Managers often refer to employee engagement and team-building as essential elements in retaining high-calibre workers. The advantages and disadvantages of team-building are clear: without a team-building premise, employees may feel adrift and lack necessary supervision; the disadvantages of team-building can make some employees, e.g. entrepreneurial ‘rain-makers,’ feel stifled or tied to the hip of a …
HR Management
5 Myths About Motivating Employees
Most managers, who can hold extensive discussions about strategy, implementation and effective usage of resources will find themselves at their wit’s end, when asked what they’ve done differently to motivate their teams, of late. Jim Clifton, Chairman and CEO of Gallup in his blog estimates that out of the US’s roughly 100 million full time …
Human Resources: How to Avoid a High Turnover Rate
Employees are the backbone of any company, and whether your company’s employees number fewer than ten or into the thousands, your human resources department should strive to reduce turnover. The positive outcomes of a low turnover rate include lower costs, a positive company culture, and employee loyalty. As a human resources professional, you’re especially suited …
HR Tips for Boosting Employee Self Esteem
The power of self-esteem is incredible. When a person feels good about him or herself, in the workplace, he or she is more capable of doing a good job on a regular basis. Likewise, if an employee has a low level of self-esteem, that person struggles with nearly any action or task. Though many people …
Human Resources: How to Write Better-Performing Job Postings
A company is only as strong as its employees, and if you want the best employees, you need to write the best job postings. A posting tells potential employees exactly what they can expect from the job, including the benefits you offer workers and the skills you are looking for in the applicants. Writing compelling …
Human Resources: Popular HR Tech You Should Know
The human resources department is the backbone of any company, but the department is only as strong as the HR technology that it uses. The job involves processing requests from employees, keeping track of payroll, issuing paychecks, and hiring new employees. With the right software and technologies at your disposal, you can do your job …