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Articles by Jolene Risch
8 Ways To Keep Your Data Safe While Traveling — YFS Magazine
Nothing derails a business trip like a data breach. You should be networking at a happy hour and trying out your freshly-honed elevator pitch, but instead you’re in your hotel room, desperately trying to get a hold of your bank at home to cancel your cards. And once you manage to do so, you’re far from home without a usable credit card. Nothing deflates a productive trip faster.
Productivity Tracking Can Identify And Resolve Employee Burnout — YFS Magazine
Employee burnout is the state of being exhausted both emotionally and physically. This commonly results from long-time frustrations, stress and overworking. Factors such as demanding jobs, insufficient resources and support, fixed deadlines, and a poor workplace atmosphere can lead to burnout. Photo: Ryan Fyfe, Chief Operating Officer at Workpuls | Source: Courtesy Photo The effects of employee burnout can be disastrous on your business.
How to Win the War for Talent in the Gig Economy — YFS Magazine
Young employees crave freedom, flexibility, and work-life integration—all the perks of gig work. Workplace trends expert Rick Grimaldi says if you provide these benefits and a sense of stability and belonging, your company will thrive in the long run. Photo: Rick Grimaldi, Partner at FisherPhillips LLP | Source: Courtesy Photo Since the gig economy exploded on the scene during the Great Recession, it has reshaped the American workforce.
Inclusivity Begins During the Hiring Process. Here's How to Do It.
If you want your company culture to be truly inclusive, you have to build the perspective of mattering into your systems and processes. Franchise Your Business Schedule a FREE one-on-one session with one of our Franchise Advisors today and we’ll help you start building your franchise organization. June 2, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Inclusivity is an important part of any healthy company culture.
Contractor or Employee? How To Know Which One Is Right For You
There are a few things to consider when thinking about hiring a contractor or an employee. Before you begin down this road, please note that there are also legal parameters that you need to consider here that this article cannot address. It’s important for you to understand the legal differences between both options so that you can make the best decision for your company.
5 Reasons Every Startup Needs an Employee Handbook — YFS Magazine
Joining a new company can be confusing and stressful, especially when the organization is still in the early stages of growth. Some new hires may have general questions about everyday operations and company culture, while others may struggle to understand exactly what their duties are, how to accomplish them, and who they should reach out to if they have job-related concerns.
Have We Reached A Turning Point In The Minimum Wage Debate? — YFS Magazine
The controversy over raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour is coming to a head and revealing a wide range of perspectives. Many Americans support the proposed increase. Some businesses support an increase, just not one as large as $15. And others are firmly, vehemently against it.
7 Essential SaaS Tools For Your eCommerce Business — YFS Magazine
Integrating SaaS with your business allows you to automate your company’s workflow and optimize production, reduce cost and some of the manual burdens of managing your business. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is software licensed to a user to access and use via the internet usually payable on a monthly or annual basis. There are various SaaS solutions available to individuals, teams and businesses.
How To Run Your Small Business Remotely — YFS Magazine
Photo: Zac Johnson, Online Marketer and Creator of Zacjohnson.com; Source: Courtesy Photo In today’s world of online connectivity, there are dozens of realistic ways to run your small business remotely. In fact, remote companies are often regarded as the small businesses of the future. Whether you are looking to grow your small business, get a more flexible work schedule, or meet health and safety standards, there are numerous reasons to get your business running remotely.
5 Keys to Having a Remote Staff That's Engaged
January 25, 2021 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Remote work is no longer a privilege or a highly sought-after flexible option. Instead, it’s become the backbone of many businesses and organizations, required to keep things on track and moving forward. As you’ve probably realized already, having a well-run virtual meeting is one thing, but developing an engaged, remote staff is its own kind of superpower.
