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Building an organizational learning culture requires a concerted effort from HR and L&D professionals. A growth mindset, clear learning goals, regular feedback and coaching, and a supportive learning environment are key factors that can help to create an organizational learning culture. By implementing these strategies, HR and L&D professionals can help to create an environment […]
Way to Streamline the Recruitment Process Attracting the right talent for your company is both a difficult and time-consuming process. Finding candidates with suitable qualifications requires thoughtful planning and work. Too long a process and you risk the chance of losing a valuable potential employee; if a process is not structured right, you may find […]
By prioritizing ESG considerations, companies can help to create more sustainable, equitable, and resilient business models that can benefit investors, employees, and society as a whole. ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) considerations are important in relation to financial investments because they help investors to evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with a company’s operations […]
Facilitating Conversation Between Field Technicians and the Office: 6 Fool-Proof Techniques Imagine you’re stuck on an island with no mode of transport or network, leaving no scope for you to contact others and ask for help. Even if you have locals around, the challenge is interacting with them if they speak a language different from […]
Agile HR and business agility are two related concepts that can be game-changers for businesses. Agile HR includes the application of agile principles and practices to human resources management. This means adopting a more flexible, iterative, and collaborative approach to HR processes, such as recruitment, performance management, and employee development. By leveraging agile methods such […]
How to Hire The Best Call Center Agents If you have a business with a call center, you likely already know it’s one of the vital parts of your customer service department. The call center’s role is to solve problems, address questions, provide help, and make customers satisfied and happy. If your agents aren’t doing […]
Employee Communication Skills There are several factors that may contribute to the perception that people are getting worse at communication. One factor is the increasing reliance on digital communication such as texting, email, and social media, which can be more impersonal and less nuanced than face-to-face communication. Digital communication can also lead to miscommunication or […]
In recent years, there has been a surge of movements urging businesses to do more to help the environment. Many businesses are taking a variety of actions to reduce their carbon footprints and transition to using more renewable energy. The automobile industry is joining the recent push to develop electric vehicles. However, finding people with […]
Unlocking the Power of Employee Benefits Data A well-designed benefits program can help employees manage their health and financial wellbeing, which can improve their overall wellness and quality of life. When employees have a clear understanding of their benefits and can utilize them effectively, it can lead to increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and lower healthcare […]
Employers in the US, Canada and elsewhere are faced with a very broad range of laws that govern the relationship between employers and employees. The US, for example, is a country that is based on states’ rights and on a federal system. And what that means is that not only does the federal government have […]