Learn How to Network! 5 Tips for Building Better Business Relationships
You have likely heard it said that who you know can be almost as important as what you know…if not more important. It is a proven fact of business life that having a vast network of professional contacts can drastically tip the scale in your favor. It is the reason top executives join numerous professional […]
Enhance Your Job Search
While it is almost universally acknowledged that a strong resume enhances employment potential, it is often “soft skills” that can make or break a job search. Simply put, soft skills encompass emotional intelligence. High academic scores and honors are desirable, of course. But, emotional intelligence during a job search and after hiring is a key […]
Optimize Job Postings
It is no secret that the U.S. job market is highly competitive due to the lowest unemployment in decades. However, even given that fact, candidates for employment are available and new candidates enter the market each day. If your postings are drawing little or no attention, it may be time to re-examine your approach. When […]
Small to Mid-Sized Businesses: Here is How You Can Compete in Today’s Market
Job openings today are occurring at a faster rate than potential employees are entering the market. As an employer in this environment, you want to hire the best candidates, but you also need to do so with cost constraints in mind. Share Your Success on Your Website When you operate a small or mid-size business, […]
Recognize Team Accomplishments
Favorable recognition is something almost everyone values and appreciates, and something managers want to do right. While it may involve awards and recognition, it must not discourage other employees. So what is the right way to do it? When You Manage a Team, Be Inclusive to All Your team might be large—say 20 or more […]
Employee Referral Productivity
If the relationship you have with your employees is strong, you already have the basics of a good employee referral program. Best of all, when you maximize the loyalty employees have towards you, everyone associated with the referral program can be a winner. Starting a Referral Program Rewards to employees who refer staff who are […]
Train New Hires Effectively
Both forward-thinking employers and job seekers rank training as a top priority. Training plays a key role in developing strong, competitive organizations that have satisfied customers who speak well of them. Another plus is good training has been proven to be highly effective in reducing turnover; in contrast, poor training plays a major role in […]
Make Sure You Are Hiring The Best Talent
Your people are your biggest asset, but when it comes to hiring, how can you increase the odds that the individuals you select to join your team are, indeed, your best choices? Prepare Ads That Attract Strong Candidates At Salem Solutions, we know the words and the tools used to attract strong job candidates are […]
Five Ways to Stay Motivated at Work
Last year, a Gallup survey found nearly 1 in 4 employees feels burned out, either always or often. While a lack of motivation may not always be caused by feeling “burned out,” there is little doubt that finding it difficult to stay motivated at work is a common issue. Fortunately, it is an issue that […]
The Top Benefits of On-Site Staffing Firms
Money that is invested in recruitment and its associated tasks can run into thousands of dollars, and it is important that those dollars return the value you expect. Because of that fact, it is always good to know that you have individuals dedicated to helping you find the staff you need. Salem Brings Special Expertise […]