Workplace 101: A Profiles Global Business Blog

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that employee theft costs American companies $20 billion to $40 billion each year. This number increases rapidly when you consider the costs of replacing employees who steal. Thirty percent of job applications contain false information. We can think of no better reason to use pre-employment screenings. The most popular way to determine if an employee is trustworthy and reliable is typically a background check. Background checks allow employers to view a candidate’s vehicle records, legal records, credit reports, employment records and citizenship status, among other records.

Tonight millions of people will be glued to their television waiting on the Mega Millions numbers to be drawn and then everyone will check their tickets to see if they are the big winner. Since there wasn’t a winner this past Tuesday, the jackpot is now at a staggering, estimated $540 million; the largest recorded jackpot ever. If one person wins and chooses to collect in one lump sum, his or her winnings would total $389 million. With the number of people playing, the odds of only one winner are slim; however, anything is possible.

Are you getting the most out of your employee assessments? According to a recent study by Aberdeen Research, organizations that get the most out of their assessment programs:

As the calendar turns to a new year, it is time to reflect on successes and failures of the past year in order to grow and improve in the next. New Year’s resolutions are infamous for being abandoned before the goals are met. They sound good, but are often unrealistic. Some people’s goals are too lofty while others set too many.

Contrary to the popular phrase “Ignorance is bliss,” it’s not – especially if you’re the manager of two workers who genuinely don’t get along. When 2 employees hate each other, their animosity can turn a healthy working environment into a cancer ward. Coworker conflict will always come up; you can’t be everyone’s best friend. But you need to be civil and able to work together. The longer the dislike endures, the more it’s likely hurting their productivity and that of those around them. Sooner or later, it needs to change and be remedied.

Who Is the Employee Behind the Mask?

I’m sure you’ve overheard a coworker on the phone using a pleasant, sugary sweet tone but then mutter a few expletives the moment the call ended. What if you were the person on the other end of the phone? What are your employees’ real attitudes towards you, your company, and their work?

A global leader in business process outsourcing, Sitel is well-known for providing customer call center’s and back offices services, as well as customized solutions in risk management, tech support, sales and collections.

Baylor Business Review examines America’s small businesses

52 percent of U.S. employers have trouble filling “mission-critical positions,” up from 14 percent last year found by the annual Manpower employment survey. That’s more than a 300 percent increase in the number of companies having trouble finding the right people for the right job.

A rose by any other name does not smell as sweet, because a name like Rosewood Hotels and Resorts demands a flawless reputation. Rosewood Hotels and Resorts is a premier manager of ultra-luxury properties worldwide. Their reputation precedes them, and maintaining that stellar reputation is a priority for the company. Learn how they reduced hiring costs and improved quality of hire.

Would you lose sleep if you lost a mission-critical employee or if your CEO announced a major expansion strategy in a new field of play? How quickly could you react and adapt to these situations and do your part to help your organization win in an intensely competitive environment? Most organizations can't simply go out into the world and pick up quality talent on a whim; skills are in short supply, and the competition is becoming increasingly resourceful in attracting the people with those skills. Proactively building your talent pipeline is good business and will help you shine in times of change.