Create an employee contract that is unique to each employment relationship by covering these 10 details. Although the majority of employees in the U.S. work under at-will agreements, some employers choose to have their employees work under legally binding employment contracts. Before determining...
A stellar employee leaves your company for another job. Perhaps they were lured by a recruiter offering an enticing salary and impressive perks, or maybe they just wanted to try something new. But months — or even years — later, they’re knocking on your door again. Turns out the grass wasn’t...
Engaged employees offer a lot of benefits to your business. Here's how to get them there. Employees want to feel invested in and connected to their work. Engaged employees are less absent, more productive and more communicative. To boost employee engagement, create a strong company culture and be...
Performance evaluations are the best way to identify the strengths and opportunities for improvement presented by the employees of an organization. They are also an instrument to promote meritocracy and facilitate administrative decision-making such as distribution of bonuses, salary increases,...
You can start to use these methods right away, and they don’t cost a thing. These are the seven secret employee motivation techniques that I have found to work. You can start to use these methods right away, and they don’t cost a thing. 1. Get to Know Each Member of Your Team “Don’t forget to get...
Hiring top candidates requires a lot of planning, strategy, and investment. Despite putting a lot of effort in sourcing, scrutinizing, and onboarding the best talent, companies find it challenging to retain their employees for a considerable amount of time. The greatest challenge that CEOs are...
2020 left employees feeling disengaged, burnt out, and downright exhausted – what can leaders do? Change was the only constant in 2020 and may continue to be so as we head into an uncertain new year. Many are stepping into 2021 with a sense of cautious optimism, but the impact of a prolonged...
Prior to the pandemic, it was already clear that one of the key leadership qualities that sets great bosses apart is empathy — the ability to understand and care about others’ emotions. Empathy has become even more important amid the coronavirus crisis, with managers needing to focus more on their...
Retention rates for mentees are 50 percent higher than those not mentored. In fact, mentoring can have a much greater impact on retention than salary increases. Think back to the time when someone provided you with the best advice or opportunity that fundamentally shaped your career. Was it a...
Why businesses are rethinking how they train their teams. Before the devastating impact of COVID-19, many businesses were already looking to move more face-to-face training to remote learning formats for cost and efficiency reasons. Then 2020 arrived, bringing with it the disastrous pandemic....
Communication and collaboration tools, engaging activities, and hybrid working opportunities are key. COVID-19 has shifted the way we work, with many employees transitioning to working from home. This presents a new set of challenges for employers, as they need to keep employees engaged with a...
Leaders know that every person needs something a little different from their supervisors. Great leaders adjust their leadership approaches to customize to what their people need. Some people need more encouragement, while others need to be left alone. Some people need frequent feedback, while...