News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
Employee Engagement and Talent Strategy Expert Insights Hot on the heels of the People Analytics Summit, Bill Banham got an opportunity to interview Dr. Benjamin Slade, a research & analysis lead in the Talent Strategy & Engagement Division of NASA. Ben holds an M.S. degree in Applied Psychology and a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from […]
5 Psychological Ways to Improve Efficiency in the Workplace For most businesses, increased efficiency in the workplace leads to increased productivity with the eventual outcome being increased revenue. This is why most business owners and managers see the value of improving efficiency in the workplace, yet a diverse set of factors can prevent this from […]
DisruptHR SF: Innovative HR Tedx-like Talks You Just Won’t See Elsewhere When was the last time you went to an HR event and felt momentum for improving the way we work? There’s lots of talk about the future of work but who is actually doing something about it? This Wednesday, DisruptHR San Francisco is back […]
If you have witnessed your company’s employee turnover rate inching upward recently, you should understandably be concerned. After all, turnover is associated with reduced productivity, increased expenses, and lower customer satisfaction ratings. While the average turnover rate worldwide hovers near 10 percent, some industries statistically have higher turnover rates overall. For example, the technology and retail […]
A job safety analysis (JSA) also known as a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is a technique you can use to identify potential risks and dangers to workers. A JSA is focused on the specific tasks that an employee will need to carry out in their job role. Once you understand what the risks and dangers […]
Five Steps to Help Small Businesses Create Fair Severance Packages “ I don’t know what else to do. There is no way we can keep that department open and still stay afloat. We’re going to have to dissolve that part of the company if we want to stay in business. I hate breaking the news […]
The pressure to perform, lack of acknowledgment and feeling undervalued- these are problems plaguing many passionate employees in the workplace. Not for the lack of effort from managers, CEO’s etc… but the lack of awareness that employees each have their own motivation styles. Imagine this, you’ve ventured through the hiring process, found a perfect candidate […]
Teamwork in Your Office: Top Tips The workplace should be a place of collaboration and group effort. When multiple heads come together, you get the best results. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way. If you notice some disconnect among your employees or think that they can work together better, here are ways to […]
Why Choose Crossboarding for Your Organization? Everyone knows how crucial onboarding is to set up a new hire for success. It takes time, it takes money. It’s risky and feels like a bit of a gamble. After all, you don’t really know if the new hire is right for the job. Is there an alternative? […]
On October 17th, private recreational cannabis use will become legal in Ontario. With less than two weeks to go, employers may be wondering how this change in the law will affect their business. Let’s consider cannabis in the office! Here are answers to the five most common questions surrounding cannabis in the workplace. Do employers […]