The Importance of Effective Onboarding

The Importance of Effective Onboarding Many businesses will claim to have an onboarding process when bringing new employees into the fold, but how many of them can say how effective that process really is? In too many cases, onboarding is an exercise in paper pushing, but getting a new recruit set up on payroll isn’t quite the same as helping them integrate with a brand new team in an alien environment. With the right approach to onboarding, new members of the team will integrate faster, be happier and more productive, and they’re far more likely to stick around for longer. It’s an easy win for businesses, so why isn’t onboarding being taken more seriously? As any business will attest to, turnover is expensive. According to the Human Capitalist Institute, businesses that are wholly invested in their onboarding process are rewarded with higher levels of engagement, better employee focus and, you guessed it, drastically reduced turnover. However, coming up with an onboarding process isn’t a ‘one and done’ deal. It’s a living project that will require constant evolution to stay relevant and effective. This is most easily achieved when great ideas meet ground-breaking new technology, but that means little if an organization isn’t prepared to put its people first. A 2017 Gallup Poll found that only 1 in 10 employees agree that their employer does a good job of onboarding new candidates. Combine this with the notion that a whopping 20% of new hires are likely to leave in their first 45 days, and a sad picture starts to emerge. Onboarding and retention are inextricably linked. In fact, research by Gillespie Associates found that having an effective integrated onboarding process meant that employees were 60% more likely to remain with an organization for at least three years. In other words, if a business gets its onboarding strategy right, it’ll make huge savings on what can be an expensive hiring process. It isn’t  just about retention either. The Harvard Business Review tells us that it can take new starters up to 12 months to reach their full productivity level with little or no onboarding strategy in place. Should that really be a cost businesses continue to pay as we move into 2020? Of course not. So, what is ‘good onboarding’ and how can it be achieved? For some businesses, it might seem like an almost unattainable goal, but with the right ideas and the technology to realize them, it’s perfectly within reach. Not only can powerful new HR platforms streamline the administrative side of onboarding, but there are also now a plethora of tools available to help new starters integrate with their team and get their bearings. Setting up group ‘communities’ on networking platforms can help to connect employees with shared interests and goals from day one. Businesses can also go one step further and include social profiles to allow new starters to express themselves and get to know their colleagues on a more personal level. This level of accessible networking can really help a candidate hit the ground running when starting a new role, removing much of the anxiety associated with socializing and fitting in. It can also make managers and leaders more personable and recognizable, making meetings and introductions quicker and easier. Sure, admin is important, but clever onboarding does a lot more than crossing the I’s and dotting the ts. It can help a business establish its culture and set a productive, uplifting tone for the entire organization. Step by step, businesses can create an ever-evolving onboarding process that sees their employees click faster, work happier and make valuable contributions for years to come. After all, isn’t that why they were hired? About the author: Mark Williams is Senior Vice President of Product, at People First. Mark is dedicating to re-humanizing the workplace, feeding his passion to build enjoyable technology that actually helps people, inside and outside of work. Mark has spoken at many industry events on topics spanning artificial intelligence, robots, chatbots and the future of work, and he is always keen to connect with enlightened leaders to continue the future of work discussion.

Resume Writing Experts Rules

Resume Writing Experts RulesNowadays, it is difficult to find a good writer or a resume writing expert. This is not due to the fact that there are many people nowadays who have little to no knowledge of the art of writing a resume. Rather, the problem is that employers are getting less interested in hiring such professionals because of the long competition between companies and in-house resumes.The job seekers are now making use of the computer as the most convenient way to search for writing companies. The reason behind this is because they are using internet for their search. Therefore, the competition among the companies has made it easier for the job seekers to find more writing experts. However, if you want to know the rules of writing a resume, here are some tips that you can use.First of all, do not ever compare yourself with others. Remember that you are different from the others because you have done different jobs. If you are willing to meet your competition by creating an effective resume, then you will surely get the better deal.In order to get your resume ready for the hiring committee, you have to determine first what type of expert resume writer you need. It could be a professional writer or an in-house professional. If you think that the previous decision is suitable for you, then you can go for it. However, if you think that you cannot create a document that will match up with the written standards of a professional, then you need to look for a better writing professional.The aim of the company that you will be outsourcing your resume writing experts is to generate interest among the employers. Of course, this does not mean that you can expect your resume writing expert to create a document that will impress the employer and is obviously not an advertisement for the company. Therefore, in order to have a good written document, you must always use specific words. Remember that the writing experts are just writers who will translate what you tell them into words.In order to meet the requirements of the potential employer, you will have to pay close attention to the details of your resume expert. As a matter of fact, the resume writing expert is just a translator. They can not go against what the employer tells them. You will have to direct them on how to make the document a good one.Remember that a resume expert is a person who can translate information from you to words. So, if you want to meet the expectations of the employer, you should have the passion to translate the information into words. These are just some of the few rules of writing a resume. If you still want to learn more about the rules of writing a resume, you can refer to the books of resume writing experts.To conclude, the rules of writing a resume are not really complicated at all. You just have to use your imagination and creativity to write an effective resume. Therefore, even if you are hiring a professional writer, you can always apply these rules to y our own resume.

