The Watercooler is PrideStaff’s blog covering trends and tips for successfully managing issues in the workplace, such as: retention, employee engagement, and interviewing.
The global Covid-19 pandemic has brought personal protective equipment (PPE) to the forefront, not only for professional reasons but also to safeguard individuals in their own lives. But PPE has always been vital, as employee safety should be every company’s top priority. The National Safety Council reports this alarming fact: Every seven seconds in the… Read more »
When a good employee leaves your company, it hurts. There’s nothing worse than that sinking feeling you get when that person enters your office and breaks the news. You’re happy for them, proud of what you’ve helped them to accomplish, but oh, so sorry to see them go … especially if they’re taking all their… Read more »
Working in a warehouse involves a lot more than simply moving and stacking products. And in today’s world, tailoring your resume to a desired warehouse job is more critical than ever, as automation is replacing jobs in record numbers. As you craft your resume, you need to be spot-on in matching your skills and qualifications… Read more »
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” These are the words of Jack Welch, a well-regarded global business leader and CEO of General Electric from 1981 to 2000. They should resonate with you as a manager today. Sure, your plate… Read more »
With so much riding on your performance, it’s normal to be nervous before a job interview. In fact, as noted by Psychology Today, a certain level of anxiety can motivate you to be more energized and better prepared. But, you don’t want to be so overwhelmed with nerves that you can’t be your best self… Read more »
One of the most critical things you can do for your company is to learn how to spot a bad hire. As reported in Harvard Business Review, 80 percent of employee turnover is attributed to bad hiring decisions. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) places the cost of a bad hire at five times… Read more »
Constructive feedback is critical to your employees’ professional development, which contributes to your overall business success. Because the better your team performs, the better your company performs. But giving that feedback is a delicate process. There’s a fine line between helping employees grow and discouraging them. For this reason, managers are often hesitant to start… Read more »
You want to make the best possible impression during every minute of your job interview – from start to finish. And “finish” means your performance isn’t over until you leave the stage … er … building. You can also think of your interview as a sales pitch because that’s what it ultimately boils down to…. Read more »
Every employee struggles at some point. As a manager, it’s up to you to recognize these situations and acknowledge them at the earliest possible stage. It may be tempting to simply let them run their course, but chances are, that won’t just happen on its own. It’s like most any challenge in life: sticking your… Read more »
Teamwork may be one of the most common buzzwords in the corporate world. But that only underlines its importance, as robust teams build morale, productivity, and profitability, and make problem-solving more effective. There are myriad studies on the value of teamwork. In one report, 86 percent of employees and executives reported that workplace failures were… Read more »
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