Human Resources News & Insights

What’s wrong with engagement? Low performers are the happiest

A new study shines a light on a disturbing trend that might be sending your best performers packing.

INFOGRAPHIC: Employee engagement — what it is and isn’t

Employee engagement is like the great white whale of HR — everyone knows what it looks like, but not many people know how to foster it in staff members. Here’s some new info on what’s needed for employees to be engaged and how companies can go about obtaining it.

The coolest thing about employee engagement: It’s contagious

Two new studies, both from Gallup, show what it takes to boost employees’ well being at your firm.

Why pay and benefits aren’t enough to prevent turnover

Sure, competitive pay and top-notch benefits are great, but new research suggests they’re not enough to keep top performers from jumping ship.

New research could make you rethink your training program

There’s a long-standing assumption among employers that employees dislike training sessions — and will do almost anything to avoid them. Now there’s evidence that the exact opposite is true.

Are your managers really listening to their employees?

We’re betting that your execs and managers would say they’re extremely open to employees’ ideas and suggestions for innovations. And we’d also wager their underlings would say the opposite is true.

Are telecommuters your most-engaged employees?

Many old-school managers think off-site employees don’t care about their jobs as much as the folks who settle into their cubicles at headquarters every day. But there’s a growing body of evidence that says that attitude is just plain wrong.

Retention woes can be traced back to this one person

One of HR’s ongoing challenges is finding a way to hold on to employees. Two separate studies point to the best — and worst — ways to retain staff.

The most overrated trait of the decade

Was there really ever a time when people felt loyal to their employers? And is loyalty actually what you’re looking for?

Labor market heats up: Are your best people looking?

With recent news of increased hiring nationally, one question arises: How do your managers plan to hang on to their best people in 2012?