[UPDATE] Looking into the HR Crystal Ball: 2021 Predictions from Blue Rock Search
We’re well past the midpoint of 2021, and it’s time to take a look back at some of our top predictions for the year that we made in our January Crystal Ball blog post. What did we get right, and what’s still to come? 1. COVID Complications Continue Increased vaccination availability hasn’t been able […]
Why Successful Managers Always Take a Recruiter’s Call
If you work in executive management, you should always take a recruiter’s call. An expert recruiter can be an invaluable resource to you as an executive. Here are some reasons why working with a search firm is very useful and why successful managers always take a recruiter’s call. You Don’t Want to Miss out on […]
4 Life-Changing Books About Leadership
Strong leadership is critical to the success of a company. In this rapidly changing world, what constitutes a great leader changes constantly, often without warning. Still, some qualities always improve leadership. If you want your employees and your company to grow and improve, you need to stay current on leadership topics. Here are four life-changing […]
Top Habits and Skills You Need to Be a Better Manager
As franchising recruiters, we’re often asked about the secret to employee retention. From making work more meaningful to training employees for the long term, there are several things that can help, but a main priority should always be to improve employee engagement. As a manager, you are one of the important foundations of an organization […]
Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace
Any employee is susceptible to mental illness, and it costs organizations billions of dollars every year from absenteeism and reduced productivity. Human resource professionals can be a strong line of defense in preventing mental health and substance abuse issues in the workplace. Here are some proven strategies for promoting mental health in the workplace. Form […]
Create a Culture of Engagement
Employee engagement can improve both the employee experience and customer experience by improving motivation. When employees are engaged, teams perform better, profitability increases, and retention goes up. These tips can help your organization develop a culture of engagement. Focus on Career Development The more employees feel like they’re learning and progressing in their careers, the […]