As one of Overland Park’s leading staffing firms, Morgan Hunter can tell you that engaged employees are more productive; it’s really that simple. Employees who are committed to and satisfied by their work are more likely to show up, get the job done, and aim to do better. The process of getting there, however, is anything… Read More »
Management Tips
How to Determine if a Candidate is a Perfect Fit for Your Job Opening
In a perfect world, you’d interview a few candidates, make a decision, and seamlessly integrate your new hire into the company. In reality, hiring is a lot more complicated than that. For starters, many candidates aren’t really who they appear to be when they’re interviewing. Sure you have all the “facts” in terms of where… Read More »
Looking to Sell More? Increase Customer Loyalty? Then Start Nurturing Your Customer Relationships!
It’s easy to become discouraged when you’re selling, particularly when things aren’t going well. But did you know there’s one thing you can do that will not only help you sell more, but also increase customer loyalty? And, as you likely know, it’s a lot cheaper to keep your existing customers happy than it is… Read More »
Are They? Or Aren’t They? How to Spot a Bad Hire in an Interview
You know that making a hiring mistake is costly. But you also know that many bad candidates can disguise themselves as good ones. They’re great at getting jobs, but when it comes to actually doing them, well that’s another story entirely. So what are some telltale signs of a bad candidate? As one of Kansas… Read More »
Identifying Employees Who Have Growth Potential
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 »
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 »