Cultivating Skills for Difficult Conversations
Learn how to cultivate skills for navigating tough conversations and how your personal approach and style impacts how you show up in these conversations.
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Mental Health & Wellness: Initiatives Employers Can Implement
Awareness of mental health & wellness in the workforce has increased greatly in recent years.
A recent study done by the Boston University School of Medicine revealed that “27.8% of U.S. adults had depression symptoms as of mid-April 2020, compared to 8.5% before the COVID-19 pandemic”. These numbers are alarming, and the effects of this have certainly trickled their way into the workforce, affecting workplace performance for organizations.
More than ever, employers are recognizing the importance of keeping employees happy and healthy, and acknowledging how much of a role it plays in employee performance. Employers are also recognizing that Mental Health & Wellness goes beyond just talking about it. If you’re unsure of how you can support your employees, here are a few tangible initiatives you can take – keep reading!
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Allyship in the Workplace: Begin Where You Are
Today, we want to talk about allyship in the workplace. Unsure of what it means to be an ally? In this post, we talk about what allyship means, actionable ways to become a better ally to your colleagues, and how allyship & diversity benefit workplaces everywhere.
Student Internships: How to Effectively Recruit Students
Here at Envol, we are VERY proud of our student internship program, and the ability to provide students with the opportunity to gain professional experience. As a small (but mighty) team, you might ask us, “why would you hire a student?”. To answer that question, we’ve broken down the benefits of student internships and how to recruit students effectively.
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How to Have Productive Tough Conversations with Your Team
Having tough conversations is just that – tough! This blog equips you with the tips you need as a leader to navigate those tricky conversations with confidence.
Trends that will shape the Future of Work
The future of work has changed greatly after 2020. Throughout the year 2020, organizations and business leaders across the world were forced to navigate the pandemic, managing a hybrid or fully remote workforce, on top of social justice movements. For many, our perspective of work has shifted greatly, and employers will need to adapt to the shift for 2021 and the years to come.
So, what are some trends that will shape the future of work?
5 Important HR Metrics for Any Business
Keeping track of HR metrics is a crucial step while starting and growing your company. Having HR metrics on hand can reveal the health of your organization, show potential areas for cost savings, and lay a foundation for supporting your employees in the future.
Reasons to Invest in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System. It’s a type of software that helps organizations with streamlining recruitment activities.
If you’re a recruiter, you probably know all about Applicant Tracking Systems. But as a business owner, this may be a new terrain. Consider investing in an ATS, if you’re in a business that is:
- Growing rapidly.
- Hires on an ongoing basis.
- Looking to save time on recruitment activities.
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6 Awesome Communication Tools for Remote Offices
If you think that remote communication boils down to Zoom, Slack, and Email – think again!
Reminiscing on friendly office interactions isn’t uncommon. We miss being able to connect with each other in person and sometimes Zoom happy hours just doesn’t cut it.
Luckily, the shift to remote work has brought out some amazing new communication tools that support all kinds of remote-friendly interactions. Although it’s no replacement for the real thing, we think they’re pretty fun, and adding some extra personality to your communication.
How to Manage Job Interview Anxiety
This post will help those who suffer from interview anxiety! With the increasing unemployment rates, the job market has become more competitive than ever. It’s that much more important for job seekers to make every interview count.
For many of us, especially those who are just starting on their career, the thought of sitting through an interview can be terrifying. The stress that comes with job searching can be enough to prevent us from presenting our best selves to employers during interviews. But – if it’s any comfort, a study revealed that 93% of people experience anxiety related to job interviews, meaning – you’re not alone and this is extremely common.
If you’re in need of some tips on how to manage interview anxiety, then keep on reading!