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It’s common in workplaces to hear people talk about “ownership.” Typically—and unfortunately—this is often in the context of people lacking ownership. But what do we mean when we say someone is (or isn’t) taking ownership over something?
2018 has been a rough year for recruiters, as ManpowerGroup points out that 46% of employers say they cannot find the skills they need to fill open jobs. It may be a jobseekers’ market, but memories of past recessions are keeping jobseekers from being optimistic about seeking out new opportunities.
Technology is changing industries across the globe. From the use of basic-level robotics to virtual reality (VR) headsets, the amount of technology that humans experience is constantly increasing—even on a daily basis. And the human resources (HR) industry is no different. With obvious benefits such as automated workflows and streamlined processes, it may come as […]
Feedback is crucial to employee development, both to reinforce positive behaviors and to address and correct negative behaviors. Additionally, regular feedback is important in helping employees advance in their careers within the organization. Unfortunately, many organizations continue to limit their formal employee feedback to an annual review.
At Ally, we define a connected culture as one where every employee feels accepted, valued, and a sense of belonging. We strive to build a purpose-driven organization that’s grounded in a connected culture and a highly engaged workforce. Being a purpose-driven company is not something you can elect out of—at least not if you want […]
The numbers are in: It is a jobseeker’s economy.
An employee continues to make mistakes that cost the company money. You meet with her and place her on a performance improvement plan (PIP). After the 60-day PIP period ends, you conclude that her performance did not improve adequately and terminate her employment. The employee files a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) […]
Succession plans are a great way of filling executive seats during these difficult hiring times. However, there are some rules and best practices you need to consider before carving your succession plan into stone.
Continuing yesterday’s post, here are six additional timeless qualities that effective and successful leaders own that you’ll want to keep in mind.
As a learning and development (L&D) professional, you understand the importance of creating different types of learning and development programs for your organization and promoting them across your organization. But sometimes, terms and titles can get jumbled, and it may become a little complicated to decipher when you should offer what type of program and […]