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Reasons Employees May be Quiet Quitting

The term ‘quiet quitting’ refers to employees who may be handling the basic responsibilities of their job but may not be emotionally invested in the work they’re doing on a daily basis. 

This happens for a variety of reasons:

  1. Lack of opportunities for advancement or promotion
  2. Lack of mentorship and professional development
  3. Lack of engagement with others in the company
  4. Lack of motivation on a day-to-day basis
  5. Lack of appreciation or company incentives

What can employers do about it?

  1. First, have weekly meetings as to troubleshoot any issues and keep employees engaged for the upcoming weekly goals for the company.
  2. Second, encourage an open-door policy for employees to stop in to management’s office with any concerns. Ensure employees do not feel their job is threatened by speaking up.
  3. Third, be open to creative ideas and support potential change to facilitate further growth of the company.
  4. Fourth, provide opportunities for professional development which promote further interest and growth in the field.
  5. Fifth, offer options to support employee wellness like providing ski passes or other perks that enhance the well-being of employees of the firm.
Hot Jobs, Inc. can support your business during these challenging times

Heading towards the new year, Hot Jobs, Inc. is here for you. While businesses are navigating an uncertain first quarter, our clients have been utilizing our services in many ways.

  1. Flexibility – Hot Jobs, Inc. has many employees working remotely at home for our clients, as well as in the office, with keeping the safe practices in the workplace.  Hot Jobs, Inc. handles the personnel search, initial paperwork, and COVID pre-screening.
  2. Savings – As the employer of record, we absorb the cost of COVID testing if needed, and following FFCRA if any Hot Jobs, Inc. employees are required to quarantine.
  3. Peace of mind – Business personnel needs can change week to week in these uncertain times.  As per your job description, we can help find employees that meet your needs whether on a project basis or temp-to-hire. This allows the client to utilize the employee for only the hours needed or until it has been determined the employee fits in the culture of the company.

Hot Jobs, Inc. is available to provide responsive support to your businesses. As we reflect on our new normal, this may be an excellent time to focus on positive aspects of creative thinking for different work environments as we begin the new year.

Hot Jobs, Inc. recruiters work closely with both clientele and candidates to create a successful placement by identifying, screening, as well as helping with retention according to the clientele’s personnel needs. We service the Roaring Fork Valley and surrounding areas including Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Aspen, New Castle, and Rifle, with our corporate headquarters located in Carbondale, Colorado.

Tidbits that may be helpful for your team in 2020

Research shows that starting over has positive results. This is the reason why we come up with New Year’s resolutions – the key is following through.

In business, reviewing our achievements and failures is often an on-going process, but with the new year, we are more likely to slow down and reflect on our success. The following four tidbits maybe helpful:

1.         Setting goals: Research shows that documenting our goals makes it more likely that we’ll follow through with them. Periodic check-ins can ensure we’re on the right path and allow us to adjust as we go.

2.         Refreshing your jobs descriptions: Use the new year as an excuse to start fresh by reviewing employee’s responsibilities and workload. This can help determine who may be ready for a promotion and also shows which positions may be redundant or no longer needed.

3.         Continue cross training: It’s always important to have a back-up for every position. If an employee is out for an extended period or if they leave the company altogether, you’ll need other employees ready to step in and take over.

4.         Schedule performance evaluations: Plan scheduled meetings that will allow you to give employees feedback on their performance (typically every quarter or twice a year). Keeping an open dialogue can provide much needed feedback on what is working and what is not and can save may employee relationships concerning something you may not be aware of.

Hope the above has given you some food for thought and helpful hints. If you need anything feel free to give me a call.

Hot Jobs, Inc. recruiters work closely with both clientele and candidates to create a successful placement by identifying, screening, as well as helping with retention according to the clientele’s personnel needs. We service the Roaring Fork Valley and surrounding areas including Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Aspen, New Castle, and Rifle, with our corporate headquarters located in Carbondale, Colorado.

