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New Hire Checklist
Hiring an employee is a significant decision, and knowing where to begin can be challenging. Below is a checklist to help you get started on your journey as an employer. This is just the beginning—EmployerESource is here to support all your human resources needs.
Creative Hiring Strategies for Today’s Workforce
In my last article, I focused on recruiting young talent by reaching out to high school students. While that approach is essential for building a long-term talent pipeline, it’s only one piece of a much larger puzzle.
Recruiting Gen Z and Millennial Applicants with Modern Technology While Ensuring Legal Compliance
The workforce of today and tomorrow is increasingly composed of Millennials (born 1981–1996) and Generation Z (born 1997–2012), two generations known for their adaptability, tech-savviness, and demand for meaningful work experiences. As an employer, tapping into this talent pool requires an understanding of their unique characteristics and leveraging modern technology to engage them effectively.
Onboarding Millennials and Gen Zs – 4 Tips for Handling Onboarding Modern Employees
The world of human resource management is a lot different today than what it was just a few decades ago. One space that has seen the most change and is still changing is onboarding.
Right Fit, Right Results: A Guide for Managers on Positioning Employees for Success
Managing people can feel like solving a puzzle — one where the pieces talk back, show up late, and don’t always fit the picture on the box. At its core, effective management is about understanding your team, recognizing their strengths and weaknesses, and placing them in roles where they can thrive.
Recruiting the Next Generation into the Electrical Trade Industry
At the recent IEC Business Summit, I had the opportunity to teach a hiring class where we delved into the topic of recruiting the next generation of workers into the skilled trades. The discussion quickly became animated as attendees agreed that shifting the perception of high school students and their families about careers in the trades is key to addressing workforce shortages.
The Impact of Absence and Tardiness in the Workplace
In every business, reliable attendance is essential to maintaining productivity, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. When employees arrive late or are absent, several significant issues can arise:
Performance reviews have been a staple of workplace management for decades. However, their purpose and execution have evolved significantly over time. Historically, performance reviews often functioned as tools of control—rigid evaluations used by top-down management to reinforce authority.
Connecting Across Generations: Lessons in Managing Gen Z and Millennial Employees
Eight years ago, after my children grew older and I found myself with free time on the weekends, I decided to pick up a part-time job in retail. That decision led me to Bob Ward's in Bozeman, Montana—a place that not only gave me a flexible schedule but also introduced me to something unexpected: a new way of understanding and managing the younger workforce.