Curious about employee experience and why it is important? How should you be focusing on this topic in 2024? Today, we’ll explore employee engagement and how you can improve it throughout the employee lifecycle and best practices that apply. Employee experience is the interaction of people with a company’s employer brand, people, systems, policies, managers and internal stakeholders. The day-to-day work and employment transitions such as job offer, onboarding, promotion, performance reviews and offboarding encompass the employee experience. The workplace and workspace, whether in an office o ..read more

In a competitive job market, attracting talent is merely the first step towards organizational success. Retaining these skilled employees is equally important. However, retention is not an ‘initiative’ that is undertaken once talent has joined the organization. Instead, retaining talent starts long before an individual even steps foot into the organization.  This article dives deeper into the topic of retention and illustrates that retention truly begins at first sight, enabled by an integrated and holistic employee experience.  ..read more

Navigating recruitment and retention is a bit like sailing: you need the right crew and strategies to weather both storms and sunny days. In this blog, we take a look at how you can create a smart recruitment strategy that focuses on keeping your hard-won employees long-term, no matter if the economy is booming or taking a hit. Stick around till the end to learn more and get the inside scoop in our deep dive webinar ..read more

When job vacancies are scarce, recruitment is uncomplicated. Candidates are abundant and new hires who sign contracts typically show up and remain in their role long term. But times change. In today's labour market, where candidates have a wide range of roles to choose from and increased bargaining power, recruitment success is about more than just contracts signed. A successful recruitment process is now defined by whether or not a new hire successfully navigates probation, completes onboarding, and confirms their suitability for the role long-term. Knowing this, it’s no surprise that tradi ..read more

The ability to navigate the onboarding process has emerged as a major boon for HR professionals looking to drive retention, engagement and productivity in their new hires. In this article, we take a closer look at the intricacies of the employee onboarding process, offering insights into its duration, steps involved, key stakeholders, and why it's indispensable for business success.  So, buckle your seatbelts as we embark on this journey to optimize your onboarding process ..read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of people-first HR, the way organizations bid farewell to their employees is undergoing a transformation. In 2023, the focus has shifted from a simple parting of ways to a personalized and memorable offboarding experience.  As the competition for top talent intensifies, businesses are realizing the significance of the departure journey and how getting offboarding right can help support brand ambassadorship, boost brand perception and drive future recruitment efforts.  ..read more

Embarking on a new professional journey can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Organizations invest substantial time and resources into ensuring that their employees have a smooth onboarding process. Yet, even the most meticulously designed onboarding programs can benefit from a critical ingredient: feedback.  In this blog, we'll delve into the importance of gathering feedback during the onboarding process and provide a comprehensive list of onboarding survey questions tailored to each stage of the journey. Whether you're a new employee or an HR professional, these questions can help ..read more

Even your most loyal employees will move on at some point, either towards a new opportunity, their retirement or even as a result of restructuring within your organization ..read more

When we think of onboarding, we often think only of the impact it has on a new hire’s first weeks and months on the job, when in reality, great employee onboarding ROI goes far beyond this. And it can go even further with good onboarding software.  ..read more

Turning up to your first day to little more than a handshake and login details is a disheartening experience. Swap this with being welcomed by a friendly face to guide you through your first weeks and you’ll likely have a spring in your step ..read more