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It is very important to support diversity and inclusion in your workplace environment. But before you do so, it is imperative to understand what these two terms stand for and why they are so vital to success in any modern corporate environment. What is Workplace Diversity and How Can it Help Increase Innovation in An […]
Leadership and talent development have never been more critical in the current dispensation. Companies cannot afford to overlook the crucial role that they play in enhancing profitability and sustainability. How do existing leaders recruit, treat, and nurture future leaders? It is a challenge that most organizations are grappling with especially in this transitional period where […]
3 Ways To Embracing A Skill-Based Hiring Framework In Your Organization The marketplace has become highly dynamic and is spilling over with numerous startups and organizations struggling to establish their brand. And, the real metric to evaluate the success of a company is determined by the quality of employees it has under its umbrella. This […]
One of the biggest problems in the business world is declining employee engagement – and Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter present a provocative alternative solution in their newest book, The Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement (For Millennials, Boomers, and Everyone Else). Their third book together, out January 31, debunks a common misconception about the role of employee satisfaction and happiness, uncovers a critical mindshift for understanding engagement differently, and delivers a concrete roadmap for improving this important metric of organizational health—one that has barely moved in the past decade, despite literally billions being spent by organizations trying to improve it.
A “great company culture” no longer means ping-pong tables in the break room and fridges full of beers. Millennials want to know what your company stands for and the kind of impact you are making in the world. Consider these statistics..
In the first HRchat interview of 2019, we hear from Natalie Wong, HR Manager at the CPSA about why HR departments need to up their game to attract and retain top sales and customer service-focused employees. Natalie oversees HR and recruitment initiatives at CPSA. With a progressive career in HR and Operations Management, for the past […]
Engaged employees are a gift for any business that keeps on providing financial advantages quarter after quarter, and year after year. A company that has employees who are fully engaged and enjoy their jobs can outdo their competitors in many areas. Without committed employees, profit levels will consistently be lower than what is possible. Consider […]
The Hiring Game and Overcoming Millennial Stereotypes You’ve read the headlines: Millennials Are Entitled, Millennials Are Job Hoppers, or the infamous Millennials Are Lazy. The common perception of millennials, those who are born from 1981-1996, is that they are not loyal or hard working employees. Their dependence on technological automation and instant gratification makes them […]
In the latest episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham talks with Matt Burns, Founder of Global HR Collective and Member & Contributor at Forbes Human Resources Council. Listen to discover: What is Global HR Collective, what’s the mission and how does it help those in and around HR? Why mental health advocacy & supporting women entrepreneurs? […]
Motivated Employees: Get that Festive Feeling with Fun Seasonal Decorations Motivated employees are likely to do a better job. Employees who feel happy and appreciated are also employees who are more likely to stay with a company long term. Retaining employees means reduced employee turnover and decreases labor costs. One of the ways to keep employees […]