Author Archives: EDI Staff
3 Signs That It’s Time to Outsource Staffing
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If you’re thinking about outsourcing your staffing responsibilities, you may be wondering if it’s really worth it. After all, you’ve gotten this far doing all your hiring in-house, and you might be worried about finding a staffing company you can trust (and that doesn’t rob you blind). We get…
Ways to Improve Employee Morale During a Pandemic
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As the COVID-19 pandemic shows little signs of slowing down, the battle is becoming as mental and emotional as it is physical. While people are still concerned about actually contracting the virus, they’re also starting to feel the toll of months spent at home, heavily altered “returns to reality,” and…
Dos and Don’ts for Your First Couple Weeks at a New Job
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Starting a new job is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. There are people to meet, papers to fill out, and processes to learn. You have to familiarize yourself with a new routine, a new office, and a new task load. Hopefully, you’re prepared for any skill related…
Benefits of Letting a Staffing Company Screen Potential Employees
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Hiring is a risky business. When you bring someone new onto your team, you’re trusting them to contribute to your company’s progress in meaningful ways. Not only that, but you’re backing that trust with a substantial investment of time, energy, and money. This makes every part of the hiring…
How to Stay on Track While Working From Home
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Working from home has perhaps become more mainstream over the last several years, but in 2020, it’s become the only option for many companies and employees. Whether employees are under stay-at-home orders, or are just choosing to exercise an abundance of caution, more people than ever are turning their bedrooms…
Cash vs. Non-Cash Rewards for Employees
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Rewarding employees is an important part of management. When employees feel rewarded for good work, they’re motivated to do more good work. Rewards can also go a long way in improving employee morale and encouraging company-wide progress. When many people think “reward,” they think “cash.” And while that works…
Setting Performance Goals for Employees (and Getting Them to Buy In)
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High employee performance is mutually beneficial. When an employee performs well, they enjoy continued employment, and maybe even advancement. Meanwhile, the company benefits from the employee’s good performance as well, seeing results in team progress or in the bottom line. As something that has such a profound impact on so…
Tips for Conducting Employee Evaluations
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Employee evaluations are an important part of management. These evaluations give you a chance to touch base with your employee and to have an open conversation about what’s working (and what’s not) on both sides of your relationship. Because evaluations are so important, it’s important to do them right,…
Signs of a Good Freelance Worker and Red Flags to Look Out For
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Freelance workers can be hugely beneficial to your business. You still benefit from their skills and services, without having to hire a full-time employee. You get the help that you need, when you need it, and you don’t have to use them during slower seasons or downturns. But as…
Tips for Healthy Posture in Sedentary Jobs
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Every job has its pros and cons. While sedentary jobs are less physically taxing than jobs that require movement, heavy lifting, or other physical exertion, they can take a toll of their own. If you’re sitting too much—and especially if you’re sitting with poor posture—it can start to have negative…