Employee Engagement
Only 28% of employees say they feel connected to their company’s purpose
Many businesses don’t have a true strategy when it comes to describing their company purpose, choosing to fill in the blank with almost anything.
Overall job satisfaction's OK, but workers still chafe at lack of advancement
Slightly more than eight in 10 workers are satisfied, overall, with their jobs, a new survey says. That’s good. But less than half of those employees feel good about how their career’s advancing. That’s bad.
Pay transparency: A new tool to boost employee engagement
For many companies, discussing salaries has always been taboo. Some firms even required new hires to sign an agreement swearing they wouldn’t disclose their pay to co-workers. This “loose lips sink ships” approach is largely illegal, of course: Employees are generally free to talk about pay rates as part of their rights under the National…
Professional development positively effects engagement and retention, study says
Just how big a role does professional development play in employee engagement and retention? A recent study provides us with some new insight.
Quiet quitting vs. loud quitting: A step-by-step guide to identify, understand and mitigate
By now, you’ve surely heard about quiet quitting – and its obvious counterpart, loud quitting. They were trendy buzzwords, but they describe an all-too-common problem in today’s workforce: disengagement. In a time when retention is top of mind for HR pros, the disengagement trends – whether it be loud or quiet – can be a…
Re-energize your workforce: 13 easy ways to get employees engaged
What manager wouldn’t love to walk into the office each morning to a group of smiling, eager employees, ready to take on the day? But the reality is … that just doesn’t happen.
Re-engage employees who don’t want to come back to work
Many employees don’t want to come back to work, but they must. So how can HR professionals re-engage employees who aren’t happy about being there? It’s an emerging challenge for employers – especially those that gave their people the flexibility to work remotely for the past 18 months. Some employees resent having to work on-site…
Retain employees now: 5 ways to stop the exodus
Can you retain employees when so many want to jump ship these days? It’s a question nearly all HR leaders need to ask themselves and other executives now. In fact, you might need to hold on to your hat when you hear why it’s critical. More than 90% of employees are considering changing jobs! Nearly…
Rethinking employee engagement: 2 seldom-used tactics to lift morale
If you’re having trouble with employee engagement, you’re not alone.
Reward your teams with these budget-friendly perks
There are plenty of budget-friendly perks for even the smallest of companies to show your staff your appreciation.
Running a lean machine? Get ready for the breakdown
The recession taught many employers they could carry smaller staffs and maintain profitability. But that concept has started to show its dark side — and HR will be in the thick of dealing with it.
Satisfaction? Turns out it is about money, after all
Serious about increasing employee engagement? It’s simple: Pay them well.
Savoring the season: 11 fun fall team-building activities your employees will love
Fall is around the corner, and with a new season comes new, unique ways to engage your employees, promote team-building and just have a little fun with your team. As the days get shorter, it’s important to maintain employee motivation and engagement. Luckily, fall is the perfect time to harness the spirit of autumn to…
Setting employee goals: Helpful tips and examples for your managers
Performance reviews can boost employee engagement and drive organizational success. But their effectiveness hinges on one critical element: employee goals. Yet a surprising amount of employers are coming up short when it comes to setting employee goals, according to the 2023 Digital Work Trends Report from software development company Slingshot. The report, which surveyed 305…
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