Every year at this time, I go through a spring cleaning process at home (of course my husband and teenage children are not as eager and enthusiastic about this process) and we decide what we need to clean up and/or fix around the house. Spring cleaning from a business perspective can [...]
HR Advisors Group is in the process of undergoing our five year strategic planning. This got me thinking that when an organization evaluates their mission, vision, goals or marketing description, it’s important to think about human capital as well. Does your organization have the talent to be able to meet the [...]
At the A/E Advisors CEO Forum that I attended in Scottsdale, AZ last month, one of the round table topics was “Ensuring Cultural and Organizational Alignment.” What does that really mean? […]
Many of the younger members of today’s workforce went through high school and college with a minimum requirement of volunteer hours necessary for graduation. This became more than just a requirement for them; it became a way of life. Gen X and Gen Y workers want to continue this practice of [...]
Rapid changes in technology and business practices require a skilled and knowledgeable workforce with employees who are adaptive, flexible and focused on the future. Ensuring that employee development is current and effective can provide many challenges to small and large organizations alike. […]
As today’s workforce continues to evolve and change, and competition for highly skilled talent increases, more and more employers are looking for ways to attract and retain the best of the best. […]
I recently returned from AE Advisors’ Annual CEO Forum held in sunny Scottsdale, AZ with some sun on my skin and a head full of ideas. One of the topics at last week’s meeting was “Creating a Learning Environment” and the Chief Learning Officer from MWH spoke on this issue. During [...]
We recently wrote about the changes and trends in health care benefits. Much is changing, but one thing that remains the same is that health insurance is one of the most important and most expensive benefits to offer employees. Outside of traditional benefits such as health care, dental, vision, long and [...]
With changes to health care reform beginning to be implemented, organizations across the country are evaluating options in an effort to keep medical benefits competitive while remaining affordable. According to the Washington Employers Benefits Survey, administered by Wells Fargo, health care reform appears to have impacted the dialogue on medical plan [...]
As the economy continues to pick up, there is much less financial pressure for employees to remain in their jobs. In that regard, organizations are focusing on creating knowledge retention programs to keep talented employees and retain the knowledge of retiring baby-boomer employees. What does this mean for your organization? Focusing [...]