Firing – A Tough Decision? An Easy Process?*

Hiring and firing are not just the opposite ends of the staffing spectrum, but together represent the two most important staffing decisions managers make when building their teams. … Read More »
by Jeanne Knutzen | September 28, 2022
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Hiring and firing are not just the opposite ends of the staffing spectrum, but together represent the two most important staffing decisions managers make when building their teams. … Read More »
by Jeanne Knutzen | August 24, 2020
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Here's how to define your culture in ways that is relevant to your team's performance but also invites diversity and inclusion. … Read More »
by Jeanne Knutzen | June 1, 2020
12 Agency Pricing Practices, Author-Jeanne, Best Practices /Flexible Staffing, FEATURED BLOGS, HIRING. EMPLOYEE SELECTION, Legal Issues - Flexible Staffing, Management.Supervision, STAFFING AGENCIES - SELECTION & MANAGEMENT get connected, main whats happening
Most temporary employees are subject to overtime pay rates regardless of the type of job they do. Here's why its important to know if your agency is paying them accurately. … Read More »
by Jeanne Knutzen | May 1, 2020
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Some helpful tips for optimizing the productivity and morale of your temporary employees. … Read More »
by Sara Bennett | March 26, 2020
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How you lead in times of crisis matters. The coronavirus is teaching us many lessons about how to manage thru lots of unknowns. Here's some tips! … Read More »
by Jeanne Knutzen | April 9, 2018
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Ever wondered if you were being too nice to be the effective leader you want to be? According to a recent survey by Fierce Inc, you're not alone! … Read More »
by Guest Author | October 10, 2017
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If you'd like to learn more about how to manage virtual teams, join us at our next one-hour, complimentary webinar, Virtual Leadership: Calibrate, Collaborate, and Celebrate, Thursday, November 16th … Read More »
by Marketing Team | August 21, 2017
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Let’s think about purpose. You might see it as an uncertain topic, and while it is difficult to quantify, purpose is at the heart and soul of great endeavors. … Read More »
by Merrill Mayer | August 18, 2017
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We are excited to announce the quarterly Insights Webinar Series beginning September 19th at 10 AM PDT. … Read More »
by Guest Author | August 15, 2017
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The Northwest is often looked at as the mecca of diversity but managing multiple generations in the workplace can be tricky. … Read More »
by Marketing Team | July 7, 2017
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Its not that hard to make a hiring mistake and a whole lot harder to hire right. Here's some ideas to avoid some of the common hiring mistakes! … Read More »
by Lauren Molitor | March 1, 2017
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If you’re a manager or supervisor, you’ve likely experienced the impact of an onboarding process. … Read More »
by Jeanne Knutzen | March 1, 2016
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Question – I own a small tech company located in Redmond. How do I compete for employees against the big technology companies in our area? … Read More »
by Guest Author | December 3, 2015
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Question: I have a cross-functional team of very competent employees that used to be effective, but recently they seem to have lost their way. What’s going on and is there something that I can do to help get them back on track? … Read More »
by Jeanne Knutzen | November 30, 2015
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The survey, conducted by industry pollster, Inavero, using a Net Promoter scoring methodology, reported an industry wide score of MINUS 3 – down a full 11 points from an already noticeably low score of PLUS 8. … Read More »
by Jeanne Knutzen | June 3, 2015
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I keep hearing people refer to “presenteeism” in the workplace. What is it and why does my boss want me to look into what it is costing the company? I’ve never heard that term before! … Read More »
by Jeanne Knutzen | April 28, 2015
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Great leaders are great communicators. They share their vision in a way that inspires others and projects a contagious enthusiasm. But this ability doesn't always come naturally. … Read More »
by Jeanne Knutzen | April 28, 2015
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In our current economy where employee burnout is becoming prevalent, sabbaticals are becoming a more common solution for employees to combat it … Read More »
by Jeanne Knutzen | April 28, 2015
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Q: I need to carry out a training "needs analysis" for the employees in the office as well as for the field staff, but there are no formal job descriptions or appraisals to follow. … Read More »
by Jeanne Knutzen | February 24, 2015
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Leaders are busy people who need to set and manage priorities, often dismissing or delegating tasks that don't provide a strong return on their investment of time....Nonetheless, there's one area of responsibility that leaders should never ignore...their employees. … Read More »