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…
Performance Management
Annual reviews are a thorn in the side of employees, managers and HR. Yet, despite the bad rap, companies continue to schedule performance reviews one time a year. Employees usually dread the conversations, wondering how they've measured up. Managers often…
Failing teams and HR complaints are often causes for an employee’s dismissal. We’ve all hired employees who just don’t fit or whose qualifications are not a good match. We’ve also dealt with senior leaders who are their own worst enemies.…
Work smarter, not harder. It’s a concept that’s often used, seldom realized. Why? “Working smarter” almost always requires more resources. And who has more money, time and effort? Probably not you, considering corporate training budgets dropped almost 20% in the…
From the onset of COVID-19 and the work-from-home era, managers and bosses have been coming up with new ways to monitor employees’ productivity, from employee monitoring software to micromanagement. Remote work has brought on yet another problem, a phenomenon known…
The transformational changes occurring across the globe are redefining work for employees, and to remain in a competitive position, companies must adapt. Proposed legislation will add a new dimension to the way employers manage their people. It puts teeth into…
Companies spend billions of dollars each year creating strategic business plans that serve as a blueprint for growth. Your team is in charge of managing the most critical asset that will execute that plan: your human capital. You hire the…
Now more than ever, employers are seeing how important it is to keep their staff happy and motivated at work. One way to do that: Employee recognition. A recent study found that 82% of respondents consider “recognition an important part…
In 2021, 47 million workers quit their jobs seeking better work-life balance, flexibility and company culture, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Despite the fact that many of these people got other jobs, there’s still a labor shortage heading…
We’ve all felt a little out of our depths at work from time to time – whether you’re feeling unqualified for the work you’re doing or getting the dreaded Sunday Scaries, the occurrence of imposter syndrome and feeling anxious at…
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…
When employees hear the word “accountability,” it can sometimes have a negative connotation. Many people associate accountability with fault or blame. Accountability is crucial for any organization so it thrives, meets project deadlines and maintains equitable workloads. But when employees…
Did you know that a company with 10,000 employees that has a culture of recognition can save $16.1 million in turnover costs … annually! And when companies provide their employees with appropriate recognition workers are 56% less likely to shop…
The pandemic was and still is a source of great financial stress for many people. And like we’ve mentioned before, employees who are focused on personal financial problems aren’t focused on their work. So why are we still talking about…
Flexibility is almost a cliché in the work world these days. Everyone wants more flexibility since they were sent home to work. Some employees even demand it or they’ll quit. But leaders aren’t as quick to bend on policies as…
Why are some people more productive than others? And is it possible to get the slackers to kick it up a notch or two? Business researchers recently looked at those kinds of questions and found there’s science (and a few…
