Talent Management
The importance of employee development
Companies need to stay on top of industry trends to keep ahead of the competition. That’s especially true now, as it feels like new technological advancements are being made every week. But how can they do that? Through continuous employee development. Training employees ensures that the people who are there, working in — and…
Let’s build loyalty with the best employees | 2-minute video
What if you could get your best employees to stay — forever?! OK, OK, aside from retirement — you have to let go at some time — why not aim for a better-than-average turnover rate? More importantly, why not aim for a better-than-average turnover rate with your best employees? So let’s build loyalty. While the…
The trouble with Loud Laborers — and 5 things leaders can do to stop it
Is it noisier than it used to be at work? Probably — and you can thank Loud Laborers. More than 75% of employees have worked with a Loud Laborer, according to research from Monster. But the real problem for HR isn’t the noise. It’s the workplace issues Loud Laborers stir up. For those who’ve worked…
3 strategies to build cohesive teams — straight out of the World Cup
HR executives and managers need look no further than to the World Cup to find effective ways to build cohesive teams. French National Team Coach Didier Deschamps’ approach to leadership exemplifies the power of connection and how it can help teams succeed. The story behind cohesive teams In a story that went viral during the…
Episode #33: The 5 Drivers of Employee Performance
Jason Lauritsen on employee performance: “What you’ve experienced is a production style of management that was born out of the Industrial Revolution in an era where we were taking people off the farm, putting them in factories to basically do jobs that were better suited for machines, but we didn’t have the technology to build…
Crafty ways to engage a hybrid workforce now | 2-minute video
Employees are everywhere. Literally and figuratively. Physically, they’re together just some of the time. Mentally, they’re often not on the same page. Sometimes, they’re disinterested in the work and their colleagues. So how does an HR pro or front-line manager engage a hybrid workforce? With a little forethought, some planning and willingness to go with…
Episode #32: HR’s guide to the freelance revolution
Many businesses are tapping into the specialized knowledge and experience of freelancers, consultants, and independent contractors to complete key projects. While freelancers bring needed expertise and fresh perspectives, they’re not employees of the company. And yet, it’s up to HR to recruit, screen, and keep track of this valuable external talent. To help you navigate…