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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Engagement Surveys Increase Employee Productivity
Do you want to increase employee productivity? Do you want to change your organizational culture and/or improve your bottom line? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should consider and embrace the idea of using an engagement survey. […]
Using Social Networks to Enhance Talent Acquisition
As the Boomer Generation prepares to retire, organizations are faced with the sometimes daunting task of ensuring the acquisition of highly skilled talent to fill the vacancies that are created.
Retention Management: Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
Every time that we work with a new client, we always ask them “how is your retention?” This is an important issue to me, because our business (HR) is about people, but for many organizations, retention is a financial issue. There have been numerous studies during the last two years about how our economy is in a recovery mode and therefore a large percentage of employees are thinking about their next move as the economy continues grow. Some of our clients, rightfully so, are concerned that their employees will leave their jobs. So, if you were our client, my question to you would be, “how are you keeping […]
Don’t Let Your Talent Pipeline Run Dry
I’m pleased to see that as we head into 2013, unemployment rates are slowly following a downward trend. I’m hopeful that this trend will continue and that employers are planning appropriately with stronger recruitment strategies as the labor supply tightens. A powerful recruitment strategy that I recommend and see more and more employers adopting is the practice of continuous recruiting. Continuous recruiting means seeking talent and sourcing candidates at all times, not just when a position becomes vacant. It prepares employers to respond to staffing needs with a pipeline of candidates readily available. […]
Compliance. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…Part 2
In my previous post I added to your holiday to-do list with some of the important annual employee benefit requirements. Unfortunately, that’s not all! Some additional compliance housekeeping includes making sure your organization’s Affirmative Action Plan and OSHA 300 reporting is completed for the new year. […]
Compliance. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…Part 1
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s time to start making our “compliance” lists and check them twice. Ok, enough with the holiday analogies, in all seriousness, it’s time for business to start thinking about the New Year and all of the employment reporting requirements mandated annually by the federal government. […]
Is Talent Management a Priority for Companies?
Right Management recently released the results of a survey of over 500 US companies that found that only half of major organizations regard talent management as a top priority. Truthfully, I was shocked by these results. As we usher in a new year under tough economic times, how do companies expect to survive, let alone grow, if they don’t have the talent necessary to accomplish business objectives? […]
Making a Great First Impression: Why Effective Onboarding is a Key to Success
They say the first impression is the last impression. If this is the case, why do so many organizations ignore the opportunity to make the first impression of their company a great one for their new employees?