Employee Retention: 2 Reasons Employees Quit Their Jobs and How Companies Can Combat Them

One of the biggest challenges for any company is the hiring process. Companies will go through and vet numerous resumes, host multiple rounds of interviews, and carefully select the right candidate to fill the position. The hiring process can easily take weeks or even months. For this reason, it is incredibly important for companies to retain their employees. In order to do this, they must assess the various reasons employees quit their jobs. Here are two major reasons employees quit their jobs and how to combat them.

RESOURCESGabby GonzagaNovember 29, 2018CAREER, RESOURCES, EMPLOYEE RETENTION, INTERNAL PROMOTION, QUITComment

Landing Your Dream Job Over the Web

Given the number of resumes that employer receive, potential employers often look for ways to screen potential employees before offering a face-to-face. Companies are turning to other methods of interviewing to find the best candidate for the role they are filling.

RESOURCESCrystal CarterNovember 29, 2018JOB SEARCHING, INTERVIEWS, INTERVIEW SKILLSComment

4 Business Books Written by Women for Women

It’s no secret that women still face numerous obstacles in the workplace – juggling motherhood and career goals, working in male-dominated industries and spaces, and making ourselves heard. While there is an endless supply of business books written about how to succeed in a career, most of them are written by men and don’t address the challenges we might face. So here are 4 business books written by women for women that explore our unique obstacles and how to navigate them.

RESOURCESGabby GonzagaNovember 1, 2018CAREER, RESOURCES, BOOKS, BUSINESSComment

Saving Bank to Make Bank

It’s important to live life. Making money allows for you to live it how you please. However, as the saying goes there is such thing as too much of a good thing. And when you spend past your limits, it makes way for a lot of bad things.

RESOURCES Claudia DimuroNovember 1, 2018FINANCES, FINANCIAL SAVINGS, SAVINGS, SMARTSPENDINGComment

No More Sick Days Might Just Make You Healthier

Your pet needs to go to the vet, your kid gets sick, the pipes freeze. Now you’re struggling to figure out how you’re going to manage (or afford) time off from work.

RESOURCESCrystal CarterOctober 18, 2018VACATION, WORK, STRESS, TIME OFF, BENEFITS, SICK DAYSComment

Online Training for the Job You Want

We’ve all had times when we’ve felt stuck in our jobs. Maybe you’re looking for a career change or eyeing a promotion.

RESOURCESCrystal CarterSeptember 27, 2018EDUCATION, LEARNING, ONLINE LEARNING, WEBINARS, CAREER ADVANCEMENTComment

Three Little Words to Avoid at Work

People tend to use the word “sorry” often, however at work it should definitely stay out of conversation unless you truly did something wrong or there wasn’t a huge upset. There are several phrases you can use instead of saying sorry to show initiative and a drive for improvement in your character.

RESOURCES Claudia DimuroSeptember 27, 2018APOLOGIZING, SORRY, WORKPLACE, CAREER, CAREER RESOURCESComment

Questions To Ask For Your 5 Year Plan

As we get older, we will inevitably ask ourselves where we want to be years from now. Asking yourself certain questions and doing certain things now, will set you up for success later. Read on for valuable career info.

RESOURCESDerra GlascoAugust 23, 2018CAREER, GOALS, JOB ADVANCEMENT, MENTORS, FUTURE PLANS, RESOURCES, HIGHER SALARY, FUTURE GOALS, PERSONAL STRENGTHS, CAREEComment

Let’s Talk Small Business Loans

Touches upon the importance of the very beginning of the start of a business, discusses the positives of obtaining a small business loan and the different options that are out there, as well as how loans are granted based on one’s personal financial status.

RESOURCESDakota JewellAugust 16, 2018SMALL BUSINESS, STARTUPS, ENTREPENEURSHIP, LOAN PROGRAMS, CREDIBILITYComment

How to Land Your Dream Job

If you want to land your dream job, there are a few things you can do to put yourself in the perfect position. Start by creating a resume that is specific to the job you want. Next, use keywords and specified job sites to refine your search. Once you land an interview, be prepared by researching the company, and learning about it in depth.

Where Have All the Nurses Gone?

Prospective nurses will find plenty of deprived hospitals in the coming years. The U.S. is already experiencing a severe shortage of nurses, and this shortage is projected to get worse as baby boomers get older. With negative consequences for both patients and staff, hospitals must consider who will fill this gap and how to get those candidates in the door.

RESOURCESElizabeth CoughlinJuly 19, 2018JOB MARKET, HIRING, NURSING, NURSES, HEALTHCARE, HOSPITALS, GERMANY, SWEDEN, SHORTAGE, SCHOOLS, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, ACCEPTANCEComment

Career Development: The Art of the Cover Letter

Creating and customizing cover letters can be tricky. Having a go to draft that you can adjust and edit as needed, is a valuable tool for a job hunter. Here are some tips and tricks to make your cover letter the valuable first impression on an employer that you want it to be.

RESOURCESKim PintoJuly 12, 2018CAREER DEVELOPMENT, COVER LETTER, JOB APPLICATIONS, JOB SEARCHING, THE JOB HUNTComment