It’s time to rethink how you hire, retain and manage employees for shift work. Shift work tends to be structured, full-time and rigid. But now there are ways to add flexibility to that around-the-clock job workforce. A Shift in How We Handle Shift Work Just ask the HR pros at Land O’Lakes, where they pioneered […]
The competition for talent is real. More than half of companies plan to continue hiring more permanent full-time positions this year. And almost 60% intend to bring on contract workers, according to Robert Half data. So hiring good people won’t get easier any time soon. Your hiring events need to be attractive to job candidates. […]
New hires are usually excited to start, learn and succeed. Then their visions of what should happen don’t line up with what actually happens — and they become disillusioned hires. For instance, they thought they’d have more autonomy and find out there’s a mentor, a boss, a teammate and six check-ins a week. Or they […]
Your employees are probably a lot more talented than you realize. They have unique skills that can improve your workplace. You can likely capitalize on those, a move that benefits both your organization and employees. It’s more important — and practical — these days because there’s a talent and skills shortage that’s not shrinking any […]
Can you cut turnover in a way that you keep your very best people? Yes, it’s possible. And it’s important because the national turnover rate isn’t exactly declining. It’s hovered around 4% for some time. The biggest factor in reducing turnover, especially among your best employees: Make your workplace where they want to be. “So […]
What does it take to become successful changemakers in HR? You might think that it’s nearly impossible to actually be successful at it. After all, people are generally resistant to change. But there’s hope, assuming you avoid the things that make change so difficult. Be the Lead Changemakers Proof that change is difficult: Just 30% […]
HR professionals and front-line managers agree on this: Keep our best people as long as possible — from recruitment to retirement. But how is it possible when the work world is always in flux? Internal mobility is the answer. And an Internal Mobility Machine is one of the coolest, most efficient ways to make it […]
Are you ready to turn up hiring? If so, put on a marketing hat. Or, talk with your marketing pros. Or, at the most basic level, think more about using marketing techniques to hire better. Almost 80% of hiring professionals say it’s difficult to find ideal candidates, according to research from SHRM. So, it’s very […]
Should you hire or train for the next open role? Either is almost always an option. Bring in someone with the exact skills you need? Or train a great employee who might be up to the challenge and ready for a change. The Dilemma: Hire or Train To hire or train raises several dilemmas for […]
Most of us would like to have a 4-day workweek. But is it possible? More importantly, could there be a 4-day workweek success? You bet it’s all possible. And in this episode of HRMorning’s 3-Point video series, we hear how one company implemented the 4-day workweek, analyzed how it worked — and deemed it a […]
If we drew a picture of streamlining, it would look a lot like ducks in a row. 🦆🦆🦆🦆 And isn’t that what most HR pros want — their ducks in a row? That’s why many leaders want and need strategies to streamline processes. The tighter the row, the more likely things get done well and […]
It might be time to rethink company culture. Change your mindset to microcultures. They’re the smaller cultures born in groups, such as departments or cross-functional teams. These groups form their own way of managing projects, communicating, handling conflict, hitting goals and getting along — and their way is successful. When one small group has a […]
So what’s wrong with employees? Why aren’t they motivated? Why don’t they hit goals or meet expectations? Why won’t they tell us what’s eating away at them? Sometimes it’s difficult to find the answers. And unfortunately, there’s proof that employees are reluctant to tell their bosses and/or HR what’s wrong. The New York University study, […]
You likely plan to use AI in HR. And there’s a good chance you’re excited and leary all at the same time, considering the most critical issues affecting AI in HR. That’s reasonable because Artificial Intelligence opens up many opportunities to streamline work and enhance productivity, giving all HR pros more time to spend on […]
Do you take care of employees in the best possible ways, setting them up to succeed and help your organization flourish? You probably try. And there’s a name for the effort: Human Sustainability. It’s important these days because people are important — your employees, contractors, customers and the wider community. How the company connects with […]
Can you hire smarter this year? Must you hire smarter this year? It’s almost certain HR professionals will need to up their hiring game this year because there’s an increasing skills gap, a tight labor market as layoffs have slowed, plus continued voluntary turnover within organizations. Challenges to Hire Smarter Some industries will struggle more […]