Why More Money Is Only Part of the Equation When Attracting Top Tier Talent
Hiring can be tricky. In the past, the main concern for hiring was how much money an employee would make, making sure your benefits package was stronger than your competitor’s, and giving your prospective employee a clear sense of how they can work up the chain over the next 20 years. Today’s job market is different because the values of the workforce have shifted. Making a good income with a strong benefits package, that’s considered standard.
4 Unexpected Things You Need To Land Your Dream Job
Home / Featured Content / 4 Unexpected Things You Need To Land Your Dream Job It’s a little intimidating to think about landing a job right now, let alone your dream job. With COVID-19, hiring freezes are happening all over the place, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get the job of your dreams.
Periscope Data's Harry Glaser Bootstrapped His Side Project Into A Quiet Juggernaut And Raised Millions — YFS Magazine
Periscope Data is emerging as a quiet juggernaut, one of those rare, ultra-relevant startups that also packs a ton of heart and hustle. How exactly did co-founder and CEO Harry Glaser and Tom O’Neill do it? Well, we’ll let him explain. Few founders find the perfect co-founder, leave the comforts of corporate America, and turn a side hustle into a business that later raises millions–$34.5 million to be exact.
The Art Of Managing Big Personalities (And Huge Egos) In The Workplace — YFS Magazine
Under the right conditions and in the right circumstances, having that larger than life character in the workplace can be very beneficial. People with big personalities often make good leaders and cope very well in times of crises, as they are able to crunch through a heavy and diverse workload.
Why Do SaaS Companies Struggle To Retain Top Talent? — YFS Magazine
Jolene Risch, Recruiter and Retention Consultant | Source: Courtesy Photo I recently researched the churn rate by industry. (As a recruiter and employee onboarding consultant, I should know these things.) I found that the technology industry has one of the worst employee retention rates. At first, I scratched my head.
This Program is Vital for Limiting Backlash When You Have to Lay People Off
September 1, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Business owners around the world are reeling from the financial stress of the global health crisis, which has resulted in mass layoffs and furloughs. Luckily, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the layoffs and furloughs have slowed and almost returned to the pre-crisis rate.
4 Reasons You Need An Employee Loyalty Program
Home / Business / 4 Reasons You Need An Employee Loyalty Program One of the best things about being a Kroger shopper is the loyalty rewards program they have. They give me special pricing so I can save more money. I earn points I can use on gas at their fuel center. I can usually earn multiple fuel points on gift cards—for places I was going to shop anyway! And—perhaps my favorite part of all—they send me customized coupons based on my shopping habits and my favorite repeat purchases.
The 5 Strategies You Need Now to Increase Post-COVID-19 Employee Loyalty
There’s no sugar-coating it. Your employees are scared, and since we’re being 100% honest, you’re scared too. The world changed in a matter of days, and with the state of the world in question, employees are looking to companies for some semblance of support or security. While you can’t promise your employees that they won’t get sick, or even when they can come back to the office, you have a unique opportunity to unite your people more than ever before.
Top 5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Hiring an Employee
Home / Featured Content / Top 5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Hiring an Employee Hiring an employee is a big deal. It’s a common practice, but every time you introduce a new employee into your company, you’re either reinforcing your culture, making it stronger, or breaking it down. Hires need to be made thoughtfully, and it’s important that you understand where to begin the journey of considering a new employee.
How Business Leaders Can Build Positive Relationships with Their Team & Improve Retention
Home / Featured Content / How Business Leaders Can Build Positive Relationships with Their Team & Improve Retention Have you ever felt like you do better in one-on-one conversations instead of navigating the dynamics of a group? Or have you ever felt like one person in a private situation and then when you get around a group of men or women, you feel like someone else?
5 Leadership Principles That Inspire Loyalty And Productivity — YFS Magazine
Jolene Risch, Recruiter and Retention Consultant | Source: Courtesy Photo The world has experienced a shift in leadership due to the social media boom that has made people’s lives much more public. This change has created a shift in people’s willingness to follow a leader, making us collectively more selective when it comes to leaders we’ll support.
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