Christopher Connolly's Posts - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-28T09:51:55ZChristopher Connollyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ChristopherConnolly992https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3121129983?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=00ezgxgxz9agw&xn_auth=no5 Tips for Improving Your Company Culturetag:recruitingblogs.com,2019-08-28:502551:BlogPost:21352252019-08-28T20:39:56.000ZChristopher Connollyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ChristopherConnolly992
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<p>The importance of a strong company culture should not be overlooked. Your company culture shows how well your employees understand your mission, values, and goals and how they engage with one another.</p>
<p> With a strong company culture, you can enjoy a variety of benefits including improved morale, greater teamwork, efficient onboarding, and less turnover. Here are some tips that are sure to help you improve your company culture.</p>
<h2><span>1. </span> <span>Listen to Your…</span></h2>
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<p>The importance of a strong company culture should not be overlooked. Your company culture shows how well your employees understand your mission, values, and goals and how they engage with one another.</p>
<p> With a strong company culture, you can enjoy a variety of benefits including improved morale, greater teamwork, efficient onboarding, and less turnover. Here are some tips that are sure to help you improve your company culture.</p>
<h2><span>1. </span> <span>Listen to Your Employees</span></h2>
<p>This may seem simple but listening to your employees can do wonders for your company culture. When you know what your employees want and how they feel, you’re better equipped to create a culture that keeps them happy and engaged. Consider hosting regular meetings and encourage their input and ideas.</p>
<h2><span>2. Communicate</span></h2>
<p>It can be difficult to create a positive company culture if you don’t communicate well and often. Make sure your employees are well informed of the mission, vision, and values of your organization. You can communicate these things via meetings, emails, or special presentations and events.</p>
<h2><span>3. Reward Your Employees</span></h2>
<p>The truth is that employees like to be rewarded for their hard work and are more likely to stay at your organization if you keep them happy. You can reward them through bonuses, raises, promotions, or even prizes like gift cards and complimentary lunches. Show them that they are valued and you appreciate what they bring to the table.</p>
<h2><span>4. Provide Frequent Feedback</span></h2>
<p>Let your employees know how they’re performing by providing frequent feedback. On a monthly or bi-monthly basis, sit down with them one-on-one and inform them of their strengths and weaknesses. This way, they’ll know where they stand and how they can improve.</p>
<h2><span>5. Offer Flexibility</span></h2>
<p>In today’s day and age, flexibility is crucial for many employees, especially those who have families and responsibilities outside of work. By offering a flexible work environment, you can show that work-life balance is important to your organization and attract employees that you may not be able to otherwise.</p>
<h2><span>Contact New England Staffing</span></h2>
<p>For more hiring tips, check out our blog <span><a href="https://www.nestaff.com/blogs/">here</a></span>. Are you in need of your next IT hire? <span><a href="https://www.nestaff.com/contact/">Contact us</a></span> today!</p>Is Your Work-Life Balance Tilting Towards Work?tag:recruitingblogs.com,2019-06-27:502551:BlogPost:21120232019-06-27T12:30:00.000ZChristopher Connollyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ChristopherConnolly992
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<p>One of the most important aspects of a healthy work environment is employees who have a good work-life balance. By maintaining good work-life balances, employees can reduce stress levels and prevent burnout at their companies.</p>
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<p>When employees have a good work-life balance, they are more likely to be productive and perform to the best of their ability. Here are some signs that may indicate that an employee’s work-life balance is tipping more towards work and needs to be…</p>
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<p>One of the most important aspects of a healthy work environment is employees who have a good work-life balance. By maintaining good work-life balances, employees can reduce stress levels and prevent burnout at their companies.</p>
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<p>When employees have a good work-life balance, they are more likely to be productive and perform to the best of their ability. Here are some signs that may indicate that an employee’s work-life balance is tipping more towards work and needs to be improved:</p>
<h2><span>Constant Feelings of Exhaustion</span></h2>
