Job abandonment can have a negative impact on your organization. When someone fails to show up at work, it causes schedules and productivity disruptions and others must fill the void and repeat the recruitment process. This article gives an overview of the issue, why it may happen, ways to prevent it, and how to create…
The ongoing pandemic is changing many things for employers and employees alike, including workplace wellness trends. Free healthy food in the office fridge and on-site fitness classes might not be the most relevant benefits to offer this year. So then what are the workplace wellness trends to watch out for in 2021? What’s in?1. Mental…
Full cycle recruiting can benefit the candidate, the recruiter, and the organization. In this article, we’ll take a look at full cycle recruiting, its benefits and drawbacks, and the six main stages of this recruitment process. ContentsWhat is full cycle recruiting?Pros and cons The full cycle recruiting process in 6 steps– Preparing– Sourcing– Screening– Selecting–…
Harvard professor John Kotter developed what is probably the most influential model of change. However, seasoned change management professionals are often dissatisfied with the model. In this article, we will look at the pros and cons of the Kotter model. We’ll discuss why it’s become popular, where its weaknesses lie, and how HR professionals can…
Across most industries, the competition for talent is tough. As an HR professional, you must be strategic in order to attract the right talent and retain employees. Offering an appealing and generous compensation package is an important part of your employee value proposition. To stand out from other organizations, what should your compensation package include and…
HR professionals need to have good knowledge of discriminatory employment practices and how to avoid them. This includes intentional discrimination – disparate treatment – and unintentional subtle forms of discrimination – disparate impact. In this article, we will focus on disparate treatment and how you can make sure that you and your organization are doing…
A solid people strategy helps your organization improve performance and navigate transformations. How you empower your people determines the benefit they provide to your business. You need a plan to develop and enhance their skills to take full advantage of what they have to offer. The world is changing fast, and your people strategy must…
Today’s HR professionals are facing a growing skills gap. A recent survey found that 60% of employees believe that their current skill set will become outdated in the next three to five years. This poses a challenge for HR. Not only will their existing skills become obsolete, but they will also need to develop new…