Even the best work environments can be tense from time to time. With multiple projects and points of view, it’s only natural for confrontations to arise. To minimize hurt feelings — and keep confrontations from escalating — it’s important to learn to walk away when you find that you’re growing angry. The last thing you… Read More »
Employer Advice
Establish Trust with Job Candidates
When it comes time to hire employees, companies tend to assume they have all the power. And while the business does make the final decision to hire or not, failing to treat job candidates with respect and dignity can have a negative effect on your company’s reputation in the long term. A leader in employee… Read More »
Make Interns Do More than Make Copies
Hiring interns can be a great way to save company money while educating the next generation of employees. Unfortunately, many businesses make the mistake of only using their interns for manual labor or boring, repetitive tasks. The truth is that the average college intern is capable of a whole lot more than making copies. Below… Read More »
Want to Be a Better Leader? Communicate!
It’s no secret that the best leaders are also effective communicators. Not only does strong communication help prevent misunderstandings, but it also ensures that employees understand their roles and responsibilities. When everyone is on the same page, satisfaction rates get boosted in the long term. At Here’s Help, we strive to assist supervisors in leading… Read More »
What to Do When Your Top Talent Leaves
Many experts offer tips for helping your company retain its top talent. However, few people tell you what to do after your best employees have abandoned you for the competition or a new industry. Here are some tips to avoid losing business along with your best people: Offer a Few Well-Deserved Promotions Most of the… Read More »
Here’s What Your Employees Need On Day One
After weeks of interviewing and assessing, you’ve finally selected a new employee for that open position. While you may think the hard part is over now that the hiring is done, the truth is that your company’s employee orientation process can set the tone for the entire work experience. At Here’s Help, we specialize in… Read More »
Turn Your Employees Into Superstars
As a business owner, you know that your employees are the ones who represent your company to customers and clients. And while it’s important that every worker does her part, certain employees stand out as those who can really help your company. Here are some tips for turning your high-potential employees into true superstars: Offer… Read More »
Make the Jump from Good to Great
Nobody launches a company with the hope of being mediocre. On the contrary, most business owners aim to be the best at everything they do. While it’s noble to aspire to perfection, the truth is that no one can be an expert in every area. Instead of being proficient in a wide range of tasks,… Read More »
The Benefits Of Outsourcing Your Payroll Services
From marketing and HR to accounting and client services, business owners have multiple obligations with which to contend on a daily basis. With so many responsibilities on your plate, it’s only natural that you’d want to find some way of easing the burden. While it may seem like a small task, managing payroll can eat… Read More »
Best Practices When Hiring Executive Level Candidates
Finding the best entry-level and mid-range employees for your business is no simple matter. However, it can be an even greater challenge to find candidates who will succeed in executive-level roles. The Hudson Valley’s choice for executive staffing, Here’s Help prides itself on recruiting the right person for the job the first time, every time.… Read More »