When preparing to interview potential candidates, these 5 questions will be sure to help you properly evaluate each candidate to see if they are a good overall fit for your team.

Searching through a stack of resumes can be overwhelming. So many candidates to consider... once all the unqualified candidates are weeded out, how do you best determine the stand outs?

Having to confront an employee about something is never a managers favorite part of the job. Nonetheless, it must be done. Have you ever brought in an employee for a corrective action or to terminate and they flip the switch on you? It can leave you frustrated, confused or feeling like you are unable to respond appropriately. Emotions are high during these kind of conversations and if you are not careful, you could end up losing focus of the initial point of the conversation. Below are 3 ways to maintain control during a corrective action.

Regardless of the industry you work in, it’s likely that as a manager leading a team, you will eventually have to deal with difficult workplace situations. Whether it's a conflict between employees or pushback on policies, these troublesome scenarios can be hard to manage. However, if you stick to a certain approach, you will find each situation easier to navigate. Below are the 5 best ways to approach difficult situations as a manager.

Having a quality team is that works well together and STAYS TOGETHER is the desire of every manager. However, how employees view the workplace has changed. In order to retain staff, it's important for managers to understand the shift and respond to the new (but not so new) needs of their employees. Below we discuss how to create good employee retention in 2023.

Are your traditional ways of recruiting falling short with the incoming generation? Below we discuss how to adjust your recruiting process to fit the next generation.

The workforce overall has experienced A LOT over the past few years. In order to survive the pandemic, the Great Resignation and the normalization of hybrid work options hiring mangers would've needed to tweak their recruiting and hiring process. However, the work atmosphere is forever changing, therefore, we as managers must continue to adjust. Below are 5 NEW best practices when recruiting potential candidates.

It is completely normal and human to have negative emotions in the workplace. While your feelings may be completely valid, a true professional knows that there is a time and a place to express those emotions.

As a manager, conducting interviews can be stressful if you are new to the game. Below are 5 tips on how to conduct a successful interview.

Do your best to focus on what brings joy and positivity to your office. Here are 3 ways to increase staff productivity in the workplace.

As a manager the responsibility falls on your shoulders to keep office parties fun and appropriate. Below are some do's and don'ts for holiday office events.

During the interview process, there are some stand outs and some you can tell right away won't be a good fit. So what is the best way to let the others know they didn't get the job? Below are best practices for rejecting candidates for a job.

It's not always easy, just ask any manager. Dealing with different personalities and backgrounds, you're bound to find yourself in a few tough spots. Below are a few manager pickles and how to handle them if they were to arise in your own office.

It is human nature to have conflict so as a manager it will be impossible to avoid completely. Keeping these tips in mind when dealing with employee complaints will help to resolve issues quickly and peacefully.

One of the main responsibilities for most managers is to ensure that their team is being compliant with the policies and procedures established by the company. Have you ever felt like you are repeating yourself or addressing the same issues over and over? Below is a few easy things you can implement in order to ensure compliance in the workplace.

If you’re one of the few people holding up the fort while everyone else seems to be out on vacation, don’t worry. Here are 3 ways to keep yourself and your team both productive and inspired during the hot and steamy days of summer.

Whether it is a brush up on skills or compliance training, you will hardly see an employee jump for joy at the thought of taking time out of their day for training. As a manager, it can be hard walking into a room knowing nobody wants to be there. Why not see this as a perfect opportunity to change their minds? There is no reason why your employees shouldn't leave feeling happy and full of accomplishment after a training session. Below is 3 ways to effectively train your team.

Cut your efforts in half by building relationship with the staffing agency providing staff for you. They are created to be an extension of you. Let them know how your mind works so they can choose candidates just as you would choose them.

Networking events can be overwhelming when you are searching for new clients. Everyone is there for the same purpose and a first impression is very important in order to secure a relationship outside of the event. Is there a way to make it easier? Below are 5 Professional Networking Tips to Help Build a New Client Base.

As the market continues to shift, so must hiring managers when searching out top talent. Things that were standard practice even 2 years ago are no longer beneficial when filling positions. Many candidates are coming back into the workforce with a new perspective. They are searching for positions that work into their lives instead of a position to work life around. This new perspective has caused hiring trends to shift in order to obtain the most qualified candidates. Below are new hiring trends that bring in new talent.

You have found a candidate that you feel would be perfect for the job. They have the personality that will fit in with your team, the education needed and skills required. The only issue is a lack of experience. Not having experience doesn't have to be a bad thing. It gives you as a manager to train them exactly how you want the job done without any pretenses. In order to be successful, below are 5 tips on how to effectively train new employees with minimal experience.

You have gone through the interview process and narrowed your search down to one FANTASTIC candidate. You offer them the position and they do not immediately respond. What if they are considering other positions? What do you do? First of all, don't panic. Below are 3 ways to entice a top candidate to accept a job offer.

In order to retain high level employees post pandemic, mangers need to recognize the needs of their employees. Below are the top 3 ways to retain high level employees post pandemic.

The old ways of doing things are simply not working anymore. Below is a few ways that recruiting has changed post pandemic and how to be successful moving forward.

Specialty positions require a certain type of person and sometimes, there are just not enough to go around. So what can you do when you don’t have enough candidates to interview for the job? Below are 3 things you can do when you can’t fill the job.

Along with the qualifying questions, there is some crucial information that you need to communicate during the interview in order to keep from any confusion or extra work on your part. Below are 3 Things Hiring Managers Should Communicate in an Interview.

