It is that time of the year when managers make up employee Naughty or Nice lists. The employees on the nice list get the best “presents”: the best assignments, most promotions, biggest raises, etc. The employees on the naughty list get the “other” assignments, cost of living wage increases, etc. You get the picture… it’s […]
An outdated Hiring Process circa 2005 does not work well (in general) but it especially doesn’t work well in today’s labor market and with hard-to-fill, in-demand job positions. This tight labor market looks like it’s going to continue well into 2022… So, what strategies can help you in your hiring process to find that perfect candidate? […]
docstrats is a proud sponsor of the fall edition of Connect with Careers 2021 – the Rensselear County Chamber’s virtual career exploration video series for students! In this video, meet Tami Cole, President, and CEO of Docstrats, a Women-Owned business. In addition to her career journey, Tami shares her thoughts on how internship and apprenticeship […]
Knowing how to trick or treat properly is key to Halloween. I always wanted to get the best candy in the quickest amount of time. In my opinion, the search for candy on Halloween put me at my most strategic. I couldn’t just randomly go from house to house, it wasted precious time. I had to think […]
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the differences between independent contractors vs employees. . In Part 2, we determine which hire is best for you. Let’s review. What’s an independent contractor again? An independent contractor is a worker who:• Carries their insurance.• Provides their tools and equipment.• Pays their expenses.• Sets their […]
For many young girls, lemonade stands are a summer tradition, a way to pass the time and earn some money when they aren’t in school. These lemonade stands can also teach these young kids valuable lessons in business and personal finance that they won’t necessarily learn in the classroom. Quick Story… As I was driving […]
In Part I of this series, we look at the differences between employees and contractors. In Part II, we’ll investigate the pros and cons of each and determine which hire is right for you. Employee vs. Contractor: It’s All About Control Generally, the question of whether someone qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor […]
Simplifying the complex…. That is what technical writers do. Technical writing is a type of writing where the author is writing about a particular subject that requires direction, instruction, or explanation. A good technical writer can make a difficult task easy and quickly explain complex information. Here are the skills of a technical writer: Detailed […]
Technical Documentation is not in most people’s top 10 to-dos to either read or write. In fact, many people believe that watching grass grow and paint dry on a wall is more exciting than writing documentation. People don’t like doing it. But… It’s a necessity (or necessary evil) that you accept when you muddle your way […]
You’ve heard about the importance of documentation in your business. But to really get on board, you need to understand why documentation is such an integral part of your business. So, here are 4 reasons why documentation is key to your business’ success: 1. Your Employees don’t have to be mind readers…. If you want your employees to do something in […]