Now more than ever, employers are seeing how important it is to keep their staff happy and motivated at work. It just makes good business sense – satisfied, engaged employees work harder, produce better work and stick around longer. Not to mention, in this tight labor market, companies are having to go the extra mile […]
Posted on February 7th, 2019 by admin
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As we move into 2019, organizations of all sizes are once again reviewing employee performance management strategies. In a field as dynamic and fast-changing as HR, the new year is seeing HR teams trying new approaches that include recent scientific insights, productivity research and technology developments. The traditional annual review is on its way out […]
Posted on February 4th, 2019 by admin
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There are few things an HR pro dreads more than when a great employee hands in their notice. The challenge of having to replace them can be overwhelming. And in this tight labor market, landing new top talent is no easy task, making retention an important priority. Luckily, there are usually signs a valued employee […]
Posted on February 3rd, 2019 by admin
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Performance management theory and practice is among the fastest-evolving areas of human resources. New research from corporate performance think tanks reflects recent psychological insights into the power – and drawbacks – of how we provide performance feedback to employees. Most of us are familiar with the concept of the “flight or fight” response to anything […]
Posted on January 28th, 2019 by admin
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By now, employers are familiar with their responsibilities to provide reasonable accommodations to workers. But what if a disabled worker has an unreasonable request? Needed short breaks Network support analyst Tony Kassa told his supervisor at Synovus Bank about his disabilities – depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, intermittent explosive anger disorder and more (from his 10-year […]
Posted on January 27th, 2019 by admin
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It’s a job-seeker’s market right now, and hiring and recruiting are more complicated than ever. Those difficulties go beyond just finding the right person for the specific opening you have. What about candidates who are well-suited to your company, not just to your current positions? Keeping track of those candidates, as well as all the […]
Posted on January 24th, 2019 by admin
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As the job market tightens, setting competitive salary levels becomes more and more critical. How do companies stay up to date? There’s a range of tools available that compile salary information. The website FitSmallBusiness.com recently assessed several of these tools and selected the best. Here’s a sampling of what was found. Indeed The largest job posting site […]
Posted on January 19th, 2019 by admin
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With the emergence of a tight labor market and a focus on preventing sexual harassment, HR pros had their hands full in 2018. But with a new year comes new goals for employers to focus on, so buckle up. What to accomplish in 2019 There’s no telling what challenges the new year will bring, but […]
Posted on January 18th, 2019 by admin
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The first days and weeks when new employees come to work are a make-or-break time for their success with you. A positive welcoming experience puts them at ease and reinforces that joining your company was a good choice. That breeds loyalty – a key component of a stronger workforce, and an essential characteristic of what […]
Posted on January 17th, 2019 by admin
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Every HR pro knows an employee’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. And when employees aren’t getting what they need, their work suffers. One of the main things that negatively contributes to employee mental health? Feelings of isolation and loneliness in the workplace. And thanks to more reliance on technology, employees […]
Posted on January 13th, 2019 by admin
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