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Employee turnover statistics: Everything you need to know
Employee turnover undermines workforce stability, disrupts company culture, and affects the bottom line. Managing high turnover rates can feel like a constant battle between making sure new hires remain committed and retaining skilled employees. Fear not: This guide dives deep into the latest employee turnover statistics to look at the causes and costs of employee turnover – as well as solutions to help you retain your employees and keep your workforce stable and engaged. How we researched this
How to deal with surges in application volume
Today’s recruiters and hiring managers are often buried under a mountain of job applications – many of which aren’t even close to a good fit for the role. We’ve been there and know how frustrating it is. You spend hours sifting through resumes and cover letters – time you could have used to develop and implement key talent acquisition strategies. Worse, the panic to get through these applications often leads to rushed decisions, hiring mistakes, and missed opportunities. But there’s good news
Business development manager job description template: Everything you need to include
A great business development manager can take your company to the next level by driving growth, building partnerships, and opening doors to new opportunities. But many employers mistakenly assume business development is just sales. They advertise the wrong aspects of the job and hire the wrong person – only to realize their mistake too late. The good news? This doesn’t have to be you. In this article, we provide a comprehensive business development manager job description template to get you s
Employee productivity statistics: Everything you need to know
Employee productivity measures how much your employees get done in a given period. The higher the productivity rate, the better the company should be doing. But are you and your team members following trends or behaving in ways that diminish productivity? What do the numbers say about productivity in today’s workplaces? In this guide, we show you which employee productivity statistics matter most and why. Then, we share tips to help you boost productivity and team performance at your business.
Company culture statistics: Everything you need to know
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” This quote by management consultant Peter Drucker sums up the importance of an effective workplace culture for organizational success. But how does culture affect employees and businesses, and what can they do to improve it? Read our complete list of company culture statistics for these insights and more.
Employee retention statistics: Everything you need to know
Employee retention statistics help you understand how happy your team is and how well your business is doing financially. If many employees are quitting, it’s a clear signal that something is wrong. Plus, replacing them can be costly – you’ll need to invest in hiring, training, and dealing with productivity losses while new hires get up to speed. Keep reading to discover the reasons behind employee turnover. We’ll dive into key stats and practical tips to prevent employee turnover using a data-d
What is employee onboarding?
Employee onboarding is the process of helping new hires settle into their roles and feel like part of the team. It's not just about filling out paperwork or covering policies. Good onboarding programs also introduce new joiners to the company’s culture and mission, give them the right tools and training, and help guarantee they know what’s expected of them. Done right, the employee onboarding process helps new hires hit the ground running and sets them up for long-term success.
What are hard skills?
Hard skills are the teachable, technical skills needed to do a job well. They’re any skills someone can learn, practice, and gain hands-on experience with. There are broad hard skills – like project management or proficiency in Microsoft Excel – that can apply to many jobs and industries. There are job-specific hard skills, too – such as programming in Python for a software developer or operating heavy machinery for a construction worker. Hard skills are much easier to measure than soft skills
What to pay a virtual assistant
Deciding what to pay a virtual assistant isn’t always straightforward. Tight budgets can complicate things, as can hiring an in-house assistant vs. a self-employed one. Then there are the issues that come with building teams of remote workers who have varying pay expectations depending on their locations. To simplify things, we’re breaking down US virtual assistant salaries, what influences pay, and tips for evaluating candidates – so you can hire a virtual assistant with confidence and clarit
Hiring trends for 2025: Challenges and opportunities for employers
Last year, we called some of the top hiring trends in 2024, including replacing resumes with skills-based hiring, focusing on internal mobility, and embracing virtual hiring. So, what does next year hold for hiring teams and employers? Discover our 7 predictions for 2025 and expert tips for staying ahead and standing out as an employer.
What’s an experience gap (and how do I address it)?
In the context of an aging workforce, experience gaps are a growing concern for many employers. As seasoned employees retire or move to more senior roles, organizations risk losing valuable expertise that isn’t quick or easy to replace. In this article, we look at experience gaps and why they happen. Plus, we discuss the strategies you can use to help close and prevent experience gaps in your organization.
What to pay a project manager
Offering the right compensation is key to attracting skilled project managers. But it isn’t just about being competitive with the salary you offer – you need to consider factors like industry, location, and the role’s specific demands to craft a compensation package that appeals to top talent. Whether you’re hiring a project manager to handle high-stakes projects or one versatile enough to take on multiple responsibilities, we’ve gathered insights on project manager salaries across industries an
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