The great debate over whether or not telecommuting makes good business sense was brought up in the news this year due to Yahoo’s newest CEO, Marrisa Mayer, eliminating this work practice from the company. Some critics said she was making a mistake, while others defended her position. Whichever side of the fence you are on, …
Employee Retention
5 Human Resource Management Planning Tips for 2013
Today’s human resource professional manages the company’s most important asset – the employees. As a result, this asset needs to be managed like any other. It is essential to handle tasks like employee training, bringing in new hires, minimizing employee costs, and even dealing with termination. These aspects are all just one part of the …
Diary of a Mad Sales Recruiter
There seems to be some mystery about the average day of a professional sales recruiter. You know, the person dressed in business attire, sitting on the other side of the desk, looking down a pair of reading glasses while sifting through piles of resumes. Just how do they choose certain people to interview – is …
What Does an Engaged vs. Unengaged Workforce Look Like? Infographic!
Have you ever wondered what a fully engaged workforce can do for your organization? This week, National Business Research Institute has provided us with an excellent Infographic that shows what an engaged workforce actually looks like in contrast with an unengaged workforce. Take the time to consider how you can better get your employees on board with company …
What Does Workplace Productivity Look Like?
As part of my duties as a Human Resources content writer for a software company, I have been developing a well-rounded HR content library. This massive library of information helps to educate thousands of employees around the nation on important topics. This week, I have been writing about “workplace productivity” topics, which are near and …
GuestPost-Three Retention Secrets for a High Performance Environment
High performance environments are stressful workplaces, to say the least. When results are king, mediocrity is disdained and failure intolerable. Some employees burn out in the struggle to consistently meet the high expectations typical of these environments. Meanwhile, the individuals who thrive in these environments have intense ambition–and are always on the lookout for greener …