Is it possible to be hilarious and work-appropriate at the same time? Absolutely! You can effectively bring humor into the workplace -- and it should improve engagement and morale. It’s just more nuanced than repeating a joke you heard at…
Employee Engagement
Rising cost of living. Recession fears. Political conflict. Across the world, collective social, economic and political instability is rampant, leaving many feeling overwhelmed, burned out and disillusioned. And this disillusionment is especially prevalent at work, as 54% of respondents in…
There are two troubling trends twisting through the HR industry now: First, resignations are still extremely high, with a record 50 million U.S. workers quitting in 2022. Second, employee engagement levels are at all-time lows, with only 32% of employees…
Employee engagement is one of the most important metrics for any company. Engaged employees are more productive, satisfied and loyal, and happier. Yet, despite the benefits, employee disengagement is becoming a pandemic-sized problem. A new Gallup study shows that while…
If you need a new way to engage employees, roll up your sleeves. And ask your front-line managers to do the same. Sure, as an HR pro, you’re great at leading other people, but could you do their jobs? Can…
As we head into 2023, there seems to be some disquieting economic storm clouds on the horizon. Many of us are pulling back and focusing on profitability over growth, and many investors are doing the same. It’s never been more…
When employees are feeling the impact of disruptions like a death, divorce or life-changing diagnosis, what's an appropriate way to show workplace empathy? A survey by Businessolver showed that workplace empathy, which can promote resilience among your people, can also…
As mental health was brought to the forefront during the pandemic, loneliness emerged more - and organizations still want to take steps to reduce loneliness. Back in 2018 and 2019 and before the dramatic shift toward remote and hybrid work,…
Every HR pro wants happy employees. So you do all you can to engage them and add meaning at work. But your front-line managers might unknowingly undermine those efforts. “Managers at all levels routinely – and unwittingly – undermine the…
Employee engagement is integral to employee retention and can help cultivate a positive work culture. Unfortunately, it appears that people are less and less engaged, no matter where they work – in-office, remote or hybrid – according to research from Gallup.…
Can HR stop Quiet Quitting before it happens? Yes, you can curb the trend that's taken foot in recent years. What's it about? Some employees take the attitude "I want to take care of myself and reclaim control of my…
In today’s battle for talent, companies are always looking for ways to set themselves apart from their competition. One way to do that: Implement chatbots! HR/talent acquisition teams cite engaging/communicating with passive talent as their No. 1 challenge. And what…
What's next for employee engagement? If you haven't asked this of yourself - or trusted colleagues and HR allies - start asking now. It's critical because most organizations haven't managed to move the needle on employee engagement since the pandemic…
Gallup defines employee engagement as the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in their work and workplace. It helps employers measure and manage employees’ perspectives on the crucial elements of workplace culture. But employee engagement also drives performance and retention. When…
While concerns over the pandemic remain, businesses are beginning to learn to live with COVID. They're asking employees to return to the office. In fact, the New York Times recently reported that real-estate firm CBRE data shows the tech industry…
Many leaders believe there’s no way to engage every employee. After all, every department, team and individual is different with nuances of their own. How could you possibly satisfy them all? With hardcore, deep diving research that seems to have…
