News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
If you work in Human Resources for any company, you may find your employer affected by the raise in minimum wages for 2017. At least 21 states have raised their minimum wage as well as 10 counties and 19 cities. Minimum wage has been such a trending political topic and proponents of the idea have […]
Even if you are a good manager it doesn’t mean you are a leader. There is quite a difference between the two. A true leader is a person that models behaviors that others are inspired to follow. Some people are natural leaders; others can train in leadership skills to become one. If you are in […]
Companies often think in strict terms of profit and loss. One vital component on the road to success and profit is the employee. To fully engage employees, managers must invest in training that not only helps them with their jobs but also lets them learn new skills and adapt to workplace changes. Getting a good […]
Employee satisfaction surveys are one of the cornerstones of HR. This is supported by Forbes contributor, Kevin Kruse – “{employee satisfaction surveys} should form the backbone of any employee engagement initiative.” The driving force behind your business is your people. The right employee survey programme will effectively measure the happiness, engagement, loyalty and sentiment of your people. […]
Many organizations haven’t recognized the importance of manpower services and how they can immensely benefit their organization. Manpower planning is a crucial aspect. Failing to do an adequate job will mean that a company will suffer from not getting quality employees and not acquiring the right workers for the right job at the right time. […]
Did you know roughly 41% of the public usually makes New Year’s resolutions — but less than 10% feel that they’re successful at meeting their goal? If it’s that hard to make a change where we deeply understand why we’re trying to change, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that change in the workplace can […]
Data analytics has become a primary decision-making tool for business leaders — but in order to exert the greatest impact on performance metrics, companies must begin with the employee experience.
Bureaucracy exists to maintain structure and efficiency within an institution. Yet many times employees experience the exact opposite. Menial tasks have to go up the chain of command, feedback is never received, and work goes drudgingly slow. Like the feeling of walking through superglue, we get stuck. While many give up on the spot, others […]
Diversity is not limited to cultural aspects. Rather, diversity encompasses many other factors such as age, gender, social class, disability, religion, political beliefs, communication style, and so much more. Diversity in the workplace aims to manage individual differences to eliminate the gap between shortages of talent, regardless whether you need local or international candidates, and […]
Learn about the 3 balloons of engagement – Safety, Freedom & Importance. How do you keep all 3 balloons inflated to support clear, genuine and transparent communication.