3 Reasons for Having an Employee Recognition Program

3 Reasons for Having an Employee Recognition Program

Rewarding employees for a job well done can be expensive.  A poll conducted by Gallup found that 87 percent of workers surveyed in countries all over the world were disengaged with their jobs. Higher levels of engagement have proven time and again to lead to higher levels of employee satisfaction, greatly increased productively levels, greater loyalty to the company, higher profits, and better customer satisfaction. One of the best ways to increase engagement is to make sure the employees feel appreciated. Having a strategic recognition program in place is one of the most effective ways to show your employees you appreciate their hard work and dedication. The following are three benefits for companies to implement recognition programs and some ideas for rewarding your employees for a job well done:

Improve Business Results

It shouldn’t come as any surprise that happy and motivated employees are better equipped to address company concerns. Members of staff need to feel that they have a vested interest in selling the brand and its products and services. Many senior managers consider recognition programs an investment rather than an expense. People want to be rewarded for good work, and they’ll be mentally far better equipped to face the monotony of modern corporate culture if they know there’s a good bonus and other rewards waiting for them.

Decrease Employee Turnover Rate

While money is obviously the main motivator in almost any job, offering a pay raise isn’t the most effective method to hold on to employees. In fact, studies have shown that about half of employees leave within two years after accepting a raise, a statistic that clearly indicates that salaries and job satisfaction don’t always correlate. Often as important is employee recognition, which has proven to lower turnover rate significantly. Employees who are widely recognized and rewarded for their work are about 30 percent less likely to leave the company. Other benefits include increased happiness and productivity and reduced stress and frustration levels. A lower turnover rate also saves money, since a direct replacement can cost up to half the previous employee’s annual salary.

Increase Engagement and Productivity

An employee recognition program is all about clear communication, transparency, and having a solid rewards-driven system in place. Such a strategy leads to greater employee engagement, since it makes members of the staff feel like they’re a part of something bigger. An employee who has a vested interest in the direction of the company is heading will be genuinely concerned about the day-to-day running of the business. People who claim to be disengaged with their jobs may be an employee whom is in need of professional growth. This could be an excellent time to look at additional positions and/or responsibilities that could challenge a dedicated employee. Additionally, employees consider praise from managerial staff to be the top motivator.

Final Words

There are many ways to implement an employee recognition strategy, and most of them don’t require a huge investment. Some of the most popular methods include publishing the company’s greatest achievers in email newsletters, using staff meetings as an opportunity to include praise, or preparing regular status reports. However, a more original and engaging employee recognition program might include an achievement- or score-based system complete with monetary rewards and prizes for your top achievers.

Hot Jobs, Inc. recruiters work closely with both clientele and candidates to create a successful placement by identifying, screening, as well as helping with retention according to the clientele’s personnel needs. We service the Roaring Fork Valley and surrounding areas including Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Aspen, New Castle, and Rifle, with our corporate headquarters located in Carbondale, Colorado.

Setting Goals for Your Small Business in the New Year

It’s a new year, and now’s the time to set goals, commit to organization and grow your business. Whether you are trying to sell a new product, increase sales or build your team, follow our top tips to setting goals in 2019.

Get Organized: Now’s the time to go through old paperwork, file important documents and implement organizational solutions. After you clear out the clutter of 2018, you’ll be ready to set goals and keep them.

Evaluate Last Year’s Goals: What worked in 2018? What didn’t? Maybe you went in a totally different direction than you expected last year. That’s OK. Take what you learned in 2018 and use that to create new goals that will set you up for success.

First, Think Big Picture: What do you actually want to accomplish this year. Instead of getting bogged down by all the little steps in between, think of the most important goals and break it down from there.

Include Measures of Success: How will you ever know if you’ve succeeded without adding in some key measures of success. Want to grow your business? Figure out by how much. Write it down and keep it somewhere visible throughout the year.

Consider Hiring Outside Help: Some parts of running a small business are tough. Try hiring an outside company to fulfill the needs of your back office, HR or insurance. This will take a lot of the pressure off.

The new year is always a time of reflection, both personally and professionally. Taking time to review your challenges and successes is the best way to set your business up for success in 2019.

Hot Jobs, Inc. recruiters work closely with both clientele and candidates to create a successful placement by identifying, screening, as well as helping with retention according to the clientele’s personnel needs. We service the Roaring Fork Valley and surrounding areas including Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Aspen, New Castle, and Rifle, with our corporate headquarters located in Carbondale, Colorado.

Hot Jobs, Inc. recruiters work closely with both clientele and candidates to create a successful placement by identifying, screening, as well as helping with retention according to the clientele’s personnel needs. We service the Roaring Fork Valley and surrounding areas including Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Aspen, New Castle, and Rifle, with our corporate headquarters located in Carbondale, Colorado.

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