According to a recent study, 97% of executives expect to see increased competition for talent over the next 12 months. That’s the view shared by thousands of business executives who responded to business consultant Mercer’s 2019 Global Talent Trends Study. And, the study found, more than half of executives from high-growth companies – 52% – […]
Employer-provided health insurance coverage for American families now costs as much as a small car – $20,000 – every year.
That’s the finding of a recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation nonprofit health research group.
The foundation’s annual survey of employer-provided health insurance plans found that employees, on average, pay about a third of that annual cost for premiums deducted from their salaries.
But that $6,000 doesn’t include what they are paying out of pocket for health insurance deductibles, co-pays and other medical expenses that aren’t covered by their insurance plan.
HR will play a critical role in job retraining to help prepare workers for the influx of AI and automation.
Burnout and turnover is especially significant in the healthcare field. Here’s help getting a handle on the problem and improving retention.
Thankfully for managers, letting people know their work matters may take a little forethought and effort, but it doesn’t have to cost a lot.
Providing employees with a strong Employee Experience is more than a great company picnic and premium benefits. Employee Experience, or EX, is about employees feeling like there are strong contributors to the success of the company. They are productive and efficient because the employer treats them like a customer, providing them with the tools and […]
Prospective employees see career development as among the most important reasons to sign with —and stay with — with your organization. And, while you may think you are offering top-notch learning and development programs, they don’t think you are doing such a great job. Surveys show that workers and employers don’t agree on how well […]
Here are a few proven employee retention ideas that were actually implemented, and then shared, by HR pros just like you.
Performance reviews are a stressful event for both managers and employees. They can range from awkward conversations to pointless feedback to ugly HR nightmares.
And a bad review system doesn’t just hurt employee performance. It can have serious consequences for morale and turnover too.
