You know that promoting from within offers a host of benefits. Not only are you hiring someone who is a known entity and a fit culturally for your company, but the learning curve is also shorter. Likewise, having a policy of promoting from within has a positive impact on your employment brand, as well as… Read More »
Management Tips
5 Signs You’re Limiting Your Team’s Creativity
You know that creativity results in new products, service innovations, and more efficient processes…but did you also know that you may be hindering it with your actions? To help you determine whether you’re killing creativity in the workplace, here are 5 signs to be on the lookout for: Sign #1: You always take the “safe”… Read More »
Start 2013 Off Right: Implement an Employee Wellness Program
Wellness programs have been in the news a lot lately as a way for employers to cut health care costs. But what are they really – and can your Kansas City company benefit from implementing one in 2013? Here’s the scoop: What’s an Employee Wellness Program? As a leading staffing services firm in Kansas City,… Read More »
Why Your Sales Pitch Isn’t Working (and What to Do About It)
If you’re in sales, then chances are you have a pitch you use a lot. The bad news? It probably falls short, resulting in lost opportunities. Why? Because you’ve used it so often that it sounds like a script. And prospects don’t respond to rehearsed, canned speeches. They respond to authentic and passionate people who… Read More »
4 Ideas to Show Employee Appreciation This Season
Your employees are aware that you value them and their hard work, right? If you don’t let them know on a regular basis, then the answer’s “probably not.” But it’s never too late to show your appreciation…and the holiday season is the perfect time to start. Don’t think showing your appreciation is all that important?… Read More »
How to Battle Employee Burnout…and Win
As one of the top temporary staffing agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows that some managers don’t take employee burnout seriously. But it’s to their own detriment. Employee burnout is a very real thing, and not only can it have a negative impact on your team, but it can also diminish your bottom line as… Read More »
Who’s on Your Team: The Tortoise or The Hare?
Fast or slow. Speedy or gradual. Rapid or unhurried. Which way is better in the world of work? In other words, is it more important for employees to work quickly to hit deadlines, or work slowly to avoid mistakes? As one of the leading staffing agencies in Kansas, Morgan Hunter can tell you that the simple… Read More »
Why You Need to Know if Your Customers are “In the Know” About Your Products
Are your customers experts, novices, or somewhere in between when it comes to the products or services you sell? If you’re not sure, then it’s critically important that you find the answer. Why? Because according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, expertise level influences the products that consumers choose to buy… Read More »
Why You Need an Employee Handbook
Employee handbooks may sound boring. But, as a Kansas City human resources consulting firm, Morgan Hunter knows they’re an essential tool for running a business, whether it’s large or small. Why? Because a handbook can cut down on misunderstandings, make clear important policies, and answer basic, yet common, questions. It can also help you if… Read More »
5 Rules for Getting Your Social Media Efforts Off to a Great Start
As a staffing firm specializing in filling marketing jobs, Morgan Hunter knows that many of today’s marketing managers have a love / hate relationship with social media. They see the value it offers; but at the same time, they’re overwhelmed by the challenges it poses. For instance, after a day of putting out fires, attending… Read More »