IES Blog

October 12, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Because HR handles the majority of your employee issues, it’s important you manage your staff appropriately. Here are four areas you’ll want to focus on to ensure HR keeps your business operating smoothly. Recruiting & Training  HR needs to create strategies for hiring top talent for each position. Pros determine what skills and experience are…

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October 7, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Coaching helps develop your employees as valued members of your organization. Find out how you can implement coaching in your small business, and why it’s essential for growing your bottom line. Steps to Coaching Your Employees  When coaching your team members, remember that mutual trust is required for positive and corrective feedback. Otherwise, your advice…

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October 5, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

As important as succession planning is for every business, very few companies successfully create and implement such a plan. Find out what a succession plan entails, why it helps your organization, and how you can implement one now. What Is Succession Planning?  Succession planning is the process you use for recruiting and developing employees for…

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September 30, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Networking online helps you research and connect with companies and professionals in your industry. You establish professional relationships that could lead to new jobs, consulting work, and more. Discover some essentials you’ll need for successful online networking and the benefits you’ll receive. Tech Savviness  Social media has a huge impact in the business world. Facebook,…

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September 29, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

As a leader in your organization, you have a massive impact on your workers. Here are three ways that your informal leadership skills affect your team members and why those skills are so important. Welcoming Change  Embracing change is an essential skill that should be modeled for your workers. Change is what creates innovation and…

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September 28, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Advancements in technology mean substantial benefits for your company. Find out how eLearning can replace your employee handbook, help engage your workers, and improve your bottom line. Save Time & Money  Updating and providing physical manuals costs your organization time and money. Providing a trainer and office space also involves planning and expenses. Devote your…

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September 26, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Quality workers perform at higher levels, remain loyal to your company longer, and increase your bottom line. You want as many of these employees as possible in your organization. Learn how to attract and retain top talent with these simple guidelines. Provide Strong Company Culture  You want to hire team members who agree with and display…

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September 23, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

As an HR manager, it’s important you stay on top of all aspects of business. Here are four things you must have to remain a valuable asset to your organization. Human Resource Information System  A human resource information system (HRIS) is an application that processes and organizes data related to HR functions. Users may input…

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September 21, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Because you simply cannot accomplish all of your work tasks on your own, it’s important that you delegate whenever possible. You’ll not only be helping yourself, but also your team and the company. Here are some steps you can take to delegate effectively. Plan Well  Assess all of your tasks that need accomplishing, and decide…

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September 16, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Onboarding fulfills many purposes within your organization. Your new hires not only learn the skills and information necessary for fulfilling their responsibilities, but also learn to become productive workers who remain with your company longer. Find out how to effectively build an onboarding program that benefits your new employees as well as your business. Expand…

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