What phrase or word best describes you? What color best represents you, and why? We’ve all heard weird job interview questions during the hiring process that make you think, “What does this have to do with anything?” Well, sometimes, the questions are posed just to see how fast people can think on their feet. Other times, the questions […]
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In his book, “The Power of Habits,” author Charles Duhigg cites many studies all relating to how habits shape our personal lives, business, careers and pretty much every facet of our lives. It all boils down to the old adage, “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got.” If you […]
When we talk about hiring a ninja, we definitely don’t mean hiring a sword-wielding, nunchuck waving, fierce assassin. That would be awkward for everyone, not to mention a total liability in the workplace. A ninja is precise. A ninja is specialized. A ninja has legendary abilities. A ninja will get the job done. Every company needs ninjas […]
If you’ve ever written a job description for a company, you know that it can be challenging and even awkward. How do you capture someone’s attention and make them want to apply for an online job posting on job posting websites with boring bullet points and a list of mundane tasks and duties? On top […]
Let’s face it, the economy isn’t turned around yet. COVID-19 is still in full force and things are still pretty sluggish. Millions of people are applying for jobs and a lot of companies have paused hiring. When someone is searching and applying for jobs, people always say things like “stay positive” and “keep your chin up.” […]
One of the best perks employees have are benefits, which is why it’s important for Human Resources’ departments to remind employees to use benefits that may expire on an annual basis. Here is a list of the top FIVE benefits to remind employees about this month. Checkups – Annual exams and other yearly checkups are […]
If you search for websites about applying for job, job interview tips or resume advice, things start to look the same. There are many tips out there about performing well in job interviews and having the best resume, but sometimes you can get information overload and do too much. Here are two essential lists that […]
In some ways, 2020 has gone by in the blink of an eye. Yet, in other ways, it’s limped along at a snail’s pace. We know for sure that 2021 is around the bend, and it’s time for essential year-end HR compliance and activities. Here’s a list of the top five activities to do, whether […]
The holidays are crazy! If you are an employer, you know what I mean. Whether you are hiring for the holidays, or your company experiences “rush” times throughout the year, owning/operating a business can be a roller coaster ride. As we talk about human resources specifically, things can get a little crazy with personnel needs, […]
Surveys show that most companies think they follow the law. The reality is that many businesses are unknowingly breaking state and federal laws, which can result in expensive and time-consuming employee lawsuits and litigation. Ninja Gig compiled a list of the most common employee lawsuits and how you can prevent them. Most Common Employee Lawsuits Discrimination […]