<p>If employees already feel tired when they get out of bed in the morning, they are likely overworked. Just the thought of having to go to work may make them feel fatigued. They may be unmotivated and want to stay home and sit on the couch all day rather than go to work, be productive, and grow their careers.</p>
<h2><span>Health Problems</span></h2>
<p>When employees are overlooked, they are bound to face some health problems. Headaches, stomach issues, back pain, and shoulder pain may all be signs of high-stress levels as a result of work. These health problems often signify that an employee needs to slow down and make self-care a priority.</p>
<h2><span>Frequent Thoughts of Work</span></h2>
<p>While it’s normal for employees to think about work outside of work every once in a while, frequent thoughts of work when they’re off the clock may mean they need a better work-life balance. Outside of work, employees should think about other things other than deadlines they must meet or projects on their plate.</p>
<h2><span>Poor Sleep</span></h2>
<p>The key to a healthy work-life balance is adequate sleep. If employees are coming into the office looking exhausted because they were only able to get a few hours of sleep, this is not a good sign. Productivity at work cannot be achieved when employees are sleep deprived.</p>
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<p>There are several ways employees can achieve a healthy work-life balance. First and foremost, they should forget about multitasking and focus on one thing at a time. When they are working, work should be their focus and when they with their family, family should be at top of mind. Planning one fun thing that they can look forward to each day is also a good idea.</p>
<p>About the author:</p>
<p>Christopher Connolly is the Founder & General Manager of New England Staffing (<a href="http://www.nestaff.com">www.nestaff.com</a>) a highly specialized staffing firm in Connecticut that exclusively focuses on the placement of IT professionals.</p>
<p>Christopher brings his extensive experience within the IT field as well as 10+ years of successfully placing IT professionals throughout the United States. </p>
<p>He can be contacted toll free at 833-337-1614 or via <a href="mailto:chris@nestaff.com">chris@nestaff.com</a> for additional questions or comments.</p>Make Your Onboarding More Enjoyabletag:recruitingblogs.com,2019-06-26:502551:BlogPost:21118802019-06-26T12:45:24.000ZChristopher Connollyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ChristopherConnolly992
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<p>Picture this: It’s your very first day at your new job and you’re nervous. You walk into your new office and are suddenly relieved when you find out there is a fun onboarding process in store. The onboarding process confirms that you made a good decision by accepting this job and you look forward to your future with this company.</p>
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<p>Picture this: It’s your very first day at your new job and you’re nervous. You walk into your new office and are suddenly relieved when you find out there is a fun onboarding process in store. The onboarding process confirms that you made a good decision by accepting this job and you look forward to your future with this company.</p>
<p> The importance of an enjoyable and effective onboarding process should not be overlooked. It can help new employees feel welcome and make it easier for them to adjust to their new position and your company culture. Here are some tips that can help you ensure a positive onboarding experience for your new employees.</p>
<h2><span>Play Icebreakers</span></h2>
<p>If you have multiple new employees, consider playing icebreaker games so they can all get to know one another. Two Truths and a Lie, Five Favorites, and Would You Rather are all examples of some great icebreaker games. They can truly “break the ice” and help your new employees feel more comfortable at their new company.</p>
<h2><span>Arrange a Special Lunch</span></h2>
<p>Treating new employees to a special lunch is a nice gesture that they’re sure to appreciate. Consider taking them out to a local restaurant near your office or hiring a catering company to prepare a tasty meal. If the weather is nice, you can host an outdoor BBQ, complete with activities such as cornhole or sack races.</p>
<h2><span>Create a Company Trivia Game</span></h2>
<p>One of the main goals of onboarding is to educate new employees on your company history, products and services, and management team. A fun way to do this is to create a trivia game that revolves around your company and can help new employees learn everything there is to know about your mission, culture, and more.</p>
<h2><span>Time Sessions Appropriately</span></h2>
<p>New employees don’t want to sit through three straight days or weeks of onboarding. Rather than doing all your onboarding at once, mix things up and host multiple onboarding sessions throughout their first week or month. This way, they’ll be more likely to be engaged and you’ll receive their full attention.</p>