Onboarding: Why it Matters
Onboarding (noun): the action or process of integrating a new employee into an organization. Why is onboarding so important? One very good reason: you can’t afford to NOT do it. Why? Turnover. Up to 20% of employee turnover happens within the first 45 days (Mariano, Christine). Assuring a new-hire is prepared from the get-go […]
Why Do Good Employees Leave?
Why they’re saying “it’s time to go”: With national unemployment rates at their lowest (4.1% last Dec. 2017), it’s getting difficult for companies to retain their top talent and it’s safe to say that the cost of searching, hiring and onboarding new employees on a consistent basis is not only tiresome, but damaging – both […]
A Year of Good Deeds – CXC® Gives Back in 2017
New Year, New Opportunities… There’s an extraordinary significance when a year ends and a new one begins. It’s the end of an experience, a time of reflection and the promising start of something new. At CAREERXCHANGE® we like to look back, not only at our successes and lessons-learned, but also at the direct […]
Onboarding: Why it Matters
Onboarding (noun): the action or process of integrating a new employee into an organization. Why is onboarding so important? One very good reason: you can’t afford to NOT do it. Why? Turnover. Up to 20% of employee turnover happens within the first 45 days (Mariano, Christine). Assuring a new-hire is prepared from the get-go […]
What To Do When an Employee Is Trying Hard… But Not Hard Enough.
When trying isn’t enough… Possibly one of the most difficult tasks as a manager is letting someone go, especially when that person is trying their absolute best; putting in extra hours, learning as much as they can. But sometimes, it’s just not enough. Is the answer to micromanage? To ignore the lack of skill and […]
7 Post Interview Questions to Ask Your Recruiter
Stand Out From the Pack: If you’ve been using the “nope, I’m good” response in an interview after being asked “do you have any questions for us?” – you may want to rethink your strategy. Show your recruiter that you’re a proactive (and attentive) candidate by asking follow-up questions that distinguish you from […]
