Tag: hiring

September 16, 2021

Whether you’re looking for a friendly receptionist or an essential vice president, finding the best people for your business can be stressful. Hiring is an investment, and you don’t want to wait a month into that person’s position only to […]

August 5, 2021

In one of the findings gathered from surveyed employees, G2 shared that 43% of them sought job opportunities elsewhere due to the company culture. That is an alarming rate that can cost almost half of your workforce! That is why […]

August 2, 2021

It is hard to believe that about 15 months ago, the unemployment rate was at a record 15% at the start of the COVID pandemic. Now with businesses opening again, the number one problem small businesses ironically have is finding […]

July 1, 2021

You know the career advancement playbook. You, too, have been denied. Sat in the annual HR performance review and were told that it wasn’t your time yet. Because you needed a little more operational experience. Need one more international rotation […]

May 20, 2021

Finding and hiring the best employees doesn’t have to be difficult. Zoho Recruit streamlines the process. How does Zoho do it? Zoho Recruit uses a collaborative platform that engages all users, including the applicants. The cloud-based tracking system is easy […]

February 22, 2021

Marketing is a crucial element of any successful business, and even small business startups will need to begin building their marketing department as soon as possible. However, some marketing roles are more critical to your business’s success than others. To […]

February 10, 2021

Last year at this time, the economy was humming along, with unemployment at 3.8 percent overall and 2.0 percent for college grads. January 2021’s unemployment rate is at 6.3 percent, which means that an awful lot of people who lost […]

December 23, 2020

Today, in my series on the keys to business success, we’re talking about the impact of employees on that success. While in years past, employers often thought of employees as replaceable cogs in the infinite wheel that kept their business […]

December 1, 2020

The U.S. is an individualistic culture where Americans believe taking control of every aspect of their lives equals success. In reality, letting go of control can lean your business opportunities to reach new benefits. Everyone isn’t good at everything, and […]

April 21, 2020

Thinking about launching a startup, but scared of the legendary failure statistics? Today’s post covers the nine most common mistakes small business owners make in the first year—so you can learn how to avoid them and set yourself up for […]

March 26, 2020

With the current economic crisis, businesses are facing some of the toughest times ever in over a decade. What’s worst is that when a business crumbles, everyone around suffers. Employees get laid off, and creditors don’t get paid. It’s a […]

November 7, 2019

Hiring is one of the most challenging, but important aspects of running a business. A job-well-done takes significant time, thought, and energy. It pays large dividends, though, to have a strong recruitment process. That’s why it’s important to Invest heavily […]

September 30, 2019

Job Description Before you think about hiring an employee, you should develop a job description. This job description will be used when you post your job opening and will be an important document to measure potential candidates against. A job […]

May 9, 2019

McDonald’s entered a partnership Wednesday with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to fill its need for morning workers and expand diversity. The fast-food chain aims to attract older Americans who can fill employment gaps at the company. AARP […]

January 8, 2019

Managing finances is a crucial activity for any business. However, with all the other responsibilities a business owner has, not every entrepreneur has time to sift through receipts, bank statements and invoices, and outsourcing these tasks to a consultant may […]

September 7, 2018

Red Rocket recently acquired Restaurant Furniture Plus, a B2B ecommerce website selling furniture to restaurants. What made this business different from most of the other businesses I have managed was the fact it was 100 percent a virtual company. The […]

July 9, 2018

Most small business owners want to grow their business. At the same time, many are overwhelmed with all of the work that is on their plate. A brief thought of hiring a team member or outsourcing some tasks may surface […]

May 15, 2018

The majority of businesses in the recent FT 1000 list of Europe’s fastest growing companies are technology businesses. They may not all list as technology companies but certainly looking through the list – Deliveroo, Thermondo, Carwow and Smarkets, to name […]

June 23, 2017

With all the focus on millennials, it is actually Generation X that is taking over the C-suite. The generational clash in the workplace between millennials and baby boomers gets all the hype. It reminds me of the debate over who […]

May 25, 2017

With a growing global economy, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses to create a diverse workplace. Here are a few helpful tips that can build an organization’s foundation of inclusivity. In the past few years, falling unemployment rates have […]