Microsoft Survey Sees Lack in Software Training
We talk a lot about both vocational training within the educational system and on-the-job training provided by employers. Both are important, but unfortunately, both also are often lacking.
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Using Training Opportunities for Employee Retention
Employee retention is—or at least should be—a major goal of companies in any industry. Not only is top talent hard to come by in general, but it costs money to recruit, hire, and retrain new employees.
What Is Employee Self-Service?
There’s a good chance your organization uses some form of employee self-service, even if you don’t call it that. ESS, or Employee Self-Service, is simply a means for employees to directly access various forms of HR software and data.
5 Things Leaders Should Know How to Do Right Now
As you work on designing and implementing your leadership development programs, here are five things you’ll want to make sure your business leaders know how to do right now and over the course of the next few years.
How to Avoid a Gender Gap in Your Training Programs
According to results from a recent survey, men reported greater access to training for technical skills and soft skills compared to women, making them more likely to participate in those training programs. And therefore, they’re also more likely to wind up in leadership roles and more desirable roles overall, leading to a gender gap in […]
5 Ways to Boost Employee Engagement That Won’t Cost You a Dime
According to seminal studies, over half of the American workforce is disengaged, costing organizations between $450 billion and $550 billion annually.
6 Things HR Must Consider for Comprehensive Employee Wellness Programs
According to Deloitte research, the corporate wellness market is projected to be worth $11.3 billion by 2021, and two-thirds of organizations inside the United States already claim that well-being programs are a critical part of their employment brand and culture.
Entry-Level Employee Costs Company Big Time, but Keeps Job
In several previous posts, we’ve looked at instances of low-level employees’ actions that have cost their companies enormous amounts of money, bad PR, and regulatory scrutiny and penalties.
Aligning Employee and Corporate Incentives
In a previous post, we discussed the challenges that can occur for organizations, and teams within organizations, when incentives aren’t properly aligned.
10 Insights About Workplace Engagement
A workplace that supports employee engagement is a healthy, positive one. Unfortunately, it seems such working environments are uncommon. Surveys indicate that approximately 87% of workers throughout the globe are not engaged with their jobs.