by Jason Long | Apr 7, 2019 | HR, Management, People
Our last few articles have talked about the hiring process – first, how we think about it, and then how we actually approach and execute it. Well, of course, what comes after the hire? Onboarding! By this point, we’ve already talked to our new teammate...
by Jason Long | Apr 6, 2019 | How To, People, Running a Business
There are a few specific things to look out for when you’re hiring for an agency job. Whether it is a Project Manager, Strategist, Consultant, Developer, Designer, or Assistant, these same guidelines all apply. Culture First The first fit must be in culture. We...
by Jason Long | Mar 19, 2019 | Management, People
Task Prioritization and The Dangers of Swooping Seagulls are opportunists. If you spill fries on a beach, then you can count on a white-winged, screeching swarm descending within moments. via GIPHY When it comes to task prioritization, this goes for your team members...
by Jason Long | Feb 12, 2019 | Musing, People, Random Things, Running a Business
You build a routine to help you get your work done and manage your life, but sometimes that routine comes to own you. Maybe it’s time to break away? There was a time in my life when I had a very, very set routine. I did the same thing most days. I had this...
by Jason Long | Feb 6, 2019 | Management, Musing, People, Running a Business
Knowing your priorities is one of the most important things you can do in life and in business. When you know your priorities, you can make decisions that you stand by every time. Here is a story about how I learned what was important to me. Every so often I get the...
by Jason Long | Feb 1, 2019 | HR, Management, People
Over the course of many years, we learned some valuable lessons when it comes to hiring. My favorite is “Test Before You Invest.” You wouldn’t buy a new car without driving it first, would you? So why are your hiring people before testing them out?...
