As a long-tenured professional, the experiences you gain have shaped your professional views and values. Over time, your management style becomes more established and you find the practices and techniques that work best for you and your business. Have you taken the time to review your management style recently? Have you considered whether some of… Read more »
How many interviews have you started like this? “Tell me about yourself.” It’s fair to say that the majority of job interviews start with this prompt. If you haven’t been asked this question yet, there’s a good chance you will be at some point in the future. With the proper preparation, you can answer this… Read more »
As the new year gets underway, you may be looking to add new employees to your team. Have you asked yourself if you are making the time to ensure you’re hiring employees with long-term potential? Most people are familiar with the general costs associated with employee turnover; however, the cost of hiring a bad worker… Read more »
Looking to land a new job in a state with endless new job opportunities? In many industry sectors, it’s safe to say Texas has become a hotbed for job seekers looking for both direct hire and temporary employment. Houston was recently ranked by Business Facilities as the #1 large metropolitan area in the United States… Read more »
Does it feel like an ongoing battle to find high-quality candidates? With the new year on its way, there’s never been a better time to maximize your hiring efforts with an employee referral program. There are many reasons to fill positions through employee referrals: a wider talent pool, faster and more resource-effective hiring and higher… Read more »
Thinking about finding a new job? There’s never been a better time! Skilled trades and clerical workers are in high demand. That means less competition for the best positions, giving you the pick of available opportunities. Who knows? You may be able to get your foot in the door at an employer that’s normally tough… Read more »
As a leader, taking the time to regularly re-evaluate your management style is one of the most important things you can do to build a strong workplace culture and promote innovation among your team. Many leaders are typically drawn to a hierarchal role, in which they put their own opinions, needs and concerns ahead of… Read more »
If it’s your first time working in the city of Houston, you may be wondering what there is to do during the holiday months. While it may not be very cold, there are certainly many ways to spread holiday cheer throughout the city! Are you looking for a new job that will let you enjoy… Read more »
In high school, bullying is fairly easy to spot, often in the form of aggressive verbal or physical behavior. Unfortunately, bullying in the workplace is often subtle and more difficult to detect on the surface. As an employer, it’s important that your leadership and management teams are trained and knowledgeable on how to spot signs… Read more »
As the busiest months of the year are right around the corner, it’s easy to forget about the importance of safety and its role in maintaining an optimal work environment. With the year-end calendar quickly approaching, it may be the ideal time for your managers to consider auditing the workplace for safety concerns. Check out… Read more »