Why Failure to Motivate Your Employees Will Drive Them to Leave What We’ve Seen Small businesses frequently fall into the trap of treating compensation programs as “something to worry about when we get bigger.” The fact is, small organizations need to attract, retain and motivate employees, and compensation is a critical piece of total rewards.
The Cooperation Axis Humanity has primarily been driven in its interactions along one of two dimensions: cooperation and competition. There’s an interesting book by Robert Wright, called Non Zero, which addresses the aspect of cooperation on two levels: that of the individual and that of society. He argues that since humans gain from cooperation, they
Reason No. 1: Your Leadership Doesn’t Care “Why Do I Hate My Job?” Whenever people attend a cocktail party, invariably someone in the room will have an occupation that others will solicit for some (free) advice. Medical doctors are asked “Does this mole look cancerous to you?” Car mechanics are queried whether the “chunka-chunka” sound
As I found myself tweeting away at the back of Dave Millner’s Workshop on “Collecting Relevant Data that Measures HR Success” at CIPD’s annual Conference and Exhibition, I noticed the delegates’ thoughts and opinions were being challenged. And rightfully they should be; in recent weeks the topic of “Big Data” has been more and more
Human Resources is supposed to be more strategic these days and yet historically its focus has been on managing and reducing costs. While cutting costs is important, there are several reasons why it is essential that HR shift its focus away from cost cutting and towards increasing output and revenues for the organisation. Hidden Costs
Turning Supervisors Into Coaches: A Three-Step Process Look for Talent or Hire from Within? Who is the best match for your next opening? Should you look outside or hire from within? The jury is still out. Forbes recommends hiring outside for better performance. What if, however, you sided with business leaders like Jim Collins and
Understanding Your Employees’ Skills is the Key to Bridging the Gap The Skills Gap Exists Yes there is a gap, and acknowledging it is half the problem. I was recently reading the November edition of HR Magazine, in which SHRM CEO Henry G. Jackson was discussing the Global Skills Gap: An Opportunity to Excel. He
Creating & Honing a Company Culture Engages Employees & Attracts the Right Kind of Talent All Businesses Have a Personality Style Just as people have different personality styles, organizations have different styles, too. An organization’s style or culture is influenced by many factors — by the person or people who started it, by its current
Performance Review Myths & Tips: Your Employees Don’t Always “Get It” It’s Performance Review Season. Is Your Process Working? Insight from Employees on Performance Reviews and Seven Tips for Everyone to Get More from the Process EMPLOYER MYTH #1: Your employees “Get It.” FACT: Many employees don’t understand how the performance review impacts their compensation.
No Matter the Job, Employers Should Hire Workers with These Universal Skills Which Skills Are Always Valued? Every job in every field at each individual company is different. But while each job has a unique set of skill requirements, there are several skills which are required in all jobs. Apart from the specific technical skills, each
A Little Recognition Can Go a Long Way Towards Satisfied Employees 10 Easy Ways to Reward Employees Some bosses feel a paycheck is the only reward an employee needs. But employees want to feel that their hard work is appreciated, whether they are paid minimum wage or a six-figure salary. Rewards like gift cards and
Employees with Big Egos Can Also Be Big Headaches If Left Unchecked Big Potential, Big Problems The “big personality” at work can be extremely beneficial to business in the right circumstances, but he/she can also present challenges to an employer and to colleagues. These tips offer advice for key ways to deal with a work
Being Facebook Friends with Your Employees is a Recipe for Disaster It’s Not Worth the Risk More than 550 million people use Facebook each day, and your coworkers are probably part of that statistic. It can be tempting to connect with everyone from Aunt Gertrude to the guy in accounting, but use caution when adding
Solid Teamwork Stems from Proper Management It’s All About the Team Teamwork provides a foundation for business success. Teams, when managed properly, maximize each individual’s strong points while minimizing weaknesses. Of course, creating productive teams isn’t as easy as it sounds. Strong working relationships need five basic ingredients for success: Communication, Collaboration, Culture, Creativity and
Some “Tricks” Can Be a Hiring Treat There are literally thousands of job interview books available in bookstores right now, all designed to help people nail that interview and get the job of their dreams. Within all those pages, helpful authors take people through the tried and true questions to master in order to succeed, from
Identify Bad Employees Before They Become a Major Problem Find Them Before They Spoil the Bunch As a business owner and/or manager, you work hard and spend a considerable amount of time and money on hiring the right people. Prior experience, references and whether or not the person will fit into your company’s culture are
New Survey Finds People Job Search Often & Online It’s All About Social Media…Kind Of Everyone knows by now social media is here to stay, and should be incorporated into how companies do business. And that includes hiring. We surveyed nearly 700 people earlier this year regarding their job search habits. But in addition to
Learn Which Hiring Red Flags to Spot During the Job Interview Process Beware These Red Flags If you’re a hiring manager or a small business owner who has gone through the hiring and job interview process, you know how difficult it can be finding the right person. Mainly because you first have to sort through
The Only Thing Worse Than Making a Hiring Mistake Is Not Catching It In Time Recognize the Problem Getting through the hiring process can be exhausting and time-consuming. We’ve been there and we get it. You found someone with a great resume, who has most of the skills needed, and seems like he’d be a
Target These Types of Workers & Reap the Benefits Some Types Never Go Out of Style Hiring rates are expected to increase, but many organizations are thinking hard about the types of people they’d like to add to their teams. Skills are obviously important, but even the most qualified candidate could be ineffective if he/she
