Not too long ago Spark Hire touched on what employee engagement is and how companies can start working towards improving it. We learned right away that employee engagement does not simply mean “satisfied employees.” It goes much deeper than that. Engaged employees are actually emotionally invested in the company they work for and the work […]
You finally managed to pull that promotion and are now working as a manager. Perhaps you’ll even have the chance to hire your own team- giving you the opportunity to experience all of the hiring tips we share here on this blog. Another thing to think of now that you are a manager or employer […]
Self-help books usually get a bad rap. Let’s face it, they’re usually associated with people that are trying to pull themselves out of some dramatic issue like, “How to Survive Divorce” or “YOU! On a Diet.” While that may be true, these self-help books shouldn’t be pushed to the side and excluded because of it. […]
When the job market is as rough as it is now, it’s inevitable that companies have downsized in order to keep their profits up. It’s a harsh reality, but certainly one that employers must face head on. It’s much more difficult to let an employee go for the sole reason of keeping the company’s finances […]