Perception Matters
Like it or not, how people perceive you is, in part, who you are. This uncomfortable truth contains valuable lessons when it comes to employment branding efforts.
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Recruiting on All Wavelengths
In Friday’s Advisor, we introduced the idea of omnichannel recruiting in which an organization utilizes many of the available recruiting channels instead of a more targeted effort. We discussed some of the many benefits of this method. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the many channels recruiters can simultaneously utilize in an omnichannel […]
Modifying the Workplace for Older Employees
As our population demographics change over the years, employers are finding themselves with a workforce that is ever-changing in composition. While those in the Millennial cohort are finding their feet in the workplace and advancing into more senior roles, there are plenty of Generation Xers and Baby Boomers who plan to stay in the workforce […]
The Everchanging World of Performance Management
The days of formal in person meetings between managers and employees discussing performance management are largely over. With the introduction of new technologies, global competition, and changing consumer demands, that process no longer seems to ensure high employee performance.
Tips to Help Employers Manage Salary Expectations
Employees have certain expectations when it comes to salary. While a company may not be able to meet all expectations, creating a culture that addresses issues related to pay can positively impact employee engagement and retention, as well as recruiting and hiring.
Philly Off-Duty Employee Did WHAT? Some Tips So Employer Doesn’t Step in It, Too
For the first time since 1960, the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions. Inspired play from backup quarterback Nick Foles and some gutsy moves from coach Doug Pederson propelled the Eagles past the favored Patriots in one of the better games I’ve seen in quite some time. I’m far from a Philly fan, but I […]
When Is a Discrimination Complaint against a Manager an Act of Harassment?
What if a manager accused of unlawful discrimination based on employees’ religion asserts that the complaint itself is an act of harassment? You owe duties all around, and you may not be able to perform one duty without risking a violation of the other. See how one employer successfully avoided that minefield.
Engagement Guru and HRDA 2018 Keynoter Predicts Top 10 Workplace Trends
2018 is here and with a new year, comes new workplace predictions. As luck or prescient knowledge would have it, seven of the 10 workplace predictions I made last year turned out to be correct.
Are Workplace Wellness Programs a Waste of Time and Money?
“Workplace wellness programs cover over 50 million workers and are intended to reduce medical spending, increase productivity, and improve well-being. Yet, limited evidence exists to support these claims,” conclude three university researchers in a newly published study.
What’s the Key to Talent Retention? Human-Centered Approaches, Says SHRM/Globoforce Report
HR leaders are using human-centered approaches in the workplace, which may help resolve retention, recruitment, and culture management challenges, according to a new report released by Globoforce®, a provider of social recognition and continuous performance development solutions, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).