This guest post is courtesy of Grapevine Evaluations, a web-based software solution for performing employee evaluations of any size, at any level. It is essential for any business to maintain high levels of productivity in the workplace, and it is up to the employer to train and motivate his/her staff sufficiently so that this productivity is […]
The Fine Line Between Being a Diverse and Inclusive Company and Illegal Hiring Practices
There is a very thin line between having a workforce that is all-inclusive by taking steps to ensure a diverse workforce versus potentially overstepping the boundary between creating a more diverse workforce and illegal discrimination of applicants and employees who do not fit the diversity descriptors most closely associated with diversity in the workplace: Underrepresented […]
Healthy, Happy Employees
Most business owners and HR departments know the saying that a happy employee is also a productive one. One well-known psychologist, Martin Seligman,claims that feeling of happiness is 60% dependent on your genetics and environment, while 40% depends on your attitude. The American Happiness Association offers similar numbers, saying 60% of a person’s happiness is […]
Parallels Between The Ice Bucket Challenge and Employee Engagement
Many of us were affected in some way by the ice bucket fundraising challenge for a little known disease, ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. We either knew of someone who took the challenge, watched other people take the challenge on social media, or actively participated. What started out as a simple fundraiser among […]
The Real Reasons Why Employees Either Consider Leaving Or Leave Their Employer – Survey
According to a survey conducted by LinkedIn Talent Solutions, 85% of employees including those who are content in their jobs, are open to talking to recruiters about job opportunities. Eight-five percent including those who liked their jobs. How can that be when employers regularly assert that they want to retain their best employees? Talent Solutions […]
5 New School Employee Retention Strategies
Employees can make or break your business. It only takes one outstanding employee to engage clients and customers in a way that brings them back to your business time and time again and one mediocre employee to drive those very same customers away from your products and services and straight into the waiting arms of […]
6 Ways to Get Effective Feedback to Guide Your Career
I recently reviewed the book, Trajectory: 7 Career Strategies to Take You From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. Managers who are interested in staying ahead of the curve when it comes to staff development, (or who are interested in their own leadership development), can learn a lot from this book I’m […]
Transform Your Business By Embracing Employee Engagement
Employee engagement. It’s a popular phrase that gets thrown around on blogs like this and by managers and HR professionals alike. But what does it really mean and what impact does employee engagement have on your actual business? Employee engagement can be described as an employee’s emotional and functional commitment to the company and its […]
Small Business Trends in Employee Engagement
The worldwide economic recession is still affecting the success and prosperity of businesses. The negative effects of the tough financial and economic decisions that companies have had to make are apparent in the levels of employee engagement. The smaller the business, the more stark the impact can be as there are fewer layers between the […]
Tips for Engaging Employees in Times of Uncertainty
Many businesses face uncertainty at times, and this can lead employees to feel unsure and unsettled. News about the economy, downsizing in the company, or input from others in the organization can cause employees to have a bleak outlook. The last thing human resources wants is increased turnover due to a rough patch in business or a dip in revenue.
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