You know the feeling. You order something and immediately start looking for the tracking number. Then, it’s all about checking for updates. You check every day (a.k.a. multiple times a day) to see if it’s arrived yet. And this is how you know that delivery drivers have become an absolutely essential part of your life. …
Thinking about quitting your job and being part of “the Great Resignation”? If so, you’re in good company. Over 4 million workers quit their jobs in April, and more have quit since then. The pandemic has caused all of us to rethink certain parts of our lives – what’s truly important to us and how …
“The Great Resignation” is here. As we are hopefully entering post-pandemic times, another challenge is arising for employers – employees leaving. Lots of them. There’s been so much uncertainty during the pandemic that many employees stayed put. As that uncertainty lessens, the likelihood of leaving increases. Depending on the study, 25-40% of employees are considering …
If you’re recruiting and get a resume that looks like it’s from a unicorn, you might get really excited. This person looks like exactly what you’ve been looking for plus more than you dreamed of! But beware. It might just be too good to be true. The University of Utah is finding this out the …
In the words of Hamilton, “I am not throwin’ away my shot!” As more and more people get vaccinated each day, hope rises higher and higher. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel! As the eligibility for vaccines widens, more and more of your employees are hopefully getting their vaccines. So, you’re probably …
I must admit that I haven’t yet watched The Mandalorian. I’m a huge Star Wars fan and have seen all the movies (even read a bunch of the books in high school). But with a toddler, our TV time is limited to after she’s asleep, so it’s still on the to-be-watched list. I have been …
What better way to exit this year than by talking about exit interviews! I received this great question on Instagram from @theanalysisconsult: What exit interview questions would you recommend for small businesses to use for improvement? I’ve done countless exit interviews over the years. They can give you really valuable information, so I’m a fan …
Now that we’ve passed Labor Day, it feels like fall is officially arriving (even if it’s still in the 80’s here in Georgia), and that means that Election Day will be here soon. Some states require that companies provide time off to vote, but the rules vary on the specifics and whether it must be …
In recent weeks, we’ve seen a lot of companies speak out against racial prejudice and discrimination toward the Black community and broadcast their corporate support for justice and racial equality. My guess is that, if you were to ask a random company whether they are opposed to racism and discrimination, they would (hopefully) say yes. …
As we work to create a better future – a better “normal” – it’s time to talk about everyone’s favorite topic (or maybe not) – money! Whether you love budgeting or loathe it, it’s one of those necessary tasks that I would guess you do each year during your company’s budget season. How we spend …
