About to extend an offer to a candidate? Maybe you should fire them first. Premortem firing—the hypothetical opposite of a postmortem firing—have been popularized in business media the past decade and a half. Made famous by Harvard Business Review (HBR) and Amazon, premortems are performed before a project starts and operate on the assumption that the […]
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Many people say they dream of working for the big tech companies, such as Google and Amazon. But is working for tech companies all it cracks up to be? Tech companies are famous for their perks, which are even featured in the 2013 movie, “The Internship” that highlights Google’s employee benefits. Some of their best perks […]
Reducing cleaning employee turnover in the cleaning industry can be challenging. Due to the nature of the work, cleaning requires odd hours and generally does not earn societal respect by clients and other employees. It is important to create a work atmosphere that is positive and values good employees. This will help maintain personnel and […]
Our last article highlighted the first three ways you can combat restaurant turnover: implement a solid hiring process, provide employees with adequate training and reward and recognition for standout employees. This article will explore an additional two ways that restaurants can help boost their employee retention rates. Advancement Opportunities – If you want employees to […]
We understand that high restaurant turnover rates are stressful. Estimates show that in 2018, restaurant staff turnover rates were at 74.9 percent. Restaurants face an evolving door, losing money every time an employee leaves. Time and training new hires can be expensive, which is why we have five helpful tips to combat restaurant turnover. Solid […]
More employers are starting to use social media screening for applicants, combined with real-time employee monitoring. With more job openings than employees to fill positions, employers are also beginning to consider applicants with criminal records. Read on to find out what employment screening trends more employers are turning to in today’s application process. Top Employment […]
Grima Wormtongue. ‘Tis the season for Lord of the Rings binge-watching. Do you know who I am talking about? This character from Lord of the Rings is one of the most despised characters in fantasy fiction, for his deceitful and malicious corruption of the King of Rohan. If you don’t know who I am talking […]
Colorado has a food crisis. It’s not a food or crop shortage, but an employment scarcity. Local restaurants are having a difficult time hiring and retaining restaurant staff, and the reason is clear: pot shops pay double the hourly wage to care for marijuana plants. While the government doesn’t have hard data and facts to […]
Right now, our nation is being slammed by daily reports of companies and individuals that are receiving new sexual harassment claims. Thanks to Harvey Weinstein blowing the lid off the top of the entertainment industry’s harassment scandal, victims everywhere are making a stand, demanding to be heard, especially when it comes to sexual harassment at […]
If you’re a business owner, you need to start your 2017 year-end HR checklist. This includes a lot of human resources and tax-related responsibilities. Ninja Gig is here to help you prepare for the end of the year so you can start focusing on ringing in 2018. Year-End Payroll Guide – Check with your payroll […]