Tag: engagement

October 30, 2023

Only 31% of employees say they are engaged, enthusiastic and energized by their work, according to an Oct. 24 report by Gartner, Inc. Workers who report being energized and excited about their work are 31% more likely to stay at […]

September 28, 2023

A new report is underscoring the impact of recognition in culture-building – but it turns out a majority of employers could be missing out on its benefits. A joint study from Workhuman and Gallup revealed that only 34% of its […]

March 31, 2023

As the economy hovers on the edge of recession, job losses from companies large and small seem to follow inexorably week by week. Other organisations determine workforce changes over time, announcing global or national-level job losses and then deciding which […]

March 30, 2023

If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s the overall importance of employee wellbeing – specifically how it ties into every other aspect of your organizational success. The stress and uncertainty of the recent years have taken their toll on employee […]

December 19, 2022

Add engagement to the list of employer concerns going into 2023. Back in March, a Challenger, Gray & Christmas survey found that more than 80% of HR executives were concerned about talent leaving their organizations, with many citing a lack […]

December 14, 2022

Most businesses appreciate the need to market the goods and services they offer to consumers, but far fewer have embraced the idea of marketing a company’s employer brand to potential job seekers, also known as recruitment marketing. Recruitment marketing uses […]

November 15, 2022

Any HR leader will tell you that maintaining employee engagement amongst a distributed workforce has been a massive challenge. After all, HR has to tiptoe a fine line between meeting employees’ ever-changing needs in a remote world and ensuring the […]

September 23, 2022

The process of signing up for benefits options during open enrollment has largely been automated, with online enrollment platforms replacing paper forms. Now, more employers are seeking to improve the online enrollment experience by adding decision-support tools and guides to […]

July 25, 2022

Sponsorship and mentorship are common buzzwords in the boardroom during discussions about talent development, employee retention and even talent acquisition. Many leaders know their organization should be implementing these programs but may feel unsure about which model aligns most closely […]

June 30, 2022

Imagine planning a party. And not just any party. You identified the date, the location and even the mind-blowing theme. You poured over the playlist, the food and an impressive assortment of drink options. You even binge-researched the Silent Disco […]

June 9, 2022

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives can lead to stronger workplace outcomes. But talking about DE&I — and bringing each area to life — are two different things. Speaking with Cheddar News, Drew Lewis (DL), vice president, diversity and talent, […]

May 16, 2022

HR managers around the world already know that work meetings are seen by many as disruptive, and even more so if the employees in question are working remotely. After more than two years of fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic, work […]

May 4, 2022

Sometimes, peak employee experience entails staged murders and cactus showcases. Sittercity’s Chief People Officer Erin Yarnall described for HR Dive those and other ways her employees cook up virtual fun amid a pandemic. Along with “succulent nights” and the tech […]

March 21, 2022

During the pandemic, two overlapping groups of employees have been facing great pressure on the job and at home: women and deskless workers. Women, as well as people of color, are over-proportionately represented among the essential workers pressed to keep […]

January 5, 2022

If we’re honest with ourselves as corporate leaders, we have to admit we should have better anticipated the workforce challenges of the COVID-19 recovery. Lives and livelihoods have been shaken, and shutdowns have frayed workplace trust. Business goals and employee […]

January 3, 2022

Switching from in-person to online training comes with its fair share of challenges. Use these three tips to maximize employee engagement with your online training. 1. Automate the mundane When shifting from doing something the way that you always have […]

December 20, 2021

We are all aware that navigating the last couple of years has had a devastating impact on our organizations and teams, but then for a few brief months it seemed like we could see the light at the end of […]

July 16, 2021

While segmenting employee populations by generation is “old hat” at this point, the rise of the latest cohort, Generation Z, requires a new focus. Gen Z (individuals born after 1997) makes up more than one-fifth (21%) of the world’s working-age […]

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 […]