The most important decision a company makes about employees is whether to hire them. Whether a company succeeds or fails ultimately depends on whether it hired the right people to effectively execute its strategies. And as many companies have already learned, quality hiring is now mandatory. In this paper, you’ll learn how the hiring environment has dramatically changed and things you need to consider.
Whether it’s a timecard software package, biometric meter, web-based computer login station, or interactive voice response (IVR) system, a good time and attendance system can save your company a bundle. Not only will it streamline your payroll process, but it may help motivate your employees to be on time! Request our free buyer’s guide to learn more. You’ll also receive price quotes from 2-3 pre-screened companies (via phone and email) so you can compare and save.
Many learning professionals are keenly interested in the topic of social learning but relatively few organizations have begun to implement it. One reason is that it is difficult to separate the hype from reality and focus on the elements that are really important. Based on early experience with our own social learning tool, this list of eight “truths” has been compiled to provide a foundation for learning professionals who are launching social learning in their organizations.
The direct and indirect costs associated with Employee Health & Happiness has shifted Employee Wellness from voluntary benefit to Strategic Imperative. HR is on the front lines of this fight. Are you ready?
With smartphones becoming commonplace and new mobile devices such as tablets skyrocketing in popularity, the interest in mobile learning has begun to heat up as well. Many organizations see the promise of mobile learning, but actual implementations are still rare. Is now the time to take the plunge into mobile learning or should you wait for a more stable mobile landscape to emerge? It’s important for organizations to focus on some basic issues before making this decision.
Organizations spend more than $46 billion per year on employee rewards and recognition programs. Traditionally, these programs are managed under the umbrella of “total rewards” within the HR organization; they are also used by functional leaders in sales and customer service to incent high levels of performance in customer facing roles. When done right, recognition programs send a loud and clear message to employees that they are valued, by giving them a sense of achievement and thanks. In this research bulletin, Bersin & Associates discusses some limitations of the traditional approach to Rewards and Recognition – as well as one of the pioneering new solution providers in this marketplace.
Interviews, references, and referrals are priceless when it comes to hiring, but in some circumstances, they’re not enough. The cost of hiring the wrong employee can be up to twice that person’s annual salary! Criminal background checks are mandatory for some jobs, but businesses in many industries may also find background checks necessary to verify accreditations, professional licenses, and other qualifications. Download this guide and receive calls with price quotes from 2-3 pre-screened background check companies in your area and request a free guide that tells you how to pick the one that best meets your needs.
When it comes to compensation planning, most organizations face the same hurdles year after year. These issues slow the process down, increase the risk of errors, reduce productivity, and keep sensitive data from being properly secured. Learn how you can overcome these critical hurdles to execute effective compensation plans on time.
Organizations know that the key to unlocking performance, and ultimately growth, is aligning the actions, goals and activities of the individual with the priorities of the organization. Aberdeen’s report, The Engagement / Performance Equation, found that Best-in-Class organizations were 23% more likely to have formal recognition programs in place and 24% more likely to utilize online tools to track and manage their rewards and recognition programs. Read this Research Brief to build the business case for Rewards and Recognition as a powerful tool to improve performance and look at the specific levels of performance achieved by Achievers’ customers.
Corporate learning is entering a new era of social, collaborative, and employee-driven learning. Today’s workers still need formal training but they also need a complete “learning environment” that provides support and the ability to collaborate to solve problems. Learning organizations must go beyond the disciplines of building content for use in the classroom or online. They must provide context and pathways through which people can learn – and they must help the organization to be both better learners and better learning creators.
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