Better culture equals better business. It’s the basis for MindSet. The team at Mindset LLC – Brett Hoogeveen, his brother Blake and father Dr. Kim Hoogeveen – provides training programs for companies that want to focus on the “creation and protection of a culture strong enough to attract, build, motivate and retain great talent.” Brett […]
The Challenges of Local Prosperity
Do you have trouble finding qualified employees for positions at your business? If you answered “yes,” you aren’t alone. There is a nationwide shortage of qualified employees, and not just in highly specialized industries. In fact, most employers find it difficult to not just recruit employees, but to retain them. It’s one instance why low […]
Lauritsen: How to Make Work Human
Although he has degrees in science and philosophy, Jason Lauritsen began his career selling copiers and computers. He eventually got into recruiting and headhunting. He became interested in the dynamics between people and their work. Eventually, he transitioned into corporate HR, which let him go inside the system to really understand power structures and how […]
Reputation Protection
Your business might offer fantastic products or services, and at a great price. But what about your reputation? How you treat your employees and customers can make or break your reputation. And Omaha isn’t a city where you want a bad reputation if you want your business to succeed. Managing the #MeToo Era The #MeToo […]
Omaha Jobs eBlast April 19
It may feel like there’s never any employer news in Omaha and the whole of Nebraska, but new developments happen often. Stay on top of the latest employer news for the state and city with this quick summary of what you need to know right now. Proposed LGBT protection failed to pass in the state […]
Show Your Employees Some Love
February is both Heart Month and the month of love. It’s a good time to assure your employees know you care for them and value their efforts. Appreciated employees are productive. Everyone likes to feel they’re cared for by the people they work with and for. If you consistently motivate and encourage your employees, you’ll […]
Employer Challenges to Tackle This Year
The new year is underway. As an employer, what challenges should concern you in 2019? While there are things specific to your line of business, there also are topics every employer should address to make this year smooth and productive. Federal, State & Local Compliance Some legislation passed last year came is now in effect. […]
What Your Applicants Know
As an employer, you may have noticed fluctuations in what your applicants say and do when they apply for jobs with you. If you wonder why they all present the same phrases and buzzwords in interviews and on their resumes, it’s probably because they all get the same advice from similar online sources. Although there […]
Employer’s Guide to Help Wanted Signs and Ads
Recruiting the best talent in this Digital Age often means turning to digital outlets. Even if your business isn’t the most tech-savvy, it’s easy to use technology to connect with potential employees. ‘Help wanted’ resurgence The posting of “help wanted” signs in your window to attract the perfect walk-in candidate is largely antiquated, and with […]
Paid Time Off Benefits Worker, Employers
Omaha Jobs eBlast May 2018 Although it feels we just barely escaped winter to reach spring, most employers know their employees are already focused on summer vacations. For some employees, it means a fun trip. For others, it’s what to do with kids who are normally in school. All the while, employers must figure out […]