Elevating the Candidate Experience: Tips for Closing Top Job Applicants
It’s hard to find available workers with skills that are in high demand. Recruitment marketing, the right job ads, and bonuses attract more applicants, but it takes a while to convert the best candidates into new hires. In an increasingly competitive job market, it’s more important than ever to optimize your hiring cycle. Discover how […]
Read ArticleHow to Promote and Measure DEI Initiatives Year-Round
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been popular in response to social justice issues in America. For a real impact, DEI must go further than a politically correct press release or a single round of diversity hires. Your company will need a year-round commitment to succeed with DEI, but the changes can pay dividends […]
Read ArticleStay Interviews: Retention Benefits, Tips, and Questions to Ask
Retention is a top priority in most HR departments. Recruiting new employees is expensive and time consuming. Turnover problems will continue if employees don’t feel engaged. The workers who feel engaged are more motivated and less likely to leave on short notice. An employee engagement survey is one of the best tools for measuring and […]
Read ArticlePay Transparency: What it Means for HR and How to Prepare
Admittedly, new regulations and social change can be disruptive for HR policies and routines. Progress may be slower than most like, but equitable pay might help reduce one form of inequality. Pay transparency is already picking up steam across America. It’s one of those issues where changing social norms may arrive before new legislation affects […]
Read ArticleEmployee Engagement Surveys: Best Practices + Questions to Ask
Retention is a top priority in most HR departments. Recruiting new employees is expensive and time consuming. Turnover problems will continue if employees don’t feel engaged. The workers who feel engaged are more motivated and less likely to leave on short notice. An employee engagement survey is one of the best tools for measuring and […]
Read ArticleUnderstanding 9-Box Reporting for Performance Management
Employee reviews need to accurately judge an employee’s recent performance as well as future potential. An easy framework for combining these two critical metrics and sorting employees into categories is a simple 9-box grid. Some judgment calls involve a lot of potential for bias and subjectivity, but clearly defined metrics can make assessments more fair. […]
Read ArticleOrganizational Charts: Why Every Company Needs One
Efficient companies need to be well organized and dedicated to planning ahead. An organizational chart, or org chart, can go a long way in accomplishing this. An org chart allows you to visualize the hierarchy and connections within your workforce. Developing an org chart may highlight problems in the organization’s communication and workflow, but not […]
Read ArticleTips for Setting, Measuring, and Tracking Employee Goals
Vague goals, like New Year’s resolutions, are easily forgotten. A resolution to “get healthy” might not last a week while you debate investing in a gym membership. Likewise, employee goals need even more detailed structure than fitness goals, including measuring and tracking progress. How can companies ensure employee goals are not only appropriately set, but […]
Read Article7 Must-Haves for Successful Employee Review Process
Your company’s employee review process says a lot about your company culture. Reviews aren’t just a designated time to tell workers how to improve their performance. Rather, the employee review process has the potential to improve employee engagement and overall company culture. It is easy for the employee review process to veer off-course: With HR […]
Read ArticleIs the Netconnect HR Conference Worth Attending? You Bet It Is!
We get it… attending conferences can be a financial and time burden for some—booking travel accommodations, multiple days out of the office, etc. When it comes to Netconnect, our own annual HR technology conference, we are dedicated to bringing you all the benefits of an HR conference without all the hassle. In years past, Netconnect […]
Read ArticleUsing HR Surveys to Create a Culture of Employee Feedback
HR surveys can be a powerful tool for Human Resources, but many employees have good reasons to be skeptical. When used correctly, routine surveys can identify problems and open up new channels for communication and accountability. Discover how to use HR surveys to strengthen the culture in your workplace. How are employee surveys conducted? Some […]
Read ArticleCheers from Peers: The Importance of Employee Recognition and Kudos
Employee recognition and appreciation can make a big difference in motivating workers. Managers and employers tend to assume that salary, benefits, and work-life balance are the biggest reasons for good workers to quit. However, a majority of employees report that “not feeling valued by their organization” is a top-three reason for leaving a job. In […]
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