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How Focussing on the Positives Can Help Your Company Have you ever noticed that when you think positively, the world seems a more positive place? Likewise, when you focus on problems, the world seems a more negative place? This notion is central to the practice of appreciative inquiry, a philosophy designed to shift organizational thinking […]
Ways Training Tech Can Grow Your Human Resources Performance As technology becomes increasingly ubiquitous across industries and in most workplaces, it is important to consider the most effective strategies to leverage this trend. While it may seem daunting to implement new technology in the workplace, making appropriate use of modern resources can prove to be […]
18% of employees are actively disengaged at work, according to a recent Gallup report. But what’s even worse than this is that a whopping 67% are not completely engaged, and this practically means that the majority of the global workforce is slacking off. The same report estimates that the cost of this kind of detrimental […]
Today she’s taking new superpowers back to the office! Restored motivation. Refreshed life values. A desire to build a career and be more effective so she could go home earlier. A professional HR manager, you can use this new mom’s enthusiasm to help her prove she’s not fitting into the statistics of post-maternity leave career […]
In episode 70 of the HRchat show, we hear from Helen Patterson. Helen is a self-described ‘Healthy Workplace Creator’, HR and Compliance expert, writer, speaker at Life Works Well, and Author at Thomson Reuters. Listen as we consider the role and outcomes associated with mentorship at work. More About Helen Patterson Helen Patterson, LL.B., LL.M., is […]
Vegan-Friendly Snacks to Fuel Your Work Week It is vital that your employees are happy, healthy and focused. Providing the right snacks can fuel your colleagues with the best nutrients and minerals to achieve and succeed. Here are 10 super-healthy vegan-friendly office snack options. 1. Flavored Nuts When you’re feeling a little sluggish or low […]
Career Priorities: How to Determine What Motivates You It’s important to recognize that our actions in life consist of a series of priorities. With almost every action, every day, we prioritize. Some priority setting is intentional and makes total sense. Some are subconscious and go on almost in the background. For example, when you take […]
Millennials are making their mark in the workforce, and, along with their enthusiasm and expertise, they are bringing a new set of challenges for employers. These changing demands of the workforce have given rise to the relatively new concept of ‘employee experience’. This is all about investing time, money, and resources to strengthen employee relationships and […]
Is anyone in the office using a foosball table? Every modern company wants to be the best with great perks for their workers. The main problem with this situation is the fact that most companies focus on the design of the office space and less on the atmosphere in the office. Companies use their cool […]
In the first episode of HRchat in 2018, we hear from Jilaine Parkes, President and Founder at SpriggHR, about tactics and tools which can help ensure companies accurately measure and support the development of employees. SpriggHR is an online performance management platform that provides the software, support and methodology to transform performance management processes. The […]