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DiMisa, who is senior vice president, Sales Force Effectiveness at Sibson Consulting, outlined eight design challenges during a recent webinar sponsored by BLR® and HR Hero®. ROI #1. Reduction in Compensation Cost of Sales through Improved Plan Design and Measurement Reducing total incentive compensation costs through improvements in design and planning can yield a near-term […]
When one thinks of the future, it usually involves extremely advanced technology, like hover cars and computer chips in our brains, but usually one never gives the workplace any thought. What would our workplace look like in the future? Would we be sitting at levitating desks? Or possibly communicating with holograms instead of by e-mail? […]
The rising cost of living is hurting more than employees’ wallets—it’s hurting their productivity. And employers are seeing the effects firsthand. ZayZoon’s recent 2024 State of Employee Financial Wellness Report found that while only 36% of employees reported that financial stress impacts their work performance, 63% of employers believed employees who struggle financially perform worse […]
Allowing your employees to celebrate Halloween can be a fun experience and a great way to promote motivation and engagement. If you don’t plan ahead, however, you could be in for some scary results. Probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Halloween is costumes, and many offices allow employees to […]
by Dan Oswald As we kick off 2014, it’s my hope for you that you have the courage of your convictions both in your personal life and at work. I hope you will speak and act according to your beliefs, even in the face of disagreement or criticism. We live in a world where being […]
A very good friend of mine, who is of Polish decent, was reading an article in Polish next to me and pointed to a name referenced repeatedly, that being Michał Anioł. She looked up at me peering over her shoulder and said, “You know this guy.”
In yesterday’s Advisor, we reviewed the good and the bad of preemployment inquiries; today, we take a look at some of the just plain ugly questions that you should never even think of asking.
As the U.S. economy faces turbulence and the lines between work and personal life blur, an increasing number of employees are reporting feelings of burnout. This growing concern is particularly pressing for business leaders who aim to retain talent and sustain productivity. Addressing burnout requires keen attention to early signs and proactive measures to foster […]
Social media is so ubiquitous today that it’s hard to imagine most people spending any substantial amount of time not engaged with social media. While the technology and delivery models are relatively novel, humans have always been social creatures, and social media is a virtual extension of that. Use of Social Media at Work But […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of learning and development (L&D), organizations are constantly seeking innovative approaches to ensure their training initiatives are both effective and engaging. Enter: the PROOF framework, a transformative approach that promises to revolutionize employee training. In an article for Forbes, Morgan Massie, a Forbes Councils Member, an International Coaching Federation-certified coach, and […]