Category: Development & Evaluation

February 3, 2023

Beyond formal training programs, the top performing companies also emphasize on-the-job coaching, according to McKinsey. “Ongoing coaching and continuous feedback are key to helping employees resolve challenges and adapt the way they work as needed,” the report observed. Employers get […]

February 2, 2023

Many companies have spent countless hours building or refining diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) policies and programs in the two-plus years since protests against racial injustice swept the nation. However, managers often don’t know how to translate those policies into […]

February 2, 2023

We live in a world where Black excellence is everywhere. Entrepreneurs like Oprah, Rihanna, Michael Jordan, Jay-Z and Beyonce dominate the airways, TV stations and retail outlets. Each of these stars entered the arena in different ways and all managed […]

February 2, 2023

HR leaders can expect to face many of the same challenges in 2023 as they did last year, according to Julia Anas, chief people officer at Qualtrics, a technology firm with offices in Seattle and Provo, UT. The nearly 20-year […]

February 2, 2023

COVID and a tight labor market have dramatically changed the hiring and retention game—as a result, the biggest problem for recruiters now is failure to be honest about the company and what they’re looking for in candidates. Opaqueness doesn’t work […]

January 31, 2023

Having a high employee turnover rate can be a huge problem for any business. As many companies are going through the Great Resignation, it is crucial for employers to calculate the company’s turnover rate and understand how it is affecting […]

January 31, 2023

For your organization to stay competitive in a diverse and global world, incorporate DEI practices into your everyday operations. Research from McKinsey & Co. shows companies with a diverse workforce experience 36% more returns than non-diverse ones. But setting diversity […]

January 30, 2023

On any given day, a blizzard, tornado, flood or other kind of disaster may bombard towns in the U.S. And on any given day, roughly one-fourth of Americans are working remotely. Many traditional workplaces have disaster preparedness plans to cope […]

January 30, 2023

Following an employee’s policy violations, misconduct or substandard performance, you may conclude it’s time to send the worker a termination letter. How that letter is worded might save you a legal headache. “When involuntarily separating an employee, a termination letter […]

January 30, 2023

Learning and development (L&D) teams are critical in helping organizations achieve their goals. The business suffers when employees don’t have the training and skills they need to do their jobs well. But L&D leaders sometimes struggle to show how their […]

January 27, 2023

With hybrid work becoming the new normal, businesses are under pressure to reevaluate the efficiency of their office spaces. While this may appear to be a mammoth task for many, effective occupancy monitoring can help create a seamless transition to […]

January 27, 2023

Only 12% of employees feel strongly that their organization does a great job onboarding new employees. This low percentage makes sense when you consider that trainers often spend a few days throwing a large amount of information at employees and […]

January 27, 2023

An often-overlooked aspect of the HR and recruitment functions is the sales/marketing element inherent in recruiting employees. Of course employers want to hire the best, brightest, and most diligent workers, but jobseekers also want to work for the best employers […]

January 27, 2023

Even in the midst of an economic downturn, when the prospect of a technology skills gap comes up for C-suite executives, the need for smart developers and engineers is top of mind. Individuals most experienced at creating and maintaining high-quality […]

January 26, 2023

A new study by XpertHR and Executive Networks saw 83% of global chief HR officers report they were facing serious issues around retaining enough skilled employees. In addition, of those surveyed, all CHROs cited “talent” as their top priority, with […]

January 26, 2023

It’s no longer news that companies worldwide continue to grapple with unprecedented labor shortages. Under such challenging economic conditions, it might seem wise to reduce or eliminate employee benefits as a cost-saving measure. However, that’s merely a short-term “fix” that […]

January 26, 2023

If you’re a hiring manager, you know that hiring can be difficult. It’s not just about finding someone who meets the qualifications and can do the job—it’s about finding someone who will fit into your culture and your team. Your […]

January 25, 2023

One in three young people have turned down a job offer because the employer’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments were not in line with their values. According to a survey by KPMG UK, 9% of adults are actively looking […]

January 24, 2023

Results from a survey by XpertHR suggest that helping employees’ with the cost of living is weighing heavily on the minds of business leaders. With pay awards plateauing at around 5%, approximately half the rate of inflation, its data showed […]

January 23, 2023

It’s time to ditch the annual performance review and replace it with something better. With the typical review process, most employees have clarity on their performance just one or two days per year – if they’re lucky. And so many […]