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Establishing a wellness program in a company is a big undertaking. When done correctly, it can enhance both the performance of your employees and their overall work satisfaction. There are 2 keys to a successful corporate wellness program: proper planning and implementation. Steps to Plan and Implement an Effective Employee Wellness Program 1. Do an […]
In this episode of the HRchat show, host Bill Banham speaks with Miles DePaul, Co-Founder and Managing Director at PatchFM and speaker at the DisruptHR Toronto event. PatchFM is used by large companies to help employees better engage with internal news, announcements and corporate initiatives. About Our HRchat Guest Miles DePaul is the co-founder of Patch […]
The words “continuing education” may make some employees roll their eyes or wonder how they’re going to squeeze in the time to meet requirements. But there are good reasons for the practice of learning beyond traditional education – benefits for the business and the employee. Businesses profit by having employees who are up to date on […]
Social learning isn’t a new concept when it comes to knowledge acquisition. We have all been learning socially since we were toddlers and most of us have been doing great at it. Recently, social learning has become a topic of common interest for studying human behaviors and characteristics. If we go back in time and […]
A simple guide to improving workplace engagement by taking care of your employees’ needs. Food, safety, love, and esteem. These are considered the most basic needs required for humans to survive in society, based on Maslow’s infamous Hierarchy of Needs, developed in 1943. But what about surviving in the modern workplace? Certainly our needs there […]
The North American Employee Engagement Awards (EE Awards) today announced their 2017 shortlist of companies that put workforce engagement at the heart of their strategy. The winners will be announced at a ceremony following the North American Employee Engagement conference on June 8, 2017 in Chicago. The day will see speakers from respected brands such […]
Human Resources and Balancing Head with Heart A few years ago, I learned the importance balancing head with heart when serving employees. Over time, I would engage a particular employee in polite banter. We commiserated on how tired we were, counting down the days to retirement. The banter turned more meaningful when one day the employee stated that […]
Tim Ferriss is a writer, investor, podcaster, and martial arts master. But above all else, he says he considers himself a teacher. When speaking with long-time friend and DonorsChoose founder Charles Best at SXSWedu, he was quick to brag about the many skills, languages, and behaviours he has learned that help him to stay at […]
The UK and Ireland Employee Engagement Conference is happening this week and The HR Gazette team will be there for the big event! Uniquely placed as the only event in Europe to bring together award winning & shortlisted entries all in one room, attendees get the chance to learn from best-in-class engagement programs across a […]
Last week we published an exclusive HRchat podcast interview with #HRU Founder Aki Kakko. Now read the edited transcription.. Bill Banham: Tell me a bit about your early career up to founding HRU. Aki Kakko: I have been always entrepreneur so actually I have never really been employed by others. I don’t know the exact […]