The American Management Association once surveyed 250 executives and managers and found that they spend approximately 24 percent of their time dealing with conflicts. That’s a huge investment of time — which equals a huge amount of payroll dollars being wasted! Let’s not forget the potential effects of conflict on retention and turnover. Poorly managed… Read More »
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9 Management Communication Mistakes Holding Your Team Back
As a manager, it’s your job to lead your staff. And a good part of that involves communication. But seemingly small mistakes in how you communicate can actually derail your team in a big way. Here’s a look at 9 missteps – and how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Not listening. Being in charge means you’re… Read More »
6 Reasons Why You Didn’t Get the Job
The good news is you got called in for an interview. The bad news? You didn’t get the offer. As one of Kansas City’s top employment agencies, Morgan Hunter knows this can be an extremely disappointing experience. Nobody likes to be rejected, especially if it was a great job opportunity you thought you were a good… Read More »
Majority of Employers Planning to Hire Recent College Graduates This Year
As college seniors prepare for graduation, many may wonder what their chances are of landing a job. According to a new survey by CareerBuilder, the odds of getting hired are in their favor. Seventy-four percent of employers say they plan on hiring recent college graduates this year, up almost 10 percentage points from last… Read More »
Make Them Think: 8 Thought-Provoking Job Interview Questions to Ask
Your staffing partner has sourced and vetted a handful of high-quality candidates. Now it’s up to you to interview them and make a final decision. But how can you get behind the candidate mask and gain real insight into each candidate? Beyond the typical “tell me about yourself” inquiries, here are 8 thought-provoking job… Read More »
From Employee to Leader: 6 Tips for Getting a Promotion
As one of Kansas City’s most experienced employment agencies, Morgan Hunter knows that getting a promotion isn’t as simple as doing your job. In today’s competitive workplace, you’ll need to take a proactive approach if you want to advance your career. Start by following these six tips: 1. Be on good terms with your boss. If you… Read More »
Skill Gap Costing Companies Big Bucks
Even though approximately 7.5 million people in the U.S. are unemployed, more than half (68 percent) of employers have a tough time finding qualified candidates for their open jobs — and it’s starting to affect their bottom line. This skill gap — the difference in the skills required for the job and the skills… Read More »
Building Trust: The Importance of Impact Career Conversations
Where do your employees see themselves in the future? The answers may surprise you. In fact, many workers are reluctant to tell their bosses about their career aspirations due to a lack of trust. Yet, when you know where your employees want to go, you can help them get there – while also having a… Read More »
How to Fix Common Hiring Mistakes
As companies ramp up hiring and quality candidates become harder to find, organizations are more apt to make hiring mistakes. In fact, 95 percent of companies admit to making bad hires, according to research firm Brandon Hall Group. In should come as no surprise that a bad hire can cost your organization money and… Read More »
7 Tips to Help You Hire Top IT Talent in the Kansas City Area
Are you struggling to find the right caliber of IT talent? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, according to Dice.com, the tech industry unemployment rate hovered between 2.1% and 2.9% in 2016. That’s great news for IT candidates and tech professionals; not so much for employers. (And if you’re wondering what the hardest… Read More »