Heather R. Huhman

6 Tips for Virtual Onboarding

by Heather R. Huhman

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With constant changes in technology in the workplace, more and more companies are hiring virtual employees. According to a survey last year, 46 percent organizations used virtual teams. This number is bound to have increased since. Virtual employees present a new challenge for companies. How can companies effectively onboard these workers? Here are six tips [...]

May 24, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

How to Keep Employees Focused This Summer

by Heather R. Huhman

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With the warm weather of summer comes the season of distractions. Employees’ minds will wander to upcoming vacation, children out of school, and the sunny day they’re missing by being inside at work. Here are some ways to keep your employees focused this summer: Keep communicating. With so many things going on during the summer, [...]

May 10, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

8 Ways to Attract 2013 Graduates to Your Organization

by Heather R. Huhman

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College graduation season is upon us. This means an abundance of college graduates will soon be applying for full-time jobs. Now is your organization’s opportunity to find untapped talent who will shape the future of your industry. Eight ways to attract 2013 graduates to your organization: Seek Out College Campuses Determine exactly what positions you [...]

April 26, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

8 Things To Look For In A Job Candidate’s Social Media Profiles

by Heather R. Huhman

Social media profiles can tell you a lot about a job candidate. More and more recruiters, now 86 percent, view a job candidate’s social media profiles during the decision process. It’s important to use these resources not just to look for red flags, but for items showing a candidate’s likelihood to succeed in your organization. [...]

April 12, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Train To Retain: 7 Tips For Better Employee Training

by Heather R. Huhman

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Your employees are your company’s best asset. Regardless of your industry, products, or services, without a staff of talented workers, your company is unlikely to reach its full potential. But once you’ve snagged the top talent in the industry, how can you ensure their long-term retention? Employee turnover can certainly break your budget, but by [...]

March 29, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

5 Reasons Telecommuting Is Still Beneficial To Your Employees

by Heather R. Huhman

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Does your company currently employ telecommuters or allow telecommuting based on employees’ needs? If not, it may be time to consider the variety of benefits telecommuting can provide for the organization. In light of the recent decision made by Yahoo’s CEO Marissa Mayer — to end the employee telecommuting practice within the company — all [...]

March 15, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Showing Your Employees You Care, On The Cheap

by Heather R. Huhman

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Pictured: Stocked Kitchen full of snacks and treats at Google’s Corporate offices. Love is certainly lingering in the air following Valentine’s Day. While you may have planned and executed something special for your significant other, friends, or family, what have you done to showcase your appreciation for your employees? Employees who feel valued are more [...]

February 15, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

5 Overlooked Skills HR Professionals Need

by Heather R. Huhman

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HR professionals have to deal with a lot of crap in their complex and sometimes overwhelming positions. If you’re reading this, you probably know better than anyone that being a great HR professional takes a lot of work, and skill. This topic has been covered many times because, let’s face it, we all want to [...]

February 1, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

7 Techniques For Interviewing Like A Boss…Literally

by Heather R. Huhman

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The highly competitive job market has had a variety of impacts on the hiring process. With so many highly qualified candidates applying for job openings these days, how can you be sure you’re going to hire the right one? While you may not technically be a boss, it’s time to step up your interview [...]

January 18, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

4 Small Yet Impactful Improvements Your Workplace Needs in 2013

by Heather R. Huhman

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As we make our way into the new year, companies everywhere are looking for new ways to better their workplaces. (Or if they aren’t, they should be!) But for many companies, big improvements might not hold precedence on a busy 2013 agenda. Never fear, big changes aren’t always necessary when it comes to turning your [...]

January 4, 2013 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

How To Be Among The 27% Hiring In The Next 6 Months

by Heather R. Huhman

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A new report reveals only 27 percent of small businesses plan to hire employees in the next six months. This means better hiring process and a stronger company culture should be at the top of every company’s 2013 resolution list. Since a business is only as strong as its employees, a strong hiring process is a company’s [...]

December 21, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Five Ways to Boost Employee Performance During The Holidays

by Heather R. Huhman

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Employers have reported workplace productivity actually dips 62 percent during the holidays. It’s no secret that performance at work starts to decrease during the holiday season. Regardless of your holiday traditions there are multitudes of things that are distracting us during this time of year. Whether it be worrying about affording all the gifts that you purchase, your in-laws [...]

December 7, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

13 Great Employee Holiday Incentives That Are Better Than Cash

by Heather R. Huhman

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In today’s business world, we’re often asked to do more with less. And with the holidays poking around the corner, it’s easy to cut employee gifts and rewards out of the budget. But wait — there’s still room for employee gifts in your budget for the holidays if you’re willing to get creative. There’s even [...]

November 23, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

5 Myths About SEO for HR, Recruiting, & Online Job Boards

by Heather R. Huhman

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Check out our free webinar on SEO for HR and Recruiting by clicking here or check out our SEO basics guide for jobs feed and job opening announcements happening online. Career Keywords and SEO Online Job Postings For HR professionals and recruiters, search engine optimization (SEO) might seem like a foreign language. But having the right keywords and other SEO [...]

November 9, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

How to Retain Unsatisfied Employees

by Heather R. Huhman

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Should You Retain Your Unsatisfied & Dissatisfied Workforce? Unsatisfied employees can be easy to detect—you may notice a lack of productivity, enthusiasm, or low levels of engagement. Keeping your finger on the pulse of employee satisfaction is critical to retaining your best workers, but many companies fall short with these efforts. When you’re constantly [...]

October 26, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

4 Ways to Motivate & Engage Your Employee During Halloween

by Heather R. Huhman

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Can You Motivate Employees Using Halloween at Work? It’s time to remove the cobwebs from your employee engagement strategies as the spookiest time of year approaches. Halloween can be seen as being full of mischief, haunted houses, and candy. But what about in the office? If you’ve ever been involved in an office Halloween party [...]

October 12, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

How to Evaluate a Job Candidate’s Video Resume

by Heather R. Huhman

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Video Resume Tips for Employers In today’s competitive job market, job seekers are using creative ways to get your attention. Creating infographic resumes, blogs, and video resumes are all becoming commonplace for job seekers looking for their dream job. In fact, job seekers are being encouraged to create these visual venues for employers — and [...]

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