Stress is always a part of business. It can help teams and individuals achieve great things when managed well. Alternatively, growing pains, company cutbacks, make or break deadlines and pandemics can overwhelm even the most seasoned of teams. So, how…
With the national unemployment rate still at 6.7% because of the pandemic, you might notice when screening resumes there’s been an uptick in overqualified applicants. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Experienced candidates can be gems in their companies bringing…
Top of the year, with new budgets and hiring goals to work toward, often brings an influx of hiring. Strategic hiring requires a deep understanding of your recruiting goals, onboarding processes, and company culture. First, you need to identify which…
Between the stress and uncertainty of 2020, it’s no surprise that employees may be a little distracted. Not to mention, many managers are cultivating meaningful employee engagement with a smaller budget than normal. Because of this, managers are forced to…
There's no denying COVID-19 has forced you into an unfavorable work environment. Now you're balancing working from home with additional distractions like managing virtual schooling schedules and family responsibilities. Regardless of the circumstances, hiring must continue so your company can…
Originally published July 6, 2017, and revised July 28, 2020. Taking on a new employee is an investment. There’s the time spent on recruiting and interviewing, the cost of efficiency lost during training time, the money spent on overhead, salary,…
The employment landscape has shifted since COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders began. Entire organizations have been disrupted and are suddenly working from home, which means onboarding has become trickier for companies without a process in place for hiring remotely. Regardless of the…
With quarantine measures in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon, the Portland community has stepped up to help one another. We’ve compiled a list of some of the resources available for residents of the Portland Metro…
Originally published November 16, 2017 and revised March 20, 2020. Today’s workplaces are changing. More companies are making the shift to “modern” office spaces—which means open, collaborative workspaces, flexible work environments, etc.—to better accommodate the needs of their business and…
Trust is the foundation of any relationship and work is no exception. Strong teams boast trust, respect and collaboration -- but how do they get there? Building a great team means understanding each team member as both an individual and…