With a new decade upon us, it is only fitting to welcome the newest generation to join the workforce – Gen Z, people born after 1997. With Gen Z in the mix along with Millennials, Gen Xers, Baby Boomers, and the youngest of the Traditionalists/Silent Generation, there are now five generations [...]
Recently, I’ve noticed that no matter what meeting I am in or conference I am attending, diversity comes up in conversations. The last several years, diversity and inclusion has received lots of media attention, both good and bad, and corporate America is putting initiatives together to focus on this issue. The [...]
There is a lot of talk in the HR world these days about how to best optimize the employee experience (EX), and with good reason. Today’s employees want jobs that mean more than just a paycheck…and they certainly have plenty to choose from. Talent pool shortages, a growing economy, and the [...]
What I have seen this year is an amped up effort to improve employee engagement, inclusiveness, respect and connections within the workplace. As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, I heard over and over from CEOs at a recent conference that they are making it their personal mission to take care of [...]
What do employees who experience less stress, more energy, higher productivity, fewer sick days, less burnout, more engagement, and more satisfaction with their lives in general have in common? According to Forbes, these are all traits shared by employees who work at “high-trust” organizations. Building trust between employee and employer is [...]
HR Advisors Group has been involved with a group of consultants serving the AE industry and each year we hold a CEO Forum. This event attracts CEOs and other leaders in the AE industry to discuss key challenges that they are facing and possible solutions. In the past we have had [...]
It is well known that when employees take time off away from work, they become energized, productive and happier in the long run. Paid time off (PTO) is one of the most valued benefits offered to employees. According to the Harvard Business Review, vacation time ranks in the top three benefits most [...]
Happy New Year! Now that all the balloons, noisemakers, confetti and other remnants of the holiday have been cleaned up and put away, it’s time to focus on your HR priorities for 2019. Some priorities may be new for 2019. Others may have carried over from 2018 and need to be completed [...]
Soon it will be Thanksgiving and then a blur until the end of the year. This is the time of year that life always becomes crazy… even crazier than the rest of the year. From an HR perspective, it’s time for Open Enrollments, Annual Salary Adjustments, Bonus Distribution and planning for the [...]
It is well known that offering employees work-life incentives leads to better retention, serves as a key selling point for recruitment, and contributes to a positive workplace environment. Now more than ever, employees value not only these types of benefits, but also the way an employer helps the community. According to [...]
