by George DicksonSeptember 26, 2016 Everyone hates annual employee evaluations, but I don’t think that’s a big secret. Many employees dread their upcoming evaluation for weeks or months in advance — and whether they’re willing to admit it or not — most managers hate employee evaluations as much or more than employees do. But everyone … Continue reading 6 Research-Backed Reasons to Rethink Your Annual Employee Evaluation
by George DicksonSeptember 25, 2016 Unexpectedly losing a great employee is one of the most costly events that can happen to an organization. What’s worse, the departure of even one or two top-performers or a charismatic leader can trigger a spiral of additional turnover. Unlike other major disasters, a turnover spiral is often avoidable, and … Continue reading 7 Easy Ways to Solve High Employee Turnover
by Matt Goldman Follow @TheOriginalBullSeptember 24, 2016 When it comes time to start a job, or to take on more responsibility, we experience a number of emotions. We’re excited to start something new, nervous about working in an unknown environment, and scared that we might not be qualified. While everyone won’t experience the same range … Continue reading The Gamification of Employee Training
by Tribal ImpactSeptember 17, 2016 In my last post, I listed 19 of the most recognized employee social advocacy tools on the market but watch this space – I’m sure new ones will be added to the list. I’ve been lucky enough to view demonstrations and even use many of the tools first hand. As … Continue reading 7 Smart Employee Advocacy Features That Could Save You Time (& Money)
by Sarah Goodall Follow @sarahgoodallSeptember 16, 2016 You’ve decided employee advocacy is right for your business, you’ve chosen your tool and you’ve identified a pilot group of employees. You’re ready to launch but what guidance should you give your employees before they sign up and start sharing? Whilst the ultimate goal of employee advocacy may … Continue reading 8 Onboarding Topics For Your Employee Advocacy Program
by Sean Pomeroy Follow @Sean_PomeroySeptember 16, 2016 The Real Value of an Employee Development and Training Solution Many organizations that we speak with tell us that while they understand the value of employee training and development, they aren’t certain they need a formal learning management program to deliver, track and manage that training. Many of … Continue reading Taking Employee Training to the Next Level
by Caitlin Zucal Follow @Caitlin_ZucalSeptember 16, 2016 We all know the proverb, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” In 2016, that’s no longer the case. Less than one-third of U.S. workers are engaged at work. Instead of coming to the office bursting with energy, many arrive dreading countless emails and afternoons … Continue reading Increase Employee Productivity with Gamification
by Jeff Barrett Follow @barrettallAugust 27, 2016 Influencers and Pokemon have a lot in common. Most are trying to catch them, few are clear on how to do it and it can be a very time-consuming process. That’s what happens with anything that’s new. There isn’t a set guideline on how to work with or … Continue reading Employee Advocacy: Tapping Influence Inside Your Own Walls
August 2, 2016 This past February, I presented a case study of a company’s relationship with a nonprofit around employee volunteer engagement. A quick recap: A well-meaning company wanted to do a group volunteer activity with a nonprofit they financially supported The nonprofit didn’t have a readily structured and meaningful group volunteer project for the … Continue reading Making Employee Volunteers Matter: Part II
by Suzanna ColbergAugust 23, 2016 When it comes to sourcing quality talent, employee referrals have been shown to outpace just about every other recruiting source. In fact, 46% of candidates referred to a company through an employee referral program end up staying at least a year with the company, compared to just 33% from job … Continue reading Guiding Your Employee Referral Program with Data
