You cannot turn on the news without hearing about a school shooting, bombing or violent act. Many of these relate to bullies. But, what can your company do in today’s world to help protect employees from the mental and emotional, and even physical threats of violence perpetrated by workplace bullies? First, it’s important to recognize […]
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Hiring can be a complicated process. Typically companies have immediate needs, and then they have long term goals to help them succeed in building a profitable future. Hiring is no exception, which is why companies should employ two main types of strategies: short term and long term. Short Term Hiring Strategies Most employers classify short-term […]
Human resources departments are important to businesses. They help aid the flow of communication and give employees an outlet for expressing their frustrations. However, a poorly managed human resources department can become a business’ worst nightmare. Let’s explore the importance of human resources departments. My brother-in-law works for a public agency that employs approximately 300 […]
Knowing when to discuss salary during online recruitment and in an interview can be tricky, especially if applicants have expectations but don’t know how to bring it up. Here at Ninja Gig, we firmly believe that companies should discuss salary immediately, as this helps avoid attracting applicants that may not accept the salary you are […]
Successful restaurateurs have key processes in place to help their businesses achieve consistency. The dilemma is that many of these processes revolve around recipes, cleanliness, food safety, customer greetings, etc. Some restaurants have policies for scheduling and conflict resolution tactics, which managers can implement. However, far too many restaurants do not have structured recruitment and […]
The job market and economy are strong, which means that nearly 50 percent of employees are on the lookout for a better job, browsing online job posting sites looking for a healthier work environment, better pay and benefits. The three main reasons that employees will be looking for new jobs this year include: Money Feeling […]
Human resources professionals are always interviewing candidates and assessing qualifications and skills. But what does it take to be successful in human resources management? Let us take a closer look. Multitasking – Human resources professionals have to be able to multitask and deal with a wide variety of duties, ranging from FMLA leave questions, employees’ […]
Ever wonder what should and shouldn’t be kept in employee personnel files? Ninja Gig will give you the low-down on how to spring clean your HR department. What Should Be in Employee Personnel Files? Employee personnel files should contain objective information that relates to hiring, promotions, demotions, compensation, discipline or employee discharge. Type of documents […]
Instead of celebrating Employee Appreciation Day one day a year in March, more employers should learn to value their team and show appreciation for their hard work year-round. By keeping employees happy, you can prevent them from browsing job posting sites online. As we established last week in our article, Uncovering the Root Cause of […]
According to the American Institute of Stress, job stress is the primary source of stress for American adults, and it is progressively getting worse over the last several decades. If you’re a hiring manager, this can make your job even more challenging, because you’ll need to weed through burned-out applicants. Long-term, increased stress can lead […]