We’ve all seen the job descriptions of companies looking for those magical unicorn employees; those rare beasts who create masterful designs with ease, write code proficiently, are amazing at managing people, are best friends with the clients, can grow accounts, all while being incredibly organized.

Need a manager to help your teams do their best work? Hiring internally can save you the stress and costs of an extensive hiring process. But are there any hidden costs? Sometimes a superb employee doesn’t make a superb manager. Hiring the right manager can prevent turnover and protect your bottom line.

There are many benefits of remote work for the employee and the company, but these benefits aren’t exclusive to remote teams. Even if your organization is predominantly on-site, you can dip your toe in by embracing a work from home policy.

Here’s a crazy fact - our national unemployment rate is currently 3.5% (as of October 2019). This is the lowest it’s been since 1969!! That’s awesome right?! Well, yes for the economy, but not so much if you’re trying to hire for your company. Make sure you’re a cut above the others by really honing in your hiring process. The days of “I’ll know it’s the right candidate when I start speaking to them” are over.

Exit interviews are a simple and impactful process that companies can implement in their organization. Scheduling their exit interview may not seem high priority, but it is a huge opportunity to learn and grow.

We all know that actions speak louder than words, but how many of us are actually living this? This is so important, especially in our businesses. And while it’s nice to have a Pinterest-ready inspirational quote next to your desk, you’ve got to implement these thoughts into action.