A Low-Cost, Easy Way to Retain Employees – Have FUN
A Low-Cost, Easy Way to Retain Employees – Have FUN: When you first meet someone, what are the questions you ask?
Culture
Thanks, But No Thanks, LinkedIn
At Zephyr Connects, we love simple. Doesn’t everybody? We also really love resources that support employers as they face a tough hiring market. So when we read a headline from LinkedIn that said, “A step-by-step guide to small business hiring,” we were like, “yes, please!” Shaking with anticipation, we dove in. But our excitement quickly …
Saying it Louder – It’s the Culture!
Have you ever had one of those dreams where you are speaking, and no one can hear you? Sometimes, when you’re working in the recruiting field, that is how real life feels. At Zephyr, we have been talking about the importance of workplace culture and the danger of toxic work environments for years – me …
The Next Workforce Evolution and the Unique Role of Small Businesses
At Zephyr, we spend a lot of time thinking and pontificating about the state of the American workforce – where we are, where we are going, and how we can make it better. Like, a lot of time. Maybe a borderline-obsessive level of time. But in our defense, there is no shortage of things to …
The Great Resignation – Finding Opportunity in the Challenge
Recently, a friend shared an article with me entitled, “Americans Quit Their Jobs at a Record Rate in August.” Shortly after, a headline from a New York Times email news update landed in my inbox with a subject that read, “The Big Quit.” Scrolling through social media, I find a Buzzfeed article detailing “15 Horrendous …
Employees Are Not Commodities
What is a commodity? In the simplest terms, it is a good or raw material that is bought or sold or traded for something else that holds value. The commodity’s value can fluctuate based on supply and demand. Labor has often been seen as a commodity and is part of the equation when an employer …
10 Ways to Improve Work and Family Balance at your Small Business
Work-Life Balance was a buzz word before the pandemic. Now, after seven months (yes, seven months!) of work-from-home, this balance may be permanently changed. There have been positive changes for both employers and employees: less time commuting, lower overhead costs, and more time with family. It is the ‘more time with family’ aspect that I …
Maintaining Culture in a Virtual World
During this COVID-19 crisis, we have seen so many people going to work virtually for the first time. It has been the topic of numerous articles, webinars, and panel discussions. What is often missing from the discussion is how to maintain and foster your team connection while working virtually. We, at Zephyr Connects LLC, have …
Recruit the Employee You’ve Always Wanted with the Culture Technique (GMAP Podcast)
Your UNIQUE FIT™ employee is out there… the challenge is finding them. Do you know what they look like? What they want? Where they are looking? Do you know what you want or need? While you are sitting here asking yourself these questions, is your UNIQUE FIT™ employee interviewing with your competition? At Zephyr Connects …