Entrepreneur Success Story Jellyfish Art - VocationVillage

Entrepreneur Success Story Jellyfish Art - VocationVillage Todays blog post continues my series of interviews with people who started companies after a failed job search, only to discover that entrepreneurship offers rewards so compelling they wouldnt accept a salaried job now even if offered one. This interview is with Alex Andon, founder of Jellyfish Art, LLC. In May of 2008, Mr. Andon was laid off from his job. For months, he hunted for a new job, with no success, so he turned to entrepreneurship. I think youll find his story to be inspiring.Alex, what type of career did you have before you launched your business?I worked at a biotech company analyzing data all day. It was a pretty typical 9 to 5 job working in an office.How long did you search for a job and how did your job search go?I searched for about 5 months. I couldn’t find anything that suited my interests or skills so I just gave up. That’s when I knew it was time to start Jellyfish Art.(Note from VocationVillage.com: Alex told a NY Times reporter that he would rather get stu ng by jellyfish than hunt for a job. I am sure most job seekers can relate to that.)What does Jellyfish Art do?We sell pet jellyfish and everything you need to enjoy them. For instance, we sell a desktop tank, currently priced at $249 on our website.We also sell much larger tanks, including one that is 40 gallons. Before Jellyfish Art, people could enjoy viewing jellyfish at public aquariums, but it wasnt something you could do at home. You cant just put jellyfish in a traditional fish tank because they will get sucked up into the filter and liquefied.How did you survive financially while you started your business?It was difficult. I took out some SBA loans but that didn’t go too far so I needed another source of money. I had enough faith in the company to use what I had saved for graduate school and in addition I got some help from friends and family. My lifestyle adapted quickly to living as cheaply as possible.How does your current income compare to your previous income?My curr ent income has far surpassed my old income. I’m working less and doubling my profits every month.What skills and previous experience were you able to bring to your business that is helping you to succeed?A lot of people thought that my degree in marine biology would help me with Jellyfish Art. Surprisingly, it has helped only a little. The skills I rely on most are strictly business related. I have always had a passion for marketing and sales so that knowledge has been most valuable in growing the company organically. Without those skills I would have had to rely on a lot of external sources.What is the best part about running your business?There are a lot of perks to running my own business. Perhaps the best is being able to wake up and work in my pajamas. It’s also nice to know that I can create my own schedule and work when I want.What is the most challenging part about running your company?Right now the challenge has been trying to keep up with the growth of the company. It doesn’t feel uncontrollable, but sales are increasing at an exponential rate. Since I started the company, my partner and I have developed new lines of jellyfish tanks and grown out of smaller warehouses into larger ones.What new skills did you need to learn to be a successful entrepreneur?On a general level the most important skill has been learning how to adapt to every situation. There are always solutions to problems, it’s just figuring out the best one. But more specifically I have had to learn about SEO and all the online tools that make an e-commerce company successful. I had no idea how tricky all that stuff is but it is also a lot of fun.What career advice do you have for job searchers who may be considering an entrepreneurial path?There are a few things you should know before committing to an entrepreneurial path. The first is that you must have complete confidence in your product or whatever it is you will be doing. The second is to make sure that you know your target market. Who will be your customers, how scalable is your product, and how viable is the market? Once you have that nailed down, all that is left is having the necessary resources and time, both which are often overlooked but very important.Thanks, Alex! .Jellyfish Art is an e-commerce business that sells pet jellyfish and jellyfish tanks. Jellyfish Art ships products directly to customers who can then have their own live jellyfish and tank set up right away. They ship live jellyfish and supplies anywhere in the U.S. Visit and shop at Jellyfish Art..