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The rise of contract workers has hardly been a secret. In every corner of the economy, influences such as technology, market, and employee-related factors have led to a reshaping of the modern workforce.
Summer is in full swing so it’s time to make sure employees stay safe in the hot weather. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) doesn’t have a specific standard for addressing heat stress. However, the agency has previously issued citations to employers that have allowed employees to be exposed to a risk of serious […]
According to a new survey of more than a thousand knowledge workers commissioned by Kizen, respondents most frequently cite financial security and compensation as the most important aspects of their jobs. That’s not surprising. Thankfully, businesses don’t need to offer the highest pay in order to offer the most attractive jobs. Our tech company pays […]
Organizational change is everywhere—whether in the form of restructuring, layoffs, M&As, or leadership shakeups. With artificial intelligence (AI) and, specifically, generative AI (GenAI) shaking up workflows and market shifts demanding agility, most companies are deep in transformation mode. But as companies plan their strategies, they’re at risk of missing the human costs involved. Organizational Shifts […]
Employee data is critical for making better business decisions, improving productivity, and reducing turnover. Yet obtaining and storing data can get messy if it’s collected using a traditional method like a paper survey. One way to make the data collection process less challenging is to adopt contactless methods. Aside from the convenience and speed of […]
Social media is an inseparable part of our lives, influencing how we connect, communicate, and even conduct business. Recruiters increasingly use social media to source and recruit candidates, and many use it to research candidates to make or support hiring decisions. This practice, however, is controversial as it raises significant practical and ethical considerations. The […]
High employee churn rates are a major pain point for many HR professionals as businesses and workplaces enter into a big season of change. High churn rates were already a concern due to financial implications (replacement costs typically range from one-half to two times an employee’s annual salary) and their known detrimental effects on operational […]
A growing number of employers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to help with selecting the best job candidates. Although it can make the decisions easier by reducing the amount of work required to find a great employee, some commentators are increasingly concerned about the potential for discrimination or disparate outcomes as a result.
With employees remaining at an organization for approximately 4.6 years, you are going to be forking out a lot because of turnover costs. Waiting for an employee to leave to see whether he or she had concerns with the organization is too late. Try the stay interview instead.
Yesterday’s post covered why it’s beneficial for your employees to be content creators. Essentially, if your employees are content creators, they will be more productive and innovative, so here’s what you can do to motivate your employees to take on this new role.