by Sunil Bagai July 28, 2016 Follow @ZenithtalentJuly 28, 2016 Companies today are experiencing major issues with employee retention. The lure of the gig economy has grown from a “necessary evil” in the aftermath of the recession to a lucrative business opportunity for driven professionals. These individuals seek the flexibility, freedom, self-direction and higher income … Continue reading In-Demand Employee Retention Strategies for an On-Demand Workforce
by Justin Blanchard July 25, 2016 Follow @servermaniaincJuly 25, 2016 If you’re a small business owner, then eventually you’re going to have to fire someone. It’s an uncomfortable truth – and an unfortunate aspect of being in a leadership position. Of course, knowing that doesn’t make the process any easier, or any less intimidating. “Firing … Continue reading As A Small Business Owner, How Can You Tell When It’s Time To Let An Employee Go?
by Victoria Heckstall July 22, 2016 Follow @wahmjourney91July 22, 2016 Desktop backgrounds are a major part of your day in the office, and yet they are so often forgotten. If you want to have a great desktop background, you have to make it branded, but you also have to make sure that it’s not too … Continue reading Desktop Backgrounds For Every Employee
by Philip Kushmaro July 18, 2016 Follow @PhilipKushmaroJuly 18, 2016 If you told Don Draper in Mad Men that in four decades, people would be walking around clutching their mobile phones like zombies and trying to catch Pokemons, he probably would have just given you another scotch on the rocks. He also wouldn’t have believed … Continue reading 3 Types of Businesses Using Apps to Improve Employee Productivity
by Hilary Jarman July 13, 2016July 13, 2016 The modern workforce now includes employees spanning three distinct generations. While all employees are inherently different despite age, differences between these generations do follow common themes– each has its own knowledge, strengths and weaknesses. Managers must know how to work with them all to maintain a successful … Continue reading Multi-Generational Employee Motivation [Infographic]
by Brittany Berger July 13, 2016 Follow @bberg1010July 13, 2016 Whether you run a month-old startup with minimal funds or a big corporate marketing team, a strong social presence is something you know you need to invest in. Unfortunately, with everyone on social, publishing millions of pieces of content per minute, making your mark can … Continue reading 5 Key Elements of a Successful Employee Advocacy Program
by Henry Albrecht July 12, 2016July 12, 2016 Views on wellness programs go back and forth. On one hand, health care costs have skyrocketed and offering employee health care plans with top-notch preventative care should help to reduce those costs. On the other hand, many wellness programs antagonize the people they most need to change … Continue reading This is What Happens When You Invest in Employee Wellness
by Brian Stupp July 9, 2016 Follow @IOUFinancialJuly 9, 2016 In today’s environment, employees tend to feel as they are working WAY harder than they have in years past. They are taking on additional responsibilities and feel under compensated. For companies in the position to use raises to reward and retain employees, the common question … Continue reading Timing and Scenarios to Consider Before Giving an Employee a Raise
by Shea Heaver July 7, 2016 Follow @sheaverJuly 7, 2016 In 1943 Abraham Maslow first brought his Hierarchy of Needs theory to the world in which he looks at what motivates individuals. He claimed that people are motivated by things and circumstance that range from basic survival up through up to the ability to reach … Continue reading Maslow in the Context of Leadership and Employee Engagement
by Jacob Shriar July 5, 2016 Follow @jacobshriarJuly 5, 2016 Engaged employees will work harder for your organization and give discretionary effort. Here are 10 questions that companies should ask themselves if they want to improve their company culture. Personal Growth Personal growth is something that you always need to be offering your team. … Continue reading 10 Employee Engagement Questions Companies Should Ask Themselves
