What We Can Learn from the Workplace Shooting in Aurora, Illinois
On Friday, February 15, 2019, a gunman named Gary Martin shot and killed five of his coworkers, wounded one coworker, and injured five police officers.
Author: Kelly Creighton
5 Things to Know About Human Capital Management in 2019
The people of an organization should now be considered its greatest asset, so experts in the modern-day workplace are looking to transform Human Resources (HR) departments into human capital management (HCM) departments, emphasizing the importance of their people.
How to Effectively Implement Employee Self-Assessments
Yesterday’s post covered the pros and cons of employee self-assessments, and today’s post will cover how to effectively implement them.
Hiring Expert Shares Insight into Conducting Successful Phone Interviews
As technology continues to advance, so does the hiring process. More employers are turning away from old practices in favor of newer, digital initiatives that provide jobseekers with the experience they want and expect.
Workplace Culture Predictions for 2030
At the start of a new year, it’s common to make predictions about trends for the coming months. Predictions are based on emerging trends, sociopolitical and market factors, etc. Given that a new year isn’t usually that different from the previous year, these are often safe predictions.
Leaders: Connect with Your Employees (without Oversharing)
According to research, our brains respond positively to those we feel a personal connection with, causing us to try harder, perform better, and act kinder toward colleagues and leaders with whom we connect. Though leaders should connect with their employees and convey emotion and vulnerability to increase positive employee responses and build trust, they must […]
Need to Hire Tech Talent? Better Up the Ante
Recruiting tech talent continues to remain a challenge in 2019, as many workers are holding out for bigger salaries and better job offers. “If employers are having trouble bringing on technology talent, they may need to take a second look at their salary offers,” suggests staffing firm, Robert Half Technology.
Pros and Cons of Employee Self-Assessments
Both employees and managers perform better when they receive regular feedback, and employees state that they desire more feedback from their bosses, leading many organizations to get rid of their annual employee performance reviews or supplement them with more regular forms of employee feedback, like employee self-assessments.
How to Stimulate Ethical Behavior in the Workplace
Unethical behavior in the workplace costs businesses a lot of money, integrity, and marketable clout.
Cultivate Strong Partnerships with These 5 Tips
Businesses form partnerships for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, developing capabilities internally doesn’t make sense in the long run for the short-term needs of a particular opportunity, and sometimes, the needs are immediate, making developing those capabilities impractical.