What’s Trending in Talent Management?
Managing talent is the single most important job of HR and organizational leaders. Just three years ago, 93 percent of CEOs knew they needed to change how their companies were attracting and retaining talent...
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Your Organization needs a Code of Conduct—Here’s Why
A code of conduct is an important tool in HR management. In fact, 86 percent of Fortune Global 200 companies utilize a code of conduct. But what is a code of conduct and why...
Why Writing Better Job Descriptions Matters
Writing accurate job descriptions is one of the most important aspects of conducting an effective job search. The search for new talent is difficult enough as is and a poorly-written job description can leave...
Leveraging Technology for Business Growth
Technological research giant Gartner, Inc. recently made a bold prediction in regards to the state of business technology moving forward. According to their hypothesis, the Internet of Things will save consumers and businesses $1...
Employee Retention: Answering Why Employees Leave their Jobs
Why Good Employees Leave Their Jobs A 2015 report surveyed 400 full-time U.S. employees and found the subject of employee retention centers on developing meaningful workplace relationships. Due to the sheer volume of interaction,...
Why You Should Care About Office Ergonomics
By now you’ve most likely heard the phrase “Sitting is the new smoking.” Thanks to the sedentary work environments of many white-collar professions, employees lack significant amounts of mobility during the day. The reality...
How to Write a Better Office Memo
In the United States, employees often find themselves constantly bombarded by emails. Around 3.2 hours a day are spent checking work-related emails while another 3.1 hours are spent checking personal emails, according to the...
Clearing Up Office Clutter in 4 Steps
A messy office or workspace is more than just an eyesore—office clutter can damage your professional image, according to a study by OfficeMax. This study found that 40 percent of employees assume their messy co-workers...
5 Ways to Increase Employee Productivity
Employee engagement remains one of the primary factors in the success of a business. Unfortunately, only 32 percent of Americans are engaged in their work according to a Gallup poll. While this number has...
Top 5 Job Skills to Look for in Your Candidates
Finding the right candidate for an open position often proves difficult, with employers interviewing about 20 percent of the average 118 applicants they receive. According to Mike Kappel, CEO of Patriot Software, employers need...
Business Skills Training for Improved Team Projects
In the United States alone, $122 million out of every $1 billion invested goes to waste, due to lackluster project performance. That’s a staggering amount of money, but it might not surprise you if...