Are You Using Relevant HR Data to Measure HR Success?

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

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What Is Your Company’s Personality Style?

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

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7 Tips for Everyone to Get More from the Process

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.

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5 Universal Skills Every Employer Should Value

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

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10 Easy Ways to Reward Employees

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

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5 Ways to Handle the “Big Personality” at Work

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

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The 5 C’s of Fostering Strong Working Relationships

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

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