Tag: Change Management

January 9, 2024

According to Sky News, a quarter of the headcount reduction in 2023 took place in the UK. Jobs were cut through a combination of redundancies, a hiring freeze and decisions not to fill vacant positions. Barlcays, which says it employs […]

December 5, 2023

In partnership with futurist Tracey Follows, its research found that 36% of workers are concerned about the impact of technological changes and what they might mean for them, and over a quarter (27%) feel they can’t keep up with the […]

October 2, 2023

It was a mentorship at Apple Inc. that started Reddit VP of HR Business Partnerships Delecia Krevet on her career path, but there have been highlights along the way that inform her present role meeting the challenges of an ever-shifting […]

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 […]

June 28, 2022

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) hosted its annual conference and expo in New Orleans June 12–15. HR professionals, executives, managers, and students gathered from all over the country to connect and learn together. Over 200 sessions provided expert […]

August 11, 2021

Internal reorganizations are par for the course at many companies, and sometimes they mean pay reductions, title changes and shifts in employee responsibilities—all of which could feel like a demotion. In other workplaces, some employees may have been demoted due […]

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 14, 2021

As managers look to a post-pandemic workplace—and the likelihood of a mix of onsite and remote work—Brian Kropp is worried about the loss of the “serendipity moments” in offering feedback to workers. “Managers often give informal feedback walking out of […]

May 4, 2021

Michael Alexis first noticed that a handful of his employees had moved to vacation destinations after several months into the pandemic. Alexis, who is the CEO of TeamBuilding, a game company based in Washington state, was enthusiastic about the flexibility […]

February 16, 2021

As the spotlight shines a bit brighter on HR after a chaotic year, making sure that leaders can handle, process, and embrace change is essential. If we know one thing for certain, it’s that change isn’t going away. Change Management […]

December 17, 2020

Employees forced to start working remotely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have adjusted well, according to research conducted in spring 2020 at the height of nationwide lockdowns. Asked to rate their adjustment on a scale of 1 to 5, […]

January 7, 2020

Having worked in change management for a decade, I often find that change can come across as “fluffy” or “esoteric” or be dismissed as a “nice to have.” While many experts cite different methodologies and frameworks, I find the most […]

May 29, 2019

There has been a century of expected compliance by workers to do their jobs a certain way, so we are all expected to keep up! The new model for employee development will be a recognition that each person offers a […]

April 8, 2019

Effective employee goal setting can take several forms. We often talk about performance goals for employees only in the context of an annual performance review. We rate and categorize employees, set new goals, and then we forget about it all […]

February 4, 2019

Working with operations is at the core of human resources effectiveness. In a high-performing organization, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is typically responsible for everything the company does, while the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is accountable for the human […]

October 26, 2018

Stepping out the door, you glance across the parking lot in the general direction of your car. A quick check of the time shows 2:27 p.m. You need to be on the road by 2:30 to reach your destination on […]

September 28, 2018

Employee engagement is one of the most differentiating factors between successful companies and those that never reach their potential. A recent study, “Measuring the Benefits of Employee Engagement” by MIT’s Sloan Review, found that, across the board “growth in profit […]

May 24, 2018

Voluntary employee turnover and necessary staff termination are difficult for business owners and HR. As Biz Journals notes, this process can also lead to potential liability, especially if compliance issues aren’t properly addressed. Turnover Trouble According to ADP’s new eBook […]

November 20, 2017

I began my HR career in the late 1970s armed with a newly minted MBA, a few hopes and dreams, and no real experience in corporate life. My first employer was a subsidiary of a large corporate conglomerate (at the […]

October 20, 2017

Melanie Wiegert is an HR manager with extensive experience working for organizations that employ a large number of remote employees. But with such a far-reaching employee base, it can be tough to create a cohesive recruiting experience. Here, Melanie talks […]