Posts by Ronda Burchard
How to Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes
A bad hire can cost your company more than you might think. In fact, a bad hire can cost up to 30 percent of the employee’s salary. Of course the cost of a bad hire is different for every organization, but adding the compensation for the job, the cost of training and the cost to…
Read More4 Workplace Trends to Watch in 2021
The coronavirus upended our lives in 2020, causing dramatic and unforeseen changes in the workplace. Though last year proved that predicting workplace trends for the coming year isn’t always easy, here are four workplace trends you can expect to see in 2021. Remote Work Will Continue Due to the pandemic, most white-collar professionals moved from…
Read More6 Steps for a Successful Phone Interview
With continuing concerns about the ongoing pandemic, many companies are conducting phone interviews to screen job applicants before scheduling a video or in-person interview. While many of the preparations for an in-person interview and phone interview are similar, there are some key differences you need to be aware of before you answer the call for…
Read More5 Great Podcasts for Finance Professionals
Podcasts have exploded in popularity in the past five years. From true crime to comedy to sports, you can find a podcast that covers just about anything you’re interested in, including finance and the economy. But with more than one million podcasts out there, it’s tough to know which ones are worth your time. Below are…
Read MoreHow to Use Social Media to Research a Company’s Culture
You want to be happy where you work. And while a competitive salary, good health insurance, and a great company match on your retirement plan are all important, the biggest factor for job satisfaction is company culture. To be truly happy at work, you need to determine if a company’s culture is right for you…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Application Process
When you have an opening on your team, you want to fill the position with the best person you can find for the job. But you may be hindering yourself with an inefficient application process. A poor application experience can deter top tier talent from applying with your company. A recent CareerBuilder study found that…
Read More5 Ways to Quickly Improve Your Resume
A corporate job receives 250 resumes on average. Of those applicants, four to six will get an interview and only one will get hired. Considering only about 2% of applicants get called for an interview, it’s obvious that you need a top-notch resume to get the attention of hiring managers. You likely already have a…
Read MoreHow to Attract Top Talent During COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has upended professional life in a lot of ways. Many people have been working from home the past several months, and unfortunately, some businesses have been forced to shut their doors permanently. Although the pandemic has created its share of hardships, there are still many companies that are hiring. If you’re one…
Read More7 Productivity Tips for Remote Workers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many people are still working from home. In fact, many companies, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Slack, plan to make remote work permanent for most, if not all, of their employees. With no definitive end in sight for those still working from home, many may be starting to feel remote…
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