I think HR is in denial. Denial about what, you may ask? Denial about why new hires fail and why they are struggling to attract talent.
Rethinking Recruitment
One of the hottest topics at SXSWedu has been how to prepare students for the workplace. Or, in the case of one panel I went to, how to prepare employers for the next generation of students. In a panel called “Diplomas Optional: Jobs of the New Century,” employment experts from LinkedIn, the Markle Foundation, and […]
10 Mistakes When Firing Employees
Before you contact that employee to present the termination notice, ensure to have all things in place.
Poaching: Is It Just Business or Vengeance?
In the recruiting world, its typical for a recruiter to reach out to a client’s competitors to try and steal away their employees.
6 Powerful Reasons Young Professionals Should Volunteer
The benefits of volunteering flow in both directions; not only can you help others, but you will gain valuable skills that will assist you throughout your career.
Replacing the CV is like Reinventing the Wheel
Is the CV perfect? Definitely not. However, we should consider not only what the viable alternatives are, but whether we have really optimised the value that a CV can bring.
Are Your Employees HappyOrNot? An Interview With Heikki Väänänen
Are Your Employees Happy Or Not? An Interview With Heikki Väänänen
It’s Not All About the Money: Rewarding Your Employees
Yes, of course, money is important. Don’t pay people enough and they will feel undervalued and eventually leave. But even if they do, it’s as much about pride as money.
Ten Reasons You Need An Employee Incentive Program
An employee incentive program is designed to reward and recognize exceptional employees for reaching goals that are aligned with company goals, achieving milestones, or by simply doing a great job. These programs have proven to be very successful in increasing motivation, morale, and the overall performance of the office. It’s also a wonderful way of […]
Rewarding High Performers: Types of Incentive Rewards
The old adage “cash is king” is true in many instances. It gives the recipient total flexibility to buy whatever they want. The downside is that sometimes people use their cash awards for less meaningful items—like gas or groceries—that don’t have lasting value. In that case, the reward is simply looked at as found money […]