Tag: engagement

July 15, 2021

Companies change at a breakneck pace. Concepts like failing fast and being agile are being espoused by more organizations than ever, and for good reason. That type of thinking is how organizations can grapple with the ever-changing landscape of their […]

July 2, 2021

For better or worse, hybrid work has emerged as a key component of HR strategy moving into 2021 and beyond. Employers shifted to overdrive when the pandemic hit, having to provide remote work furnishings — including technical support and, in […]

June 17, 2021

More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic upended the nature of work as we knew it, it’s no surprise that there has also been a transformation in how people are recruited and hired for work. As a cascade of […]

May 3, 2021

Employee retention is always important, but when hiring is difficult, it’s even more so in the spotlight. After all, when it’s tough to replace employees who leave, it’s critical that as few employees leave as possible. Here are some employee […]

April 7, 2021

Perceptions of personal and community health and well-being have shifted dramatically since World Health Day 2020. For one thing, people are more aware of their personal health and the impact their decisions have on the broader community. And the options […]

February 26, 2021

Whether it’s work schedules or health benefits, employees prefer to have options rather than a blanket approach imposed by their employer. The same is true with employee achievement rewards, which recognize employees for their successes—and by doing so, help to […]

January 22, 2021

These anthems of almost every C-Suite leader ring loudly from the Fortune 100 to the struggling startup. Talent matters. We’re in a war. We need to find A-players. We need to keep high-potentials. They’re bold proclamations, yes. But it’s the […]

December 10, 2020

The lens that we look through as we approach the world of work needs to evolve and change for 2021. We need a new plan. Consider how taking a proactive approach that focuses on engagement can help organizations achieve their […]

November 19, 2020

Remote meetings were a brilliant solution to social distancing. Meet virtually, stay connected, run things by each other—it worked. And then suddenly, it didn’t work so well. The enthusiasm in connecting and getting things done soon gave way to fatigue—tired […]

November 17, 2020

For the last 6 months, organizational leaders and Human Resources practitioners have been deeply committed to reactive practices to figure out how to keep businesses running. The hope (often the assumption) has been that these practices would be short term, […]

November 12, 2020

As HR leaders deliver on 2021 benefits enrollment and already begin to think through 2022, how can they develop benefit plans that place employees at the heart of decision-making? And how can they ensure to align all stakeholders on employee […]

November 3, 2020

How critical is employee engagement? About 71% of executives understand the role it plays in the success of their companies, which is why Deloitte estimates that organizations pour $720 million annually into measuring engagement. Staff interaction in the workplaceis a […]

October 21, 2020

Employers continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic’s multifaceted impact on employee stress. From increased pressure created by caregiving duties and public health precautions to the move to remote work in many sectors, HR industry research has indicated higher levels […]

September 21, 2020

Both job candidates and employees expect competitive and accessible benefits from employers, especially given the tight labor market. Providing employees with the benefits they want can improve their morale and performance and lead to higher productivity, engagement, and profitability. Also, […]

September 3, 2020

Times are tough for businesses. Rapid shifts in operations have left little time to plan or organize change management, and many leaders are now scrambling to keep teams engaged, motivated, and proactively tackling what needs to get done. This is […]

August 11, 2020

Employee engagement should be an integral part of any organization’s strategic plan. This is especially important now as leaders try to understand both their employees’ and their customers’ needs in a temporary (and possibly permanent) work-from-home (WFH) culture. An important […]

August 7, 2020

Employee morale and engagement are difficult to measure, but they can be a huge boost to an organization’s productivity, not to mention retention. Fostering strong relationships among teams is a great way to boost morale and engagement, which includes the […]

July 21, 2020

Forbes magazine publisher Malcom Forbes once called diversity “the art of thinking independently together.” When it comes to having a diverse board of directors, Forbes’ words have never been truer. Boards thrive on diverse thinking, but this thinking only comes […]

July 15, 2020

According to one expert, first impressions of your organization begin before a new hire comes on board, which means it’s time to rethink your onboarding process. Erwin Van Der Viist, Founder and CEO of Speakap, refers to preboarding as “the […]

June 23, 2020

Did you know that people who feel valued and appreciated will literally spend their time trying to figure out how to make your organization better? Pretty crazy, huh? Given how most leaders act, this is apparently a revolutionary thought. When […]