One of the most common complaints that employees make is the feeling of being under-appreciated. To elaborate on this, employees feel like their collective efforts to better the business either go unnoticed, unacknowledged, or ignored completely. This becomes a prickly thorn to many who expect some kind of positive feedback for their service to the [...]
HR Professionals Aren't Always Taken Seriously Human Resources (HR) professionals aren't always taken seriously. Whether it's their boss (usually an executive), employees, or even job applicants - sometimes HR professionals are viewed as paper-pushers with little technical experience or ability. But why? We'll explore this common misconception in more detail throughout this article. We are HR professionals [...]
Employee Ownership Culture Development Developing an employee ownership culture has many benefits and advantages. It increases productivity, innovation, and leadership in the workforce. This kind of culture can thrive in the corporate world and in the small business world. By empowering employees with a means of achieving ownership, your organization can rapidly change from an uninspiring [...]
Here is the situation. Your organization is growing rapidly and despite all the efforts to squeeze extra productivity out of the current workforce, you need to expand your capabilities and output. Building a new team from scratch is a monumental task full of challenges and unknown variables. There are many processes involved in building a [...]
When we talk about employee retention, we're talking about the specific length of time a given employee (or group of employees) stays in their job. Here are some facts: Average annual turnover across all industries was 15.7% in 2014. Employee turnover has been gradually increasing every year since 2011. The American Management Association (AMA) estimates the [...]
How to Win Friends and Influence People. One of the most instructive books I've ever read on human relations is How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Mr. Carnegie developed this book over the course of many years, having done an incredible amount of research and experimentation. Throughout the book, the famous Mr. Carnegie provides [...]
Hiring based on only skills and experience is a common mistake many businesses make. It’s the section of the resume that recruiters pay the most attention to and often make the most mistakes. We look into how skills and experience are overrated, what the risks are of giving it too much weight, and the other [...]
