For Gen Z, the traditional 9-5 is out. They want to work when, where and how they want. And for many, that means working outside of traditional office hours and later at night when they’re at peak productivity. Flexibilities within work hinge around one central concept: Workers want to do work when it’s best for […]
As the labor market remains tight and the Great Resignation rages on, employers and HR have to be creative and strategic when it comes to retention. Although most HR pros are well-versed in the exit interview, a “stay interview” – a structured discussion with each individual employee to learn the specific actions they must take […]
Employee recognition is a key component of any healthy work environment. Recognizing your employees in various ways helps them feel like valued members of the team, which, in turn, increases engagement, boosts morale and adds to an employee’s overall satisfaction with their work and employer. However, employee recognition programs come in all shapes and sizes. […]
If you’re searching for a simple and quick explanation of how to calculate your employee retention rate, you’ve come to the right spot. For every HR pro who wants to make their organization a better place to work, here’s the answer you’ve been searching for: Employee retention rate formula The basic formula for calculating retention […]
Most HR pros and front-line managers come to this fork in the road: You love an employee but are finding it’s not a good fit anymore. Perhaps it’s a legacy employee who came up through the trenches, but isn’t willing to evolve any more? Or maybe it’s someone who’s fallen out of sync with organizational […]
It’s just not fair! Everyone hates me! This job sucks! You’ve probably heard these from employees and colleagues. So how do you know if they’re just whining or if it’s a legitimate issue? Can you recognize and help employees who really need it? Somewhere between whining and complaints that warrant an investigation and legal or […]
It’s the Monday after a layoff and employees are logging in from remote offices. Some are shuffling into the office, filling their coffee mugs in the kitchen and heading to their desks. The vibe, even from those online, is low energy and quiet. There have been many Mondays like this across the U.S. over the […]
Bottom line up front: A talent pool is a database of qualified candidates you can pull from to fill open roles. Candidates in your talent pool should already possess the skills and experience needed to perform the job. Talent pools can expedite hiring, allowing you to hire candidates quickly without a lengthy search. In the […]
Why is employee engagement so important to a company’s well-being? That’s an easy question to answer. It’s because employee engagement is the core component of a company’s success. No matter what you talk about – productivity, leadership, professional growth, retention, recognition, culture, well-being, etc. – everything ties back to employee engagement. Not to mention the […]
