The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published the newest version of the Form I-9. The form, used to verify employment eligibility, will be mandatory beginning September 18, 2017. This new form has a revision date of 07/17/17 N which is shown at the bottom of each page on the form.

You may have interviewed with numerous people at the firm and are confident this is the right fit for you. And you are certain that they feel the same way. Next comes the offer. When the offer for this promising new position is presented you should remember that salary negotiation is a two-sided process. Very few people actually enjoy the salary negotiation process but still expect to negotiate; come prepared.

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” - Henry Ford

Why is team building important?

If you could increase retention, improve productivity and motivate your team with a monthly commitment of one hour, would you do it? Building a more effective team could be as simple as a monthly lunch.

You need to market yourself as “you”. “You” is the best version of yourself. Yes, you may have flaws and weaknesses, but “you” don’t. You need to think of yourself as a better than average worker who can accomplish anything with ease is almost superhuman. The job market is extremely competitive, and marketing yourself in the best light is a key aspect in finding your ideal position. Below you will find the six (6) components in marketing yourself.

Merriam Webster defines management as the act or skill of making decisions about a business, department, sports team, etc. Directing and making decisions about a business is extremely important which is why effective management is vital to any business.

Performance review time is around the corner...are you ready?

As kids go back to school that just means that performance review time is around the corner and whether you need training, coaching for your managers, setting goals, help with performance management strategies and processes, or help with performance management plans FutureSense HR is your partner

Creating a cohesive team is important in the workplace. If not all members of the team are on the same page, the work that needs to get done can be misinterpreted and cause confusion. Even if members of the team have been at the company for an extended period of time, it is still important to create new activities and situations for the team to bond.

They say finding a new job is easier when you already have one, but either way, it’s just not a fun thing to do. You may want to change companies for a new position or completely change your career. It can be hard to know what to look for and how to go about finding a job. It is becoming increasingly more difficult to find positions if you are a recent graduate or entry level because most jobs at entry level positions need at least 2 years of experience. So, how are you supposed to get experience when you’ve been in school and it’s an entry level position?

How the first 90-days are managed is crucial to how a new employee will succeed within an organization. It is important to make an employee feel comfortable and welcome, which at the end of the day adds to retention if you can believe it. The employee may not know a lot of people or really anyone at the company, so as his/her manager, they’ll appreciate that you show an interest and enthusiasm that they have joined your team.

Annual performance reviews help to create an open dialogue between employees and managers. We all know annual performance reviews can also add stress to both you and the employee, but remember, this is helping to strengthen the way you manage the employee and it simply creates a method to do so.

Once you’ve received an offer from a company, the next most important step is making sure you get the salary you desire. The hardest part of negotiating your salary, is simply getting the courage to ask. You can’t get what you want unless you ask.

You’ve landed the interview, and prepared for the questions that will likely be asked of you. However, the interviewer has asked you a few situational questions that you didn’t and couldn’t prepare for. How do you react and answer them?

You’ve landed an interview with a company. You’re nervous, but excited at the opportunity. Although interviewing can be stressful and exhausting, here are some tips for having the best interview possible.

Is your resume ready to do the talking? When is the last time you updated it? If you haven’t done so in the last few months, even if you are not looking for a job or a promotion, it is now out of date.

Are you wondering if you need to make a change? Is your career not giving you that zest anymore? Are you dragging yourself out of bed each day dreading going to work? Maybe it is time you ask yourself, “Where do I want to go?” …. But what on earth do you do first?

Being a longtime advocate of coaching I have found it to be quite valuable. In many respects I feel it has given me the tools to accomplish so much more at a faster pace.

As all of us are ramping up for 2016, it is important take a sigh of relief for a job well done. Just for a second allow yourself to acknowledge the things you got done in 2015 and remind yourself how you felt when it might not be doable but you did it...way to go! Now if you were able to tackle those things that seems impossible what will 2016 have in store for you?