Employee retention has taken a front seat in importance as businesses compete for talent in today’s flourishing economy. As workforce professionals, we are in a unique situation where there are now more job openings than we have qualified candidates to fill. This changes the game in terms of how we can best serve and support… Click to read the full article
News and Updates from Human Solutions
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Building Partnerships: Why the WIIFM Question Is A Great Place to Start
We have been putting a lot of focus recently on developing partnerships with other organizations. These partnerships range from local community-based organizations to a large national training provider. The one thing I can tell you for sure is that it takes time to build relationships. As most of you already know, not every relationship you… Click to read the full article
8 Principles for Effectively Maintaining Professional Boundaries as a Service Provider
All solid working relationships need rapport and trust to function well. Certainly as a service provider, it’s your job to make sure your customers feel at ease with approaching you, relating to you and considering your advice. Relationship-building, however, should not come at the expense of your credibility, effectiveness, health and personal life. Successful (and… Click to read the full article
Enhancing Employers Return with the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Performance outcomes are undoubtedly the driving force for most job placement and service-related programs. Sometimes those outcomes are clearly spelled out by the funder. Other times, outcomes are vague, which requires a program to develop their own goals to measure success. One of the expected outcomes for most workforce development programs is job placement and… Click to read the full article
Tips for Managing Customer Expectations
In today’s economy, stress levels are on the rise and have been remaining constant. A survey done by ComPsych Corporation, the world’s largest provider of employee assistance programs, found that 71% of workers said it would be difficult to meet their financial obligations if their paycheck was delayed one week! ComPsych has also seen a… Click to read the full article