The Essential Soft Skills Every IT Team Needs to Succeed

by Phil Cord

According to public opinion, if one wishes to create a successful IT department, all that person needs to do is hire a few tech-oriented people. However, this statement could not be further from the truth. Every part of the company, including the IT team, needs to be fine-tuned and able to cooperate with the other departments. Soft skills are necessary for this to … [More]

Should You Send a Turkey a Holiday Greeting?

Allison & Taylor

In this electronic day and age, sending your boss or former boss a holiday e-card/social media greeting instead of a traditional “snail mail” card might seem perfectly normal and appropriate.  However, there are several reasons why sending an electronic greeting might ultimately be a bad idea. For starters, many senior managers are older and reflect an “old school” … [More]

Performance Management Techniques for Managing Remote Workers

by John Waters

Remote workers are here to stay, so business leaders need to know how to get the most out of their team. Statistics show that 4.7 million people in the United States work remotely at least half the time. With these numbers — which are still growing — it is important leaders understand different techniques so they can get the best performance from their employees. Scheduling … [More]

Hiring the Right Fit Right Away

by Demetrius Warren

What a difference a year makes. During the pandemic, many people lost their jobs, but a tight labor market in 2021 is making it hard for employers to find top talent. There is a need for niche recruiters in fields such as finance, IT, engineering and construction, driven by the explosive growth these industries are experiencing in Phoenix. According to November 2021 data … [More]

How to Help Employees Look Forward to Monday in a Hybrid Working World

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The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the way many companies conduct business, but at least one critical fact remains unchanged. Businesses that keep their team members engaged and excited about starting their work day are more successful, whether the work is in an office, remote or some hybrid of the two, says Adam Witty, author of Looking Forward to Monday: How … [More]

How to Help Employees Look Forward to Monday in a Hybrid Working World

inbusinessPHX.com

The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the way many companies conduct business, but at least one critical fact remains unchanged. Businesses that keep their team members engaged and excited about starting their work day are more successful, whether the work is in an office, remote or some hybrid of the two, says Adam Witty, author of Looking Forward to Monday: How … [More]

Why Are Good Employees Leaving Your Company? 5 Tips to Keep Them

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The job quitting isn’t stopping: a record 4.3 million workers left their jobs in August – a milestone that followed the April landmark of 4 million Americans exiting their companies. Some people are leaving their jobs because the COVID-19 pandemic caused them to reconsider how much their companies value them. In that context, whether it’s a matter of pay, work demands, … [More]

How Recognizing Top Employees Can Cure the Quitting Epidemic

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A record 4.3 million workers left their jobs in August, continuing a trend in 2021. Reasons for quitting vary, but as one recent survey shows, a lack of appreciation from employers is a common driver. Appreciation is an especially important factor to a large segment of the workforce – millennials and Gen Z. In a poll taken shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic began, 79% of … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: Las cinco certificaciones de diversidad más comunes para pequeñas empresas

por Edgar R. Olivo

¿Quiere tener contratos grandes? Uno de los pasos más importantes para atraer la atención de las grandes empresas es obtener su certificación de diversidad e inscribirse en los programas de diversidad de proveedores que ofrece su cliente objetivo. Una empresa diversa certificada tiene mayores probabilidades de ser buscada y encontrada por esos programas, que pueden ni siquiera … [More]

Five of the Most Common Diversity Certifications for Small Businesses

by Edgar R. Olivo

Do you want to bid on big contracts? One of the most important steps to attract the attention of large companies is to obtain your diversity certification and enroll in the supplier diversity programs your target client offers. A certified diverse business has higher odds of being sought out and found by those programs, which may not even consider your business unless it is … [More]