If you want to be a great leader, there’s no set formula to follow. However, there are some specific strategies that you can incorporate today and in the future to not only become a better leader, but also positively impact your organization in the process. Here’s a look at five of them: Aim to talk… Read More »
Management Tips
Understanding Generational Differences in the Workplace
For the first time in history, there are more Millennials than Baby Boomers in the workplace. To effectively work together, it’s important that each generation understands the others. To do so, the Morgan Hunter team got together to discuss the values, desires, and motivations of each generation. Here’s what we discovered: Identifying the… Read More »
How to Manage a Team with Conflicting Personalities
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 »
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 »
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 »
Can You Spot the Signs: When is the Right Time to Hire?
As the saying goes: Timing is everything. And that certainly holds true for hiring. Hire at the right time and you can ramp up productivity and profits. Hire at the wrong time, however, and you could be facing increased pressure and overhead, not to mention a cash flow crunch. So how can you tell it’s… Read More »
What’s Your Talent Engagement Plan Lacking?
According to a recent Gallup survey, only 34.1 percent of American workers report being engaged and only 25 percent of them are highly engaged. These are frightening statistics considering engagement is critical to the success of your company. The good news is that you can improve engagement – without spending huge sums of money – just by paying attention to a few… Read More »
How to Implement and Cultivate Your 2017 Strategic Staffing Plan
You’ve reviewed last year’s staffing goals, challenges, and accomplishments. You’ve developed a new strategic staffing plan for 2017 to build on past successes. But now comes implementation time. You don’t want your plan – that you’ve invested days and weeks into – sitting in a drawer, collecting dust. What should you know before you make a move? Here… Read More »
6 Cost-Effective Ways to Market Your Business
As a leading Kansas City recruitment firm, Morgan Hunter knows that with so much invested in overhead, marketing can oftentimes take a back burner for many companies. However, it’s a function that’s fundamental for business success. It can help you gain credibility and trust, win new clients, and attract top talent. The good news is that you can market… Read More »