Absenteeism in the workplace is a common phenomenon, costing the US economy $84 billion annually. Absenteeism, also referred to as a “bottom-line killer”, impacts the availability of the workforce and the profitability of organizations. In this guide, we will dive into what absenteeism is, common causes, its impact, and effective absenteeism policies. Contents What is…
Job simplification, also referred to as work simplification, is a job design intervention. In this article, we will take a closer look at work simplification, give a definition, and list a number of best practices on how to do it well. Contents What is work simplification? A definition Job simplification: a brief history 5 work…
Contents The cost of attritionImproving retention through internal mobilityLateral job movesBuilding an agile workforceStart with skillsThe new work At some point, all of your workers will look for new opportunities inside and outside the business. For most businesses, internal movement can be very effective. Allowing your workers to move into new roles, or parts of…
Job enlargement is arguably one of the best-known ways to increase variety in a job. In this article, we will explain what job enlargement is, review its benefits and drawbacks, and end with a few examples of job enlargement in the digital age showing its relevance in today’s dynamic world. Contents What is Job enlargement?…
Learning and development jobs come in all sizes and forms. Increasingly, companies want to ramp up their learning and development efforts – and for good reason. Rapid technological developments and an aging workforce create a significant skills gap that needs to be closed. As a result, many organizations will have to change or update the…
Job interviews have been going on since, well, forever. I suppose when feudal lords ruled the lands, you got the job of being a peasant by not dying, but since then, it’s involved a job interview. And, it must be time for a change. Some companies are starting a first to apply, first to be…
Job enrichment is a well-known job design method. In this guide, we will explain what job enrichment is, dive into the advantages of job enrichment, give examples of how to enrich jobs, and compare job enrichment to job enlargement. Table of content What is job enrichment? A definition Job enrichment theory Advantages of job enrichment…
In a time where companies experience a rapidly