of all, your dream candidate said yes! While some celebration is in order, you still have one task left: You need to contact the remaining candidates on the short list and let them know you …
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Attracting and retaining high-quality talent is critical to your organization’s success. As the market improves and competition for talent increases, how can you be certain that your recruiting strategy will provide you with a consistent stream of talented potential employees? Predict Demand Based On Objectives Look at one, three and five year corporate objectives. Is …
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The right job can unlock something that you didn’t even know you were passionate about. That’s what happened to Erika Hillman. We’ll let her share her story. Back in 2021, I was living in Florida where I worked at Disney World in a few different roles. I worked in a restaurant as a Hostess, I …
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