Employee retention has always been an area of interest among HR departments. Even today, as recession talk is everywhere and mass layoffs have already begun, voluntary turnover is still something to avoid whenever possible. And according to research, it’s avoidable about 77% of the time. Work Institute estimates that one in four employees left their […]
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You can’t improve if you don’t know where you’re falling short, but a few factors often get in the way of these learning opportunities. Ego, emotions, and insensitivity oftentimes intertwine with criticism, destroying productive feedback and leaving managers and direct reports with nothing but pain, embarrassment, and anger. There’s a better way. Constructive criticism is […]
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A thriving workplace culture is built on employee engagement. It’s cultivated through employees who have an eagerness to work, a willingness to take charge, and a determination to achieve the company’s core goals. However, creating an engaging workplace culture isn’t always easy. And unfortunately, low engagement oftentimes means money lost for the company. In fact, […]
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The month of November sparks feelings of gratitude and generosity for many of us. And while this feeling is present for so many of us individually, we oftentimes don’t find a space for it at the office. But research is suggesting we should be bringing gratitude into the workplace. From increased engagement and productivity to […]
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Your business’s employee life cycle might be the most important insight into your success. Understand, master, and influence each stage of this journey to take control of your company and better shape its future. Employees are every business’s number one asset. You can always make more money, find more customers, and build more products, but […]
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Employee retention is a hot topic in the world of human resources. It’s no secret that employee turnover can be costly for businesses – both in terms of money and lost productivity. Each lost employee equates to a cost of 1.5 to 2 times that employee’s annual salary, and it can take a business up […]
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We’ve all heard of exit interviews – it’s the time HR gets to know why people have chosen to go elsewhere. These interviews are great for learning how to potentially prevent future turnover. But what they can’t do is give you an opportunity to fix issues before your employee makes it to the exit interview. […]
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Being able to accurately measure employee engagement is critical for sustaining a satisfied, focused, and fruitful workforce. Engagement is a significant metric for assessing the health of your business and staff. It helps you understand how well workers align with the company’s goals, which in turn affects productivity, morale, and retention. Want to know how […]
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By now, everyone has heard of the 4-day work week concept. Between debates on productivity, work-life balance, and its impact on society’s work ethic – it seemed to spark an opinion from employee to executive at every company. But for years, the 4-day work week was just an idea. It was a concept that was […]
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In an ideal world, managers would be able to invest endless resources into their employees. Classes, seminars, and hands-on training would be endless. Unfortunately, most companies have budgets in place that limit resources, which in turn, limits who gets those resources. This leaves managers and leaders having to choose who to invest in. And one […]
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