Feb 24, 2020 | GTM Business Blog
Q: Can we extend an employee’s probationary period? They aren’t meeting expectations yet. A: You can extend an introductory period, but we would recommend a different approach. We’d also advise against using the word “probationary.” We’ll explain both points....
Jan 8, 2020 | GTM Business Blog
The term “ghosting” has been floating around in recent years. It more commonly refers to the dating scene, in which someone breaks off a relationship without warning or notice and then ceases all communication. But employee ghosting has also become a...
Nov 19, 2019 | GTM Business Blog
With companies looking to reduce spending where possible, temporary workers play a significant role to businesses in terms of lowering costs. Especially with employers in industries that heavily rely on strong holiday season sales, the performance of temporary workers...
Aug 28, 2019 | GTM Business Blog
It’s not uncommon for organizations to have a policy against rehiring former employees. This sort of policy makes perfect sense with respect to troublemakers, poor performers, or others who left under a dark cloud. It’s also understandable given that companies invest...
May 6, 2019 | GTM Business Blog
At one time or another, many companies struggle with employee satisfaction and retention. It is all too easy to focus on the goals of production and the needs of the client, leaving employees to feel undervalued and unmotivated. Without setting priorities to cultivate...
