How Do You Properly Handle Employee Conflict?

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Managing people is one of the most difficult aspects of leadership. People make mistakes, and people place blame. To create an environment where people enjoy coming to work each day, you have to set a standard of equitable treatment. When conflict arises, your staff needs to know that they can count on you to manage […]

Is the Boomerang Employee Right for Your Company?

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Employees leave for a variety of reasons, and not always on poor terms. The surge of boomerang employees, workers that return to companies where they were previously employed, shows ways supervisors can take advantage of trends in the industry. Someone with ready knowledge about the company’s inner workings can be an asset, or a detriment, […]

3 Ways to Stay Calm During an Interview

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Congratulations, you’ve got an interview! This is only the beginning of your journey to join the ranks of a new organization, so you want to give the best impression possible. Don’t panic! Start off on the right foot by impressing your interviewer with informed knowledge and professional questions, and your future employer will see the […]

Boring Job Descriptions Lead to Boring Job Candidates

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Company culture can be a mark of pride for an organization that strives to be different and meet the expectations of the staff and their clients. If you’ve got a corporate environment you’re proud of and are vying to cultivate a certain image, you want to make sure you’re drawing in people that fit the […]

Keep Your Production Team Motivated with These 4 Tips

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When you are looking to lead your team through a successful project or just trying to encourage a more unified front, it can be difficult to know how to encourage your people best. Sometimes you might be working through a tough quarter, or maybe you have a less-than enthusiastic crew to work with. Read ahead […]

Be Successful at Networking as an Introvert

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When you’re in a situation where you can get in touch with professionals in your field, you’ve got to know your stuff and be confident in front of your potential peers. Sound daunting? Don’t let it be. It can be difficult to meet people and converse when you’re a little more reserved. Meeting new people […]

Red Flags to Avoid in the Hiring Process

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Often when you’re interviewing candidates for a position, it can be difficult to tell which worker will be the best fit. From reviewing resumes to sending out an offer, the process can be difficult to manage. How do you know who is going to work smart and be a valuable asset to your company all […]

See What Changes Are Happening In Steel Factories

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Steel factories do not run the way they used to. In fact, they have changed quite a bit over the past decade. Take, for example, the ArcelorMittal in Burns Harbor, Indiana on Lake Michigan. The company operates a program known as the Steelworker for the Future program. This program enrolls people who want to work […]

How to Lead Your Temp Workforce

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As a manager, you may be concerned about how to lead your onsite temporary workforce to greatness as part of your growing team. This is often a gray area that leaves supervisors scratching their heads. However, a temporary workforce is not unlike your other employees – they just need a little guidance to help them […]

How to Follow up After the Interview – 3 Rules in the Hiring Game

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Have you ever experienced an amazing interview only to wait and wait for weeks for the hiring manager to get back in touch with you? Sure, this happens all the time because companies are overwhelmed with their recruitment programs and often don’t have the manpower to respond promptly. The good news is that you don’t […]