Ninja Gig Blog
December is always a hectic month for companies, but it affords the opportunity to learn from past mistakes and focus on a bright, upcoming New Year. Here are four ways you can whip your Human Resources department into shape and maintain HR compliance for COVID-19 mandates to successfully tackle the New Year. Top Performers – Stay connected […]
The holiday season is nearly upon us, and many companies are in full swing advertising, interviewing and hiring seasonal employees. If you have a seasonal business, here are some valuable tips to consider when investing in and hiring seasonal employees. Evaluate – While some businesses, such as retail stores at Christmas or ski resorts in […]
A little-known fact that lies in our medical communities is that registered nurse turnover is surprisingly high. In fact, according to the Survey of Newly-Licensed Registered Nurses, one in five newly registered nurses (RNs) leaves their first job within a year and one in three within the first two years. The COVID-19 crisis, as well […]
Looking back, life before the COVID-19 pandemic was more straightforward. Fast forward more than 20 months, and while many employees are returning to in-person work, a vast majority are still working from home. A big issue that the pandemic has raised is what happens to work-from-home employees and childcare requirements? Pre-COVID 19 Work From Home […]
In an age of remote technology, cloud companies and COVID-19, it only seems natural that companies are turning to online recruitment for remote employees or contractors. While the thought of working from home may be a dream job for many employees, with additional benefits for companies and employers, it’s still a relatively new concept that […]
What’s the number one warning issued to growing companies by business owners, CEO’s and managers the world over? Hire carefully. It’s been said that one bad hire added to a small or growing team can be enough to sink the ship. If not handled smartly, hiring could be the kiss of death for your organization. So to help […]
One popular trend is using assessments to hire better employees. Assessments can help you find the best employee for the position and work environment. Applicants can look impressive on paper, but hiring someone that is the right fit for the job is essential to reducing overhead costs associated with advertising and turnover. Companies also want […]
It’s tempting and easy to take a job applicant’s data and quickly type in a search in social media programs, such as Facebook and Instagram. Employers can quickly get inside applicant’s uncensored heads and learn more about potential applicants. But is this type of employment screening legal? There are two sides to the controversial topic of […]
Research shows that if companies use the wrong words in a job description, it may detour highly qualified female candidates from applying. It’s important that companies write gender-neutral job descriptions and applications in a gender-neutral tone. For example, remove all feminine or masculine vocabulary to help increase the likelihood of qualified men and women applying for […]
The U.S. Department of Labor has a Wage and Hour Division that provides advice and guidance to employers to comply with child labor provisions. Many young adults and teens have part-time jobs, but employers must comply with federal regulations. If you’re looking to hire teens for part-time restaurant work in this post-pandemic era, read on. Know […]