Category: Engineering Clients
How to Build a Team of Engineers with Great Culture
To attract and retain top engineering talent, it is necessary to foster a culture where those engineers will thrive. While every engineer will have unique priorities and preferences, here are several areas that help foster a culture that nearly every engineer will thrive in. Eliminate Micromanagement One of the fastest ways to kill morale and employee engagement is to… Read more »
Should We Remain A Remote-First Company?
The coronavirus pandemic forced many businesses into remote-only companies and it is estimated that at the height of shutdowns, half the American labor force was working from home. As states roll out measured reopening plans, many companies are wondering if they should attempt to go back to 100 percent onsite work or whether they should remain remote-first companies. Green Doesn’t… Read more »
What You Can Do To Help Reduce Stress for Employees
Employee stress has always been a concern for business leaders, as stress can lead to low productivity and high turnover. However, managing employee stress has become more important than ever before. Use these strategies to help reduce stress for your team members. Create a Stress Management Resource Center Work with HR to provide resources on stress management, self-care… Read more »
How COVID-19 is Changing the Way We Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives more significantly than anything most of us have ever lived through before, and most people agree that things will never be exactly the same again. This is true not just in our personal lives, but in our work lives, as well. Since we cannot go backward, it is time to look forward and start… Read more »
Supporting At-Risk Employees for COVID-19
While everyone should be taking precautions to avoid contracting the coronavirus, engineering professionals age 65 and older, and anyone with underlying conditions, are at greater risk of developing serious complications if they contract COVID-19. Although they are highly educated and capable professionals, at-risk engineers may need additional support and accommodations from management to perform their… Read more »
Virtual Communication Tips for Companies of Any Size
You’ve heard for several years that remote work is the future of work. And in March 2020, due to a global pandemic, that future became the present. Remote work is now the norm, and even after stay-at-home orders are lifted and businesses are reopened, many companies will continue to embrace remote work, so it’s important to… Read more »
How to Effectively Manage a Remote Team
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of employers became remote-only workplaces overnight. That instant and drastic change posed challenges for many companies, and some leaders are still dealing with a few growing pains as they transition to remote-only. If you are still navigating challenges, use these tips to effectively manage a remote team. Remote Team Management Tips Be Flexible … Read more »
Tips for Onboarding New Hires Remotely
Your onboarding process will shape the way a new hire feels about his or her job for their entire tenure. A great onboarding experience can lead to faster ramp-up, higher productivity and long-term retention, while a poor experience almost always leads to turnover within the first year. Onboarding can be challenging no matter the circumstances and when a… Read more »
Mastering the Art of Video Interviewing in the Age of COVID-19
Just because COVID-19 is forcing you to work from home, doesn’t mean you need to stop recruiting world-class talent for your engineering team. Thanks to an abundant supply of tools and online conferencing platforms, video interviewing is a viable option for engineering managers who are unable to meet candidates in person. Even better, companies that… Read more »
How to Keep Essential Employees Safe
In 2020, workplace safety has taken on a whole new meaning. While many employees are allowed to work from home, many jobs deemed essential provide no such option. Employees look to their company leaders to keep them safe, and many managers have been kept awake at night wondering if they are doing enough for their valued employees. Here are… Read more »