Employee onboarding is like inviting a new person you recently met to a dinner party at your house. And just like hosting a party, you want to make onboarding memorable and enjoyable and leave a lasting impression. Along those same lines, building an effective employee onboarding program is like preparing a delightful meal for your […]
The HireSmart team means business, but it loves a good party, too. And the company had plenty to celebrate on Dec. 2 at its annual online Christmas extravaganza. HireSmart's Filipino virtual employees excelled in 2023, and the company recognized their stellar individual efforts in serving clients over the past 12 months. The virtual team […]
I always enjoy experiencing an interaction with another business' customer service team. Whether it is a pleasant or unpleasant experience, I always take away some nuggets that help me improve our processes and hopefully improve our client interactions. As a fellow business owner or manager, I wanted to share my thought process when evaluating […]
Here's How to Align Your HOA Management Team Around Common Goals in the New Year Aligning your HOA management team around common goals is crucial for long-term success, and as we approach 2024, it's an opportune time to do so. Here, we explore practical ways to ensure your team is on the same […]
Can Your Mistakes Be the Catalyst for Strengthening Your Team?? OK, here's one of those easier-said-than-done things: treat your failures as opportunities and make this a goal for 2024. Yeah, Anne, great. Sounds wonderful, but failure stinks! It sure does. But consider all the follow-up questions any failure demands. What happened? Why? What training, equipment, […]
Effective virtual employee leadership is a hot topic as remote work transforms the business world. Many CEOs are working overtime trying to get their employees back into the physical office space using carrots, sticks, and everything else they can think of. At HireSmart, we say let the people work from wherever they want […]
Ready for Fun? Here’s How to Prepare Your Business I always need a vision of the trip ahead — the getaway with my husband when we let business thoughts go and simply enjoy each other’s company. He is quick-witted and still makes me laugh. He is fun. I need fun! Don’t you? That’s the point […]
I milked a cow! Yes, this city girl did it. Why? You ask. Well, I love trying new things. Mark and I live in "the country" now. We escaped the hustle and bustle of metro mayhem for rural roads, pastures, and old barns. We've fallen in love with our local farming community and aim […]
We wave the flag on July 4, but I spend Thanksgiving feeling patriotic, too, because I give thanks for living in the United States, where we have so many freedoms. This gratitude comes with a counterbalance: action. Be thankful for the freedom to make choices, and then be ready to act and exercise that freedom. […]
While I cherish the turkey and the camaraderie with loved ones, “Thanksgiving” signifies more than just a holiday. I want that spirit of gratitude and reflection every day, not just during that special November gathering. Gratitude is a mindset, a way of framing the world within a bigger picture. No, I can’t have everything, and […]