Mitzi Branvold

Retaining your best employees is crucial for the success and growth of any business. Losing top talent can lead to decreased productivity, decreased morale, and the costly process of finding and training replacements. Here are some tips for how to retain your best employees: Offer competitive compensation and benefits This is often a top concern …

Creating a Culture of Retention: Expert Advice for Keeping Your Best Employees Read More

People love their pets, and they love being allowed to bring their pets to work! When someone brings their pet to work, their stress levels drop right away. Petting a cat or dog, playing with them, feeding them or taking them for a walk can induce a sense of well-being. Additionally, pet guardians love to …

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No matter what kind of position you work in, it’s necessary to minimize workplace negativity. For someone in a managerial position, workplace negativity can really get in the way of productivity. It can also create an unhealthy work atmosphere and infect workers who weren’t initially negative. Eventually, negativity can spill over from the workforce and …

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Millions of individuals around the world are victims of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and it’s vital for employers and community leaders to understand the effects of domestic violence and be aware of the resources available to those who’ve experienced it. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 9 …

Supporting Employees who have Experienced Domestic Violence Read More

Generation Z includes individuals born between 1997 and 2002, and people in this generation have already joined the workforce or they’re planning to in the near future. The workplace expectations of this generation may differ from other generations, and since Gen Z is the future, it’s important to cater to their expectations to help build …

Incorporating Gen Z’s Workplace Expectations into Company Plans Read More

[3 of 3 – Continued from Part 2] 12) Could you describe what the company does to someone who has never heard of us before? When candidates apply for jobs, they often apply for dozens at a time. Some meticulously research each one, some do their research once they get the call-back for an initial …

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16 Successful Interview Questions for the Modern Workforce in 2023 – Pt 2 [2 of 3 – Continued from Part 1] 6) How did you handle a previous disagreement with a team member? Teams must be able to work together, and that sometimes means working through a disagreement. Ask your candidates how they have handled …

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The way that you interview sets the tone for your entire company culture. Your hiring process and how you choose new team members determines not only who joins your team, but in what context. This means that careful, evolved hiring is necessary to nurture a positive company culture that reflects the equality that is so …

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Many students want to be part of an internship program before they graduate so that they can gain some work experience before they actually join the workforce. Internships help students understand how companies are run and what’s required of an employee once they start working. Plus, there’s a huge difference between learning something in a …

Finding and Nurturing Talent Through a Winning Internship Program Read More

Exit interviews can provide valuable feedback about reasons for employee turnover. They can also offer a more honest insight into how your employees feel in their positions and both the positive and negative experiences they have had at their place of work. Ask these questions for a powerful look behind the curtain. How Would You …

Exit Interviews: Valuable Questions to Ask For Less Turnover and More! Read More