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Many employees are comfortable working online, using a range of technologies and transmitting their work product electronically. They’re increasingly more comfortable meeting virtually to plan, collaborate, monitor progress, and solve problems. Employers are wise to recognize that the same technologies that enable remote work also enable remote engagement, potentially improving performance, dedication, and job satisfaction.
In this HRChat company profile, we focus on the recent Top Employers Institute’s 2021 Top Employers award-winner, the Paramount Group. Paramount is an African-based global aerospace and technology company, who is a leader in defense and security innovation, and a trusted partner to governments around the world, providing products, services and consultancy, including support for peacekeeping missions. Our guest is Alison Crooks, CEO at Paramount Industrial Holdings/
Whether you are running a small or a big company, employee retention is critical. Having good employees leave a company when you need them most is a nightmare every HR manager avoids. Not only does it destabilize a firm, but it also causes extra recruitment costs for the company. Good practices will help you boost the employee retention rate.
Research from Deloitte shows that “64 percent of respondents expected their organizations to redesign compensation yet again either this year or in the next three years.” Has COVID brought around these changes or are organisations simply moving with the times?
In my experience, there is a tendency to lean too heavily on one side of the spectrum or the other. For example, when approaching difficult conversations, most leaders are prone to being too soft or too aggressive. Like my coworker, Mary, we can be so empathetic that we take on the pain or discomfort of others, which limits our ability to speak directly and openly. Or we can choose to emotionally disconnect from others so that we may speak directly with less concern for their feelings, leaving us at risk of sounding harsh and even uncaring.
What is the Lie Detector Test and How to Pass it When people hear the words ‘lie detector test’ or ‘polygraph test’, the first thing that comes to mind is that it is an assessment used to determine whether or not a criminal or someone suspicious is telling the truth, especially in legal proceedings or […]
Many investors know that trading with CFDs has a unique set of risks. In general, this activity is considered safe, provided that you follow certain rules and have the necessary skills and tools. In this article, you will learn the main risks of online CFD trading and how to secure your money. High Volatility Price […]
Dealing with harassment can be difficult, especially when you don’t know what to do about it. Today, many men and women experience uncomfortable situations due to the rampant increase of sexual harassment at work. But you should never tolerate harassment for its unlawful conduct no one should suffer from – especially at work. That’s why […]
Workplace Wellbeing: Why Employee Health Matters in Business A business can be described as a machine, a well-oiled formation that is only successful when each component down to the smallest cog works efficiently. If any part of the machine breaks down, we see production fall to a halt, unable to churn out results. In other […]
We’ve talked numerous times about the benefits of team building, why businesses can benefit from hosting team-building exercises, and why it’s one of the most important investments you can make in your people.
Of course, team building has a bad reputation. People can often feel uncomfortable being forced to partake in silly chanting, trust exercises, and holding hands in a circle. Some “creative” team-building exercises can feel pretty patronizing, such as being asked to “create your own personal logo” and explain it to the group. So it’s no wonder so many find an excuse to drop out!