by John Krieg
Hire Slow, Fire Fast
Make sure it’s not just the talent you are hiring for, but also the right personality/culture fit. You can teach skills to do the job, but you can’t necessarily teach employees how to be a drama free team player or to get along with others etc.
Pay/Benefits
It’s essential for companies to pay their employees competitive compensation, so continuing to evaluate and adjust salaries is critical.
If regular raises/more pay isn’t an option, perks can make your workplace stand out to potential new hires and re-engage current staff, all while boosting employee morale. Flexible schedules and remote work options (separate from pandemic-related stay-at-home orders) are the perks many professionals value most.
Make the First Day the Most Important One
Make employees feel welcome from the start. This could mean welcome signs, balloons, first day lunch, decorated desk, or a company wide email welcoming them to the team. It is important to show how much you appreciate them and welcome them with open arms.
Expose Them to Company Culture from Day 1
From the start, make sure you teach new employees not only about the job, but also about the company culture and how they can contribute to and thrive in it.
Team Building Events
Trivia night at a local bar, team lunches, happy hours, etc. all bring teams closer together outside of the office environment. Have fun with holidays and decorate the office. Bring in doughnuts for another department and say “thanks for all you do to help us!”.
Life/Work Balance
If the company will support the cause, provide one paid work week, per year for volunteer time/charity efforts. Taking an hour a month, or a week at a time, fuels the team member’s passion and creates incredible goodwill and appreciation.
WOW Awards
Recognize and reward someone who is going above and beyond, on a monthly basis. Give them a gift card and make a big deal showcasing this star in front of everyone.
Regular/Frequent Reviews
Ask what their goals are for the next calendar year by meeting regularly to get updates. Make a plan to execute and make that plan happen, personally and professionally. Help them visualize their future within the company.
Initiative – The Key to Achieving HTM Career Goals
In order to advance anything in any direction, you need a clear goal.
The HTM Profession – Extra-Ordinary Possibilities- in-house or field-service?
There’s more to choosing a career path than the types of technology that interest you. What lifestyle is right for you? Where do you want HTM to take you?
Preparing for Uncertain Times
How can spouses balance their careers? It’s a topic that came to mind when a friend’s successful, recently married daughter started looking for a new job.
Should you Bring up your Spouse’s Job Search During an Interview?
How can spouses balance their careers? It’s a topic that came to mind when a friend’s successful, recently married daughter started looking for a new job.
How to Decide Between Two Job Offers
I recently spoke with a friend whose daughter has to decide between two job offers very soon. One is a very good position at a very reputable firm in the town she most wants to settle in. The other is a similar position at what is considered to be a more prestigious company – but it is in a different state
How to Handle When your Boss Takes Credit for your Work
I recently read about a survey from BambooHR that asked employees what they consider unacceptable boss behaviors. I was surprised that it wasn’t something like “my boss overloads me with work” or “my boss constantly criticizes what I do.”
How to Recruit and Retain BMET Career Changers, Prep for Gen Z Workforce
For the past decade, the looming retirement crisis for BMETs has been at the forefront of the industry’s mind. It is apparent that there are multiple ways in which we need to recruit talent to sustain our field for the long term. Perhaps the key to attracting more people lies in the many different paths individuals can take to become a BMET.
Can You Hold Off on Accepting a Job Offer?
You get a job offer almost immediately after an interview, but have interviews lined up with other companies. How long can you wait before giving an answer? And should you mention you’re also interviewing for other positions?
How Honest Should You be in an Exit Interview?
Preparing for an interview is something most job seekers are always a bit nervous about, so it’s something they take time to prepare for. But what about an exit interview?
What Should You Do After Sending the Wrong Resume?
Resumes and cover letters are usually tailored specifically to each individual job listing. What happens when an applicant hits “send” and realizes soon after that they’ve attached the wrong resume or cover letter?