You've gone through the interview process and found a great candidate to join your team. Now the real work begins. It is during the training process that you are able to evaluate your new employee to see if they are everything you expected from the interview. There is always a grace period when starting a new employee, however, it is important to observe behavior during this time. If there are any red flags in the first few weeks, it’s worth addressing early to see if there’s a miscommunication or an indication of a more permanent issue. Below are 5 red flags to address with a new hire:

While it may not be in your means as a small business to do large scale marketing campaigns, there are still many things you can do in order to create awareness and bring in a new customer base. Below are 3 unique ways to market your small business.

Everyone can experience work life burnout, even managers. We have had to handle so many changes and adjustments this past year, it is even more important that you make sure you are taking the steps needed not but completely burnout. Below are the top 3 ways to avoid work life burnout.

Invest time and wisdom into your employees. Below are 3 tips on how to coach and build a rock star team.

Whatever the reason may be, as a manager we can feel when the mood changes in our office. Let your team know you care in fun and unique ways. Below are 3 ways to lift team spirits during the winter blues.

As a manager, employees look to you to set the tone as you help facilitate any changes within the company that may or may not affect them. Below are 3 tips on how to successfully manage company transitions.

While the experience and qualifications are there, many times there are other qualities in a candidate that are overlooked in the interview that might reveal that they are not a good fit for your team. Below we discuss both verbal and nonverbal forms of communication to spot in an interview.

If you start off the year sluggish and with low expectations, so will everyone else. It is up to you to set the bar high and start off 2021 with a bang! Here are 3 ways to create team momentum for the new year.

As the pool of candidates gets smaller, here are a few ways to increase your hiring options during the holiday season.

While it may make your job a little easier to hire within, it will serve you better in the long run to make sure you are evaluating everyone for the position instead of considering some based on their current position. Below we discuss the best ways to evaluate current employees for internal promotions.

When taking on a management role, It can be a tricky tight rope to walk. If you are too soft, they will not respect your authority. However, if you are too hard on everyone, they will not respect you either. Below are a few ways to obtain respect from your employees.

When handling reference requests for bad employees, our emotions always tend to want to be involved. However, as a manager we need to stay professional. Here are 3 ways to handle reference requests for bad employees.

The overall goal is to obtain any helpful information from the exiting employee that may improve your company or systems moving forward. Below are 3 tips on how to get the most out of exit interviews.

The Oklahoma MGMA has decided to move forward with their THRIVE 2020 Conference and wants everyone to have a chance to join. That is why they have made it a 100% virtual experience.

When extending a salary offer to a new hire, it can be difficult to know exactly what number to land on. You want to focus on a strategy that allows everyone to win. Below are 3 tips on how to effectively negotiate a new hire salary.

Wanting to put their best foot forward, it is more common than you would think for candidates to exaggerate their skills or experience. If you feel as though a candidate may be adding a little extra to their story, there are ways to make things a little more black and white. Below are 3 ways to spot and handle dishonesty in an interview.

All work all the time creates a monotonous, dull work environment. This will lower morale and cause higher stress overall. Break up the day to day by having fun with your team. This will likely decrease stress, break down walls and give you and your team an opportunity to bond. Here are 5 awesome ways to have fun with your team.

Letting your policies get outdated can leave your company subject to legal action due to unclear or unaddressed issues. Below is a list of areas that are crucial to keep updated in your company handbook.

When filling position within your office, you want to make sure you are able to find great candidates to join your team. Below are the top 3 recruiting pitfalls and how to avoid them.

As a manager, it is your responsibility to make sure every workspace is covered and while also making sure your team doesn’t get burned out. Below are a few ways to help your workplace thrive with a skeleton crew.

If you make a statement or ask a question that would be considered discriminatory, you could be looking at a possible lawsuit. Below are ways that you as a hiring manager can prevent discrimination during the hiring process.

A good manager knows they don't have to brag (nor do they have time for it), because their hard work, leadership and devotion to their staff will speak volumes without them even having to utter a word. Do you wonder what category your management skills fall under? Below are 5 ways to identify a good manager.

As managers, we have a lot of responsibility on our shoulders. Often many are responsible for a whole team of employees, enforcing policies, keeping sensitive information, etc. As managers, we are often viewed as the enforcer without being given the grace of being human. We all make mistakes, that is how we grow both personally and professionally. Below are some common management mistakes and how to bounce back.

Investing in your employees with a growth plan will encourage them to not only grow as an individual and professional, but also motivate them to perform at their highest level. Below we will discuss how to create an effective growth plan with your employees and ways to keep them on track.

While every manager has a certain technique to their hiring process, the goal is to get the absolute best candidates for the job. Here are some bad habits that could potentially turn away quality candidates.

In order to help seamlessly add a new employee to your team, you want to do everything you can to set both yourself AND the new hire up for success. The best way to do that is to have a few standard procedures that will help everyone adjust.

Many business owners and managers are reaching out to experts in marketing, sales and management, spending thousands of dollars for training or new ideas that might make their business more successful. What if those amazing, innovative ideas are already stored within your building? You just have to know where to look. Below we will discuss ways to encourage creativity within the workplace and how it will positively impact your team.

Yes, you are a manger and leader within your company -but you are also human. When things get overly stressful, you need a backup plan so you are able to perform efficiently. Below are a few tips on how to create balance and reduce stress within your job.