Performance reviews. Everybody agrees that the old approach — sit the employee down and tell them where they’ve been underperforming for the past 12 months — just doesn’t work. So what does? HighGround, which offers a cloud platform to help managers and employees communicate, recently released a study on the state of performance reviews, and […]
Posted on April 14th, 2017 by admin
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When a male employee in a predominantly female workforce voices a gender discrimination complaint, it’s probably not the best idea to tell him to “suck it up” and “put on your big boy pants.” But that’s just what one male nurse is claiming happened in a retaliation and hostile work environment lawsuit he filed against […]
Posted on April 13th, 2017 by admin
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Good benefits communication is more important than the actual benefits you offer – at least when it comes to employee satisfaction. Proof: When a company with a rich benefits program (i.e., better than industry standard) communicated poorly, just 22% of workers were satisfied with their benefits. On the other hand, when an employer with a […]
Posted on April 12th, 2017 by admin
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We have a world of technology at our fingertips, but is it actually leading to stronger, more agile organizations? How do these new tools serve as the catalysts for more productivity and greater executions of companies’ larger marketplace ambitions? In the brief 4 Trends Redefining Performance Management, we cover: Embracing the digital transformation, rethinking performance management, […]
Posted on April 11th, 2017 by admin
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Performance reviews help companies collect data about employee performance. A successful review cycle will identify the top performers, the problem children, the good managers, the bad managers, the up and coming super stars, the underachievers, and more. This guide will help you evaluate and develop employees in a structured, impactful way. Learn more! Tweet This […]
Posted on April 10th, 2017 by admin
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Instead of taking a “shop ‘till you drop” approach, check out this how-to guide for successfully finding the right talent management tools to truly implement your company’s vision! It’s a fact: when companies employ newer talent management tools, they see reduced hiring times and higher retention rates. But what features, tool, and apps should you […]
Posted on April 9th, 2017 by admin
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A federal appeals court in Chicago just ruled that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. But the ruling actually muddies the waters on the issue for employers. That’s because there have some contradictory rulings on whether or not Title VII actually protects individuals from sexual orientation discrimination. […]
Posted on April 8th, 2017 by admin
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People are companies’ most important assets. Despite the fact that most organizations know that their long-term advantage resides in their people, most companies don’t think critically about how to increase employee retention. If you want to save a ton of money and stay competitive in your industry, download this eBook today. Learn more! Tweet This […]
Posted on April 7th, 2017 by admin
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Wells Fargo had mountains of well-documented evidence to back up its decision to fire a poorly performing employee, but a simple phrase by a clueless manager could wind up making all that evidence moot. And if the lawsuit — Stewart v. Wells Fargo — does cost the organization big, perhaps it can serve as a […]
Posted on April 6th, 2017 by admin
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Delta Airlines recently became the latest organization embattled in a highly publicized retirement plan lawsuit over its allegedly excessive 401(k) fees. Unfortunately, the company could’ve avoided its fate by taking a few extra steps. At the 2017 Mid-Sized Retirement & Healthcare Plan Management Conference in Phoenix, AZ, Richard T. Allison, the CEO of SWBC Investment […]
Posted on April 4th, 2017 by admin
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