You’ve talked to or surveyed your employees to find out what they would like to see around the office that would make them feel more appreciated or part of the “team.” You researched different Employee Engagement programs to find out which ones could be implemented right away and at little to no cost to the… Continue reading Jumping on the “Employee Engagement” Bandwagon: Part 3
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Jumping on the “Employee Engagement” Bandwagon: Part 2
In Part 1, we talked about first getting to know what your employees would like to see. Here in Part 2, we will talk about some general ideas to consider integrating into your workplace. While there are plenty of different options available, sometimes its best to start with some simple ideas and let the company… Continue reading Jumping on the “Employee Engagement” Bandwagon: Part 2
Jumping on the “Employee Engagement” Bandwagon: Part 1
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to lead a session at #HRU’s first Chicago conference focused on Employee Engagement. (For upcoming dates in other U.S. cities, check them out here at: http://www.globalhru.com) Employee Engagement is the latest “buzz” phrase in HR with so many companies now realizing that they have to step up and do something… Continue reading Jumping on the “Employee Engagement” Bandwagon: Part 1
Bring Back The Pink Slips!
Back in the days of the Personnel Department, the “pink slip” was a notice included with the employee’s paycheck notifying them that their employment had ended, either by termination or layoff. No one knows when this practice came into being, or how it was even labeled with the color pink. Even Peter Liebhold, a curator… Continue reading Bring Back The Pink Slips!
Onboarding New Employees: Doesn’t Stop Their First Day of Work
After weeks or months are trying to find the "perfect candidate," you finally hired that new employee! On Day 1: they came in, did their paperwork and you whisked them off to their new department to become familiar with their new position and new employees. Your job is done, right? Sure, if all you wanted… Continue reading Onboarding New Employees: Doesn’t Stop Their First Day of Work
Why Your Company Should Not Use an ATS in Recruiting
Every time a new piece of software comes out, everyone is quick to check it out and jump on the bandwagon of “ooooh, we need this!” A company will spend thousands of dollars to buy the new software, customize it to what they think is their needs and then train everyone on how to use… Continue reading Why Your Company Should Not Use an ATS in Recruiting
Are All “Employees” Really Created Equal?
I recently had a discussion with a manager as to whether or not the Temporary Staffing employees we use during our busy seasons should be entitled to the same benefits as our long-term employees…and I was shocked at our opposing points of view on the matter. First, what are “Temps? Wikipedia defines it as: Temporary… Continue reading Are All “Employees” Really Created Equal?
Because Its “Tradition” Doesn’t Make It Okay
Last week, a flight attendant made the news in Chicago for taking a picture inside the engine of the plane she was working on and airline employees were all up in arms over the situation because, as they put it, “It’s been a long-standing tradition in our industry.” Translation: They saw nothing wrong with it.… Continue reading Because Its “Tradition” Doesn’t Make It Okay
If Its On the Internet, It Must Be True!
How quick are we to believe what we read and find on the Internet! Remember the State Farm Insurance commercials promoting their mobile app where the girl tells her friend “If it on the Internet, it must be true.” We laugh and roll our eyes at the stupidity of the comment…yet, so many people pass judgment or… Continue reading If Its On the Internet, It Must Be True!
Do Not Use Overtime as a “Performance” Award!
Whether you are a seasoned or new manager – repeat after me: “Overtime is not an award for performance.” Reality: “Overtime” is that necessary evil businesses have to face when a critical job simply needs to get done and it can’t be done within a normal allotted period of time. Yes – employees like overtime… Continue reading Do Not Use Overtime as a “Performance” Award!
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