What actually makes employees happy? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Sometimes it seems like an impossible task: keeping so many different types of employees happy and working hard. So what actually works for most companies? The folks over at Yast have compiled some...
View ArticleCase study: Putting more money in employees’ pockets
Periodically, we like to offer success stories from HR pros from across the U.S. This account of how one employer improved morale and retention comes courtesy of Beth Lordi, manager and part owner of...
View ArticleHow to hire and keep top performers [INFOGRAPHIC]
You know how hard it is to find A-list players — and then hold on to them once you get them. Here are some good tips every HR manager have at his or her disposal. The info is courtesy of Jobvite — and...
View ArticleBenefits communication is key retention tool, study says
How important is effective benefits communication? So important that it could be the difference between retaining top talent or sending them searching for greener pastures. That’s what MetLife’s 12th...
View ArticleAre workers getting bolder about looking for greener pastures?
There’s new evidence that HR pros will be wrestling with an increasingly assertive workforce in 2015. According to a recent poll from Saba, provider of cloud-based talent management services, 36% of...
View ArticleHR administration: More difficult for small businesses? [Infographic]
Regardless of the size of the business, HR administration is a challenging job. But according to new research, HR pros at smaller firms have their own unique set of challenges — and rewards. The folks...
View Article2 big reasons employees are more willing to quit than ever before
There are two recent findings by the DOL that don’t look good for your retention efforts. No. 1: The number of job openings hit a 14-year high of 5.1 million in February, according to the latest...
View ArticleTop 5 things talented millennials want from you [infographic]
Are you ready for the run on millennial talent? Job openings are hitting record highs, and twenty/thirtysomethings are at the top of employers’ wish lists. Is your company offering what it takes to...
View ArticleMillennial to employers: 4 reasons we keep quitting
It’s rare to find something HR-handy on Facebook these days. Between your friends sharing their baby photos and political opinions, there isn’t much room left for stuff to help with your job. But we...
View ArticleHow bad a micromanager are you, really? Take this quiz and find out
Are you a control freak? Are you a stellar people manager? Or are you some funky hybrid? And what about your managers — are they micromanaging their subordinates to death? The quiz below reveals which...
View Article3 costly mistakes new managers can’t afford to make
When new managers hit the ground running, it makes HR’s life easier. Good managers keep your brightest stars engaged, which improves retention and keeps you from having to fill talent gaps. Poor...
View Article10 warning signs a great employee’s about to quit
Think you know the signs when someone’s about to quit — having lots of doctor appointments, showing up in a suit, etc.? Well, according to new research, the cues that someone is about to jump ship are...
View Article6 add-ons any onboarding program would benefit from
Finding talent — like really great talent — is hard. Great employees don’t come around every day. So when they do, are you 100% sure your onboarding program is making a great first impression with...
View Article3 manager mistakes costing employers top talent
In today’s job market, there are a lot of employers competing for the best talent — including those superstars who currently work for you. That makes it paramount that your managers do everything...
View Article16 building blocks that bolster employee engagement
Do you know what sets your company apart from the rest for job seekers? Is it your recent accomplishments? How about your Fitness Fridays or Casual Mondays? Or is it the opportunities you provide for...
View ArticleWar for talent just got more difficult to manage: Here’s why
If you’re in the market for top talent this quarter, news has come out about what you’re up against — and none of it’s going to make your job easier. Several new reports have surfaced about what the...
View ArticleWhy employee engagement matters – and 4 ways to build it up
As you know, employee engagement is an important factor in how well organizations function. But how important is it, really? Joe Wedgwood of The Happiness Index answers that question using the latest...
View Article10 signs your workplace culture is toxic (and how to fix it)
It’s a hard thing to admit … that your work culture may be toxic. But identifying the symptoms and finding the antidotes for them can quickly improve morale, engagement, retention and productivity....
View ArticleWhy 3 out of 4 employees are looking to jump ship
Heads up: There’s a good chance a lot of your employees are currently looking for another job. A recent study showed that almost three out of four employees are so unhappy with their jobs they are...
View ArticleHow HR can earn that elusive seat at the C-suite table
Human Resources plays a massive role in how a company is constructed. As a result, it deserves a seat at the executive table. But it’s not a seat that’s easily claimed. That’s why the recruiting...
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