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Category: Employee retention


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Want employees to use their benefits? Rebrand them, experts say.

December 7, 2023

Via: HR Dive

As employers try to balance the rising cost of benefits with the comprehensiveness of their packages, companies are looking to make the most out of what they do offer, benefits experts told HR Dive. “I think employers are doing absolutely […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Pay Equity Issues Can Arise in Multiple Ways for Employers

December 4, 2023

Via: HR Hero

Pay equity for women remains an issue for many employers. Among those championing gender pay equity is Megan Rapinoe, an American soccer star who’s set to retire from professional play at the end of the National Women’s Soccer League final […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Doubling Paternity Leave to Support Women in the Workplace

November 30, 2023

Via: HR Hero

Women in the workforce know about the “motherhood penalty,” or the negative career impact that results from becoming a mom, even if they don’t know it by that name. Those who receive the penalty experience reduced compensation and opportunities for […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Beware Of ‘Quiet Cutting’ As an HR Strategy

November 29, 2023

Via: HR Hero

You’ve heard of “quiet quitting”—it’s when employees put in the bare minimum to meet their job requirements without ever aspiring to do more than absolutely necessary. It’s a passive-aggressive way of voicing concerns to an employer while being a drain […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Limiting Distractions and Promoting Independence in the Workplace

November 27, 2023

Via: SHRM

The modern workplace is distraction central. From emails to pinging Slack notifications, alerts on project management apps and frequent meetings, it can be hard for employees to actually get any work done. According to research from McKinsey & Company, this […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

3 Ways Business Leaders Can Balance Company Needs and Employee Satisfaction

November 22, 2023

Via: Entrepreneur

The dynamic nature of today’s business landscape has caused a notable shift in how organizations navigate the delicate balance between organizational needs and employee satisfaction. The past few years have undergone a pendulum swing — from an employee market to […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Keeping Up-and-Comers From Leaving: How Promotions Tie Into Employee Retention

November 21, 2023

Via: Spark

At first glance, ADP Research Institute’s report “The Hidden Truth About Promotions” confirms a startling but common observation about employee retention: It’s not unusual for people to leave an organization after receiving a promotion. In fact, researchers found that being […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Working class employees earn £6k less a year

November 17, 2023

Via: Personnel Today

According to figures from the Social Mobility Foundation, today (17 November) marks Class Pay Gap Day, when those from lower socio-economic backgrounds essentially ‘work for free’ for the rest of the year. Professional workers from professional and managerial origins receive […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Pet insurance is the ‘in vogue’ voluntary employee benefit

November 16, 2023

Via: HR Dive

When it comes to those furry — and not so furry — members of the family, workers are seeing more options than ever for benefits from their employers. And it’s not just dogs and cats. Under Nationwide’s pet insurance plans, […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Regulator withdraws holiday pay brief for staffing providers

November 10, 2023

Via: Personnel Today

Last week, the Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), the licensing body for organisations that provide workers to other employers in the UK, published a briefing note that set out its position on the treatment of holiday pay and how […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

What Do You Do When an Employee Resigns, Then Asks to Stay?

November 9, 2023

Via: SHRM

If an employee resigns, then rescinds the request, the employer has a choice: Do they want the worker to stay or go? If the employer determines they want the employee to stay, they should find out why the worker wanted […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Exploring Employers’ Role in Easing Employees’ Financial Stress

November 8, 2023

Via: HR Hero

It’s hard for employees to focus on work when financial worries are weighing them down. And statistics show that student loan debt is at the root of many workers’ troubles. The pandemic brought about a temporary reprieve in student loan […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

5 Tips for Giving Employees Gifts That Will Make a Difference This Holiday Season

November 2, 2023

Via: HR Hero

The holiday season provides an opportunity for companies to express gratitude and appreciation to their employees and customers. It’s a time to end the year on a positive note, strengthen relationships, and lay the foundation for a promising new year. […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Can I fire an employee for refusing to return to the office?

October 27, 2023

Via: HRD America

The question of whether employers can legally demand that their employees return to the office has become a hot topic of late. With the pandemic seemingly on the back foot, many employers are keen to welcome their people back to […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

How to Keep Great Employee Ideas Flowing

October 25, 2023

Via: HR Hero

When you share a great idea at work and your boss gives you the green light, you feel good, right? What if your boss green lights your great idea and then delegates the implementation of the idea to you, how […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

4-Day Workweek Gains Traction

October 13, 2023

Via: HR Hero

If there’s one thing the pandemic experience has contributed to, it’s employees’ demand for more flexibility and work/life balance. Hybrid work is becoming more common, but so is another flexible concept: the 4-day workweek. It’s an idea that has been […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Employee Financial Wellness Drops to New Low

October 10, 2023

Via: SHRM

Research conducted over the past several months found that although inflation has recently abated, employees’ financial wellness is still suffering. Now, new research goes even further with its main finding: Financial wellness is at an all-time low. That’s according to […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

How to Measure Employee Engagement: Getting in Touch With Your Workforce’s State of Mind

October 9, 2023

Via: Spark

Organizations that measure employee engagement can map out effective strategies to address issues and maximize productivity. Understanding what employees want, increasing recognition programs and deepening leadership engagement are just a few best practices to cultivate a motivated and committed workforce. […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Employers predict ‘modest’ 3.9% pay increases for 2024

October 4, 2023

Via: HR Dive

“Cautious optimism” may be the survey’s message, as compensation budgets seem in line with Mason’s prediction that employers will have to adjust their strategies to reflect the changing economic landscape if inflation cools and the labor market returns to pre-pandemic […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Key insights into how HR can improve EX

October 2, 2023

Via: HRD America

Employee experience has been gaining traction in recent years as employee retention continues to be a pressing challenge for organizations of all sizes. Employers are realizing that tracking and improving the day-to-day experiences of their staff can have profound effects […]