Piece it Together
There’s always something to talk about, so pull up a chair and let’s Piece It Together. Through articles written by our consultants, we share with you our take on the latest news, trends, and changes in HR, leadership and the workplace.
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Cultural and Organizational Alignment
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? […]
Skill Based Volunteering a Win-Win-Win Idea
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 volunteerism in their lives through their workplace. […]
Taking a Three Step Approach to Assessing Employee Development Needs
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. […]
Creating Flexible Workplaces
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. […]
Creating an Organizational Learning Culture
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 her presentation, I reflected on how we at HR Advisors Group have seen a number of clients and partners designing learning programs that meet organizational, business and client needs. Creating a learning environment that matches organizational culture is key, but not every organization is in the position as MWH to create a full-scaled corporate university. What is […]
What Benefits are Important to Your Employees?
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 short term disability, what other benefits do employees want your organization to provide? […]
Trends in Health Care Benefits
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 funding. […]
Knowledge Retention Strategies
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 on knowledge retention is critical for the future.
Jay Liebowitz, author of Knowledge Retention, Strategies and Solutions states, “As baby boomers approach retirement age and the work patterns of younger workers constantly change, many organizations worldwide are experiencing a far-reaching knowledge bleed. Therefore, it is imperative that organizations find ways to best leverage and retain that vital knowledge […]