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Adapt Hiring Challenge!
The last time unemployment was this low, gas was 35 cents a gallon, the US had just landed on the moon, The Beatles played for the last time in public on the rooftop of Apple Records, and some people reading this article had recently enjoyed a groovy time at Woodstock. We continue to face the lowest unemployment rate in 50…Read More -
Be Vigilant About Your Business Credit Score
Most people know they’ll face financial difficulties with a subpar personal credit score. Your business credit score is important for the same reason. Various reporting agencies use proprietary algorithms along with other data associated with your employer identification number to calculate this score. Important factors include your bill-payment history, annual revenues and entity choice. Be sure to build a strong…Read More -
How to Develop Your Greatest Asset
So many factors go into making a company successful, but few are more important than developing the right talent internally. It’s interesting that this factor is often overlooked — or at a minimum — underappreciated. Even if you have a team of seasoned leaders, there are significant benefits to continually training, coaching, motivating, and mentoring employees who can be the…Read More -
3 Ways to Be a Better Community Partner
Many business leaders I speak with want their organizations to become more civic minded. We also know that engaging employees in the process can be a be win-win for everyone; I discussed this in my article “Magic 8 Ball Says YES To Volunteerism and Employee Engagement.” If your business longs to get more involved in the community, here are…Read More -
Are your Employees Ignoring their 401(k)s?
For many businesses, offering employees a 401(k) plan is no longer an option — it’s a competitive necessity. But employees often grow so accustomed to having a 401(k) that they don’t pay much attention to it. It’s in your best interest as a business owner to buck this trend. Keeping your…Read More -
CASE STUDY: Fahrenheit Addresses Financial Staffing Needs for Dodson Property Management
Dodson Property Management was founded in 2007 by President Duke Dodson. “In the beginning, we managed strictly single-family residential rental properties, but we have since grown to multi-family and commercial,” currently managing over 2,500 units and operate in the Greater Richmond area, Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, and Newport News.
“Before being introduced to Fahrenheit and learning about the services offered, I didn’t know fractional…Read More -
Why Is Fahrenheit a Great Place to Work? Employee Tells All
When people ask me if I like my job it’s very easy to say yes! I am fortunate enough to work for a company full of smart, fun and generous people. While we know it internally, it’s always nice to be recognized by programs like the “Best Places to Work in Virginia” program administered by the Best Companies Group. This…Read More -
How Dale Carnegie’s “Oldies but Goodies” Are Still Relevant Today
I am fortunate to have one of our managing directors here at The Fahrenheit Group as my mentor. He is a well-respected CFO who has worked for many different companies throughout his career, and I’ve already learned a lot from him. He often encourages me to read books about business philosophy, how to achieve success, and about the art…Read More -
Congrats, You’re a Graduate. Now Get Networking!
Congrats! You've done the hard work, you've stuck it out and now you're a college graduate. You've been thinking of this event for 4 (or more) years. Next comes the perfect job. The one you see your friends getting. The one your parent's friends brag about. The one that your grandparents keep asking about. Whether you've found the perfect job…Read More -
3 Ways to Supercharge Your Supervisors
The attitudes and behaviors of your people managers play a critical role in your company's success. When your managers are putting forth their best effort, chances are greater that you'll, in turn, get the best performances out of the rest of your employees. Here are three ways to supercharge your supervisors:
Transform them into teachers. Today's people managers must be more…Read More -
It’s Time to Get More Creative with Retirement Benefits Communications
Employees tend not to fully appreciate or use their retirement benefits unless their employer communicates with them about the plan clearly and regularly. But workers may miss or ignore your messaging if it looks and "sounds" the same. That's why you might want to consider getting more creative. Consider these ideas:
Brighter, more dynamic print materials
There's no getting around…Read More -
My Employer Gets It
When I think of my employer, the one phrase that always comes to mind is: "My employer gets it." What do I mean? Let me explain. I've been in HR for 20 years. From recruiting to employee relations to HR Management and HR Generalist roles, I've been lucky enough to work under great leadership that has granted me opportunities to…Read More