Virtual Interviewing In The Time Of COVID-19 & Beyond

By Shenna Fitzgerald

In the past month, business owners and employees have all learned a lot about working remotely. Mastering teamwork across virtual communication platforms will be essential for a return to global economic security and growth. The same can be said for businesses getting the hang of interviewing and hiring candidates in a virtual environment. Companies that…

Together. It’s How We Get Through This.

By Shenna Fitzgerald

Everywhere we look, we see an outpouring of generosity and collaboration from the business community to get people the help and resources they need during an international crisis.   Trending: Generosity From the luxury company behind Louis Vuitton and Dior making free hand sanitizer at its perfume factories, to sports teams collaborating to financially support…

7 Ways To Foster Collaboration And Connection With A Remote Workforce

By Shenna Fitzgerald

Humans are wired for collaboration and compassion. We are driven to connect with other people. So how do we do this in an environment of remote workforces and social distancing? As a company dedicated to connecting people and building teams that work well together, Creative Alignments is here to help you navigate uncertainties and challenges…

How To Make Virtual Team Meetings More Connected & Productive

By Shenna Fitzgerald

When employees connect with their co-workers on a personal level, they are more likely to be dedicated to their individual roles in moving the whole team forward. And when they are more engaged in their work they are more productive. In fact, close work friendships boost employee satisfaction by 50%, and increase engagement many times…

5 Ways To Attract & Retain Great Employees To Grow Your Business

By Shenna Fitzgerald

With unemployment at an all-time low, finding the talent to grow new or scaling businesses is becoming increasingly difficult. So how will these companies expand in such a tight employee market? Many old recruiting and hiring practices are no longer effective today. Here are five tips to build the best talent team to grow your company. Approach…

11 Creative Listening Tips To Find The Right Candidate

By Shenna Fitzgerald

As a business owner, you understand the critical importance of hiring employees who are a good cultural fit in your organization. Determining whether a candidate has the skills and ability to perform specific functions is important, but ultimately, for real success, the candidate’s values must align with those of the company. Depending on the organization, role and interviewer’s style, questions can…