It’s that time of the year for giving thanks – and it’s important to put your employees at the top of your list. While you should be grateful for your staff year-round, Thanksgiving provides an ideal opportunity to ramp up your efforts and show them just how much you appreciate their contributions. And, as one… Read more »

One of the biggest responsibilities that comes with the territory of being an employer is ensuring the safety and well-being of your employees. A hazardous work environment has the potential to lead to unnecessary accidents, declined productivity and even a dip in company morale. Fortunately, even businesses running on a tight budget have found ways… Read more »

The growth and success of your business lies heavily on the shoulders of your employees. To ensure a profitable business with a positive and motivating working environment, it is vital you hire the best employees for the job. With fierce competition rising, make sure you know the ins and outs of today’s most promising job… Read more »

You don’t need a specific holiday to show your employees you appreciate them! After all, your employees are the backbone and life blood of your company – not to mention, strong positive morale among the workforce has been shown to directly impact higher levels of productivity and job satisfaction. Though the appreciation may be present,… Read more »

As the saying goes, a team is only as strong as its weakest player. This is why it can be detrimental to both team morale and productivity when even one co-worker is not pulling their weight. If you find yourself feeling frustrated due to picking up the slack of underperforming colleagues, take a deep breath… Read more »

Pettiness in the workplace can make for an annoying and sometimes uncomfortable environment. Unfortunately, it’s also unavoidable, at least to a certain degree. The good news is even when you are faced with workplace pettiness, you can minimize the impact it has on you by combatting it with these few simple tips: Pay attention to… Read more »

Stress is everywhere. When managed in a healthy way, stress is absolutely normal. When not kept under control, stress in the workplace can lead to decreased revenue, increased turnover rates, loss of productivity and medical expenses; this creates a less safe and secure environment or company culture. Fortunately, as a manager, there are several ways… Read more »

Difficult people exist everywhere, even in the workplace. Because you are spending 40 hours per week with them – and unable to simply ignore them – dealing with angry co-workers can pose an especially unique challenge. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to calm the waters and create a more pleasant working environment. If… Read more »

It’s no secret a professionally developing team of employees directly benefits your business; however, did you know when employees feel they are growing within their workplace, they are much more likely to find fulfillment and stay with their employer? Today more than ever, it is important to continually hone employees’ skills and provide opportunities for… Read more »

Recruiting firms can be the best utilized resource when it comes to hiring top talent in Odessa, Texas. Even companies armed with a skilled in-house HR department can take advantage of the many advantages working with a staffing agency can offer. If you are looking to recruit, hire and retain Odessa’s best job candidates, consider… Read more »