Research, Software, Workplace wellness
July 22, 2020
Via: HR HeroWith employees working from home for varying periods of time, bringing them back into the workplace shouldn’t be an afterthought. In fact, it’s a good idea to think about these returning employees as new employees entering the workplace. Some onboarding […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
July 15, 2020
Via: HR HeroAccording 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 […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
July 7, 2020
Via: HR HeroWhat is onboarding, and why is it important? Onboarding is the process of integrating new team members into a business with the goal of familiarizing them with the company, as well as expectations, processes, procedures, and guidelines. It may also […]
June 11, 2020
Via: HR HeroOnboarding is a crucial part of the new hire process for any organization. Even seasoned industry experts can benefit from learning the rules, norms, culture, and processes of their new work home. A refresher on the industry trends most near […]
May 19, 2020
Via: HR HeroThe COVID-19 pandemic has turned everyday life upside down. Millions of Americans are now working from home. And while the current pandemic will certainly end, the transition back to “normal” life is likely to be gradual, with many predicting that […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
April 29, 2020
Via: HR HeroThe global economy has been put on hold in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospitality industry has been particularly hard hit, with bars, restaurants, and hotels forced to shut down and cease operations almost entirely. Other industries have […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
January 28, 2020
Via: HR HeroCompany gatherings and office parties are often the subject of criticism and skepticism. On the one hand, there is a potential risk, and many employers express reservations over the potential for unprofessional behavior and potential legal or reputational impacts, especially […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
December 3, 2019
Via: HR HeroAs our world evolves with new technology and diverse people entering the workforce, companies must adapt their recruiting strategy to meet both talent and client demands. The competition for attracting top talent is fierce, but the values of the evolving […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
December 2, 2019
Via: WorkforceMillennials are now the largest generation in the U.S. workforce, but they’re increasingly unhappy at their jobs. According to the 2019 Deloitte Global Millennial Survey, 49 percent of millennials would quit their current jobs in the next two years if […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
November 19, 2019
Via: HR MorningEmployees are an indispensable resource – and in this competitive hiring market, companies can’t afford turnover. So now more than ever, businesses must work on retaining their best employees to ensure they’re running as effectively and efficiently as possible. There […]
October 4, 2019
Via: HR HeroA well-structured onboarding process is key to winning the hearts and minds of new employees. It not only defines a new hire’s first impression of a company but also influences his or her level of commitment to the new employer. […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
September 27, 2019
Via: HR HeroIt’s hard enough finding new employees with the potential to excel in an organization’s work environment. But on top of the basic recruitment, employees also need to be trained and kept engaged to ensure they can perform to their full […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
September 9, 2019
Via: HR HeroMillennials are now the largest generation in the U.S. workforce. And personalized onboarding training is becoming critical to keeping them engaged and retained long term. If you’re interested in retaining your Millennial employees longer, here are a few ways you […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
August 22, 2019
Via: SparkGone are the days when a small business could get away with offering minimal HR capabilities. Luckily, HR technology and an open, empowering outlook can go a long way. Twenty years ago, small businesses could get away with providing little […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
July 15, 2019
Via: HR HeroEmployee attraction and retention are important to consider when formulating a strategy that aids the growth of your company. In the tight labor market, they are becoming challenging to tackle. With the ongoing influx of new generations to the workforce, […]
April 10, 2019
Via: HR MorningAs a one-person HR department you are constantly juggling demands for your time. So how can you stay on top of everything you need to do today, next week, sometime this quarter or before the end of the year? Schedule […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
March 14, 2019
Via: HR Hero“Onboarding is a magic moment when new employees decide to stay engaged or become disengaged.”—Amy Hirsh Robinson, The Interchange Group in Los Angeles (quoted in SHRM article). Employee engagement is the most important component to every company’s success. You can […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation, Engagement, Software
March 12, 2019
Via: HR HeroIn 1985, I took my first job in the aerospace industry. On day 1, an HR person showed me to a conference room, handed me a thick manual, and said, “Read this.” That was onboarding. It took 4 hours to […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
February 19, 2019
Via: HR HeroResearch over the last decade has made the case that employee engagement in an organization is highly correlated with success in achieving business goals. Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report found that companies with highly engaged employees experience 17% […]
January 23, 2019
Via: HR HeroIn two previous posts, we’ve been discussing the importance of measuring onboarding efforts, as well as some basic steps toward developing a measurement program. Here, we’re going to look at some specific types of both qualitative and quantitative measurements. Quantitative […]