The employer-employee relationship is a big factor in determining whether your organization will stand the test of time or fall behind its competitors. Positive employee relations keep team members engaged and committed to your organization’s goals, while establishing your company’s reputation as a great place to work. But there are plenty of challenges that can strain the connection between team members and your organization, from a lack of employee recognition, to misunderstood expectations, to poor management practices. Let’s take a look at how your company can avoid these pitfalls and prio ..read more

Keeping top talent happy and engaged is more challenging than some may think, but there’s a solution: employee retention software. These advanced tools analyze everything from employee behavior and satisfaction to performance metrics, offering invaluable insights for crafting effective retention strategies. But why is it so important? Well, according to Gallup, 48% of employees are looking for a different job — that’s nearly one in every two employees. By harnessing the power of technology, businesses can dive deep into what’s driving employee turnover and take proactive steps to keep their wo ..read more

Human resource (HR) professionals play a leading role in keeping any organization functional and successful. They’re responsible for acquiring and retaining talent, developing and engaging employees, and so much more. But without the benefits of a well-crafted HR strategy, they’ll lack the direction and resources they need to advance your company’s immediate and long-term objectives. Take a look at how an HR strategy can ensure that your company’s most valuable asset — its employees — are engaged and productive. What are the components of HR strategies While you should tailor your organization ..read more

Retaining top talent is a challenge for many organizations. So, how do you solve this at your company? A good place to start is with management. With 65% of employees considering leaving their jobs in 2024 alone, only 8% cite their relationship with their manager as the primary reason for staying with a company. This shows there’s ample room for improvement in manager-employee relations across the board. By focusing on improving management practices, companies can address broader issues that impact employee satisfaction and retention. Strengthening the role of management can create a ripple ef ..read more

How successful is your current HR strategy? The role of the HR department has evolved over the years, transitioning from the traditional “hire and fire” arm of the business to a strategic position. Today, HR departments are not only responsible for recruiting new talent and onboarding employees, but also establishing a positive workplace culture and environment. Juggling traditional responsibilities with the demands of being an HR professional in today’s workplace can be challenging. When trying to meet the needs of the business and its employees, important details can often be overlooked. To ..read more

Staying connected with your favorite coworkers and the teammates you rely on isn’t getting any easier. The new normal, with remote workplaces and flexible scheduling, has opened new opportunities for employees while reshaping the way they interact and collaborate. Many feel a pervasive sense of isolation despite every-present, tech-enabled connectivity. This isolation can impact team cohesion and employee well-being, taking a toll on productivity, retention, and – ultimately – your organization’s bottom line. Fortunately, there’s plenty that your company can do to keep the connections between ..read more

Without the best talent in your industry, your organization will be stuck playing catch up while its competitors leverage their advantage in manpower and brainpower. Even if your company has developed a great employer brand that helps it attract top-notch employees, it won’t be able to leverage their abilities for long without a high employee retention rate. Retaining team members reduces the significant costs associated with turnover while preserving the valuable institutional knowledge and skills your company relies on. New employees lack the deep understanding of your company’s goals, cultu ..read more

Resilience in the workplace is more crucial than ever in the new normal of remote work and rapid industry shifts. Resilience enables both organizations and individuals to recover from setbacks and overcome major challenges. But fostering resilience is about more than helping employees deal with problems as they arise — it’s about encouraging an attitude of adaptability and setting team members up for long-term success. Let’s take a look at how your company can build a resilient workforce to better manage crises, navigate uncertainties, and achieve sustained growth. What is resilience in the wo ..read more

Effective employee management ensures that day-to-day operations run smoothly while keeping workers engaged and productive. Great managers know how to identify and nurture the strengths of their team members, coaching them up and providing opportunities for professional development. But when leaders instead micromanage and undervalue employees, dissatisfaction, high turnover rates, low performance is the norm. That’s why giving your organization’s managers the training and tools they need to lead is so important. Let’s dive into what top-tier employee management looks like and how your organiz ..read more

Good leadership is the cornerstone of any successful business. You want to ensure that you’re offering useful and helpful leadership to your team, but you’re not sure where to start. For HR leaders, this gets even more tricky as you’re expected to set an example for the entire organization. Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI)’s 2023 research on manager effectiveness found that on average, only one-third of HR leaders say that their company does a good job of supporting managers to be better leaders. If you’re looking for some help, here are some do’s and don’ts of leadership that every effecti ..read more