It pays to be really good at employee recognition. Valued employees perform better, are more engaged, offer better customer service and lower turnover. If you want to tap into the power and benefits of engaged workers (and happy coworkers), then you don’t want Read More
Do you expect that your new hires will leave within 12 months? Monster.com reports 30% of external new hires turn over within the first two years of employment while the Society of Human Resource Management reports that turnover can be as much as Read More
How Annual Reviews are Hurting Your Team As diverse as corporate America is, there is one thing most managers and workers can agree on. The annual performance review system stinks. In many businesses and organizations, the annual performance review is a perfunctory task Read More
There’s a lot of buzz about workplace culture these days. From the access to video games, ping-pong tables and nap pods at Google Headquarters, to free yoga classes and unlimited vacation at Twitter, it’s easy to find enviable lists of perks that are Read More
Ask any HR manager and they will tell you an employee that brings problems from home to work, will not be an effective employee. HR managers indicate that financial woes are the primary issue distracting employees. When this happens, that employee’s personal issue Read More
May is an exciting month where we celebrate many types of graduations. You may have attended a kindergarten promotion, held a reception for a high school graduate or purchased a congratulatory card for a new college grad. Graduation ceremonies emphasize past accomplishments and Read More