Which Pandemic-Era People Strategies Are Worth Preserving?
Organizations are always changing. This has been especially important since the pandemic arrived in 2020. At first, HR and business leaders were flying blind, reacting
Organizations are always changing. This has been especially important since the pandemic arrived in 2020. At first, HR and business leaders were flying blind, reacting
Sponsored by Firstup For years, Gallup has tracked global employee engagement. Although the trend line has improved somewhat over the past decade, still only 23% of
With so many organizations moving online, the way they recruit and welcome new talent is changing, too. Today, more employers hire digitally because it’s convenient,
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, organizations recognize how vital it is to build teams with both competence and a strong dedication to security
Recently, one of the soldiers in my reserve unit decided it was time to hang up the uniform and transition to the civilian world. During
In a world filled with uncertainty, one thing is certain. “Business as usual” is no longer a realistic strategy. So, during unusual times like this, is
When it comes to implementing a successful engagement strategy, HR teams can’t afford to ignore employee expectations. Yet, research suggests that too many organizations forget
Cyberattacks have become an all-too-prevalent reality in today’s business landscape. In fact, cyberattacks increased by 38% in 2022 alone. This means every company should have
For most office-based employees, “work” no longer represents a physical location. In fact, 84% of people who worked remotely during the pandemic said they intended
Keeping valued employees onboard is top-of-mind for many organizations these days. But what kind of employee retention strategies are actually working? To find out, we
In today’s challenging talent environment, retaining employees is a must. That’s why so many organizations consider onboarding new hires a top priority. When people feel
The early days of the COVID-19 crisis presented companies with the opportunity to make exponential changes to support the dynamic nature of the employee experience.
Questions of “experiences” in business often focus on those of the customer – and not without cause. The ideal customer experience makes it easy for
The 21st Century has seen enterprises across all industries scramble for the latest technologies and team-building strategies to enhance workforce development. For a good reason:
Once the pandemic is behind us, and in what will be a blended work environment, what will be the best way to onboard new staff?
There are many reasons employee retention should be a top priority for any business. Of course, you want to keep your top employees satisfied, so
Virtual assistants (VA) offer young brands the flexibility to focus on other areas of the business. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you
In this extrovert-biased world of ours, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Many job candidates aren’t making it past the hiring process to get the
Over the last few months, there’s been a lot of talk about the current situation of forced remote work and its impact on employee collaboration,
The second in a two-piece series on Continuous Listening. In Part One of my series on Continuous Listening, I looked at the flaws of taking
This is the first in a two-piece guest series on Continuous Listening. Human Resources departments own many responsibilities that directly contribute to the overall success
Onboarding is arguably the most important thing a human resources department manages. It marks the first touchpoint an employee has with their new company, and
Organizations are understandably focused on employee retention. Turnover is expensive, in terms of both hard costs and impact on morale. Left unchecked, turnover can quickly
Following orientation, onboarding happens over thirty to sixty days as the new employee starts working in their department. Unfortunately, this process is often unorganized and uninspiring, leading to frustration, disappointment, and turnover. Change the way you onboard your new hires by having a well thought-out onboarding plan that inspires new employees and connects them to your organization.
Too many companies are not delivering the right first day for their new hires, despite the fact that research demonstrates that a good start increases retention, performance, and productivity. Setting employees up for success and immersing them in the company culture, not only benefits the new hire, it also benefits the entire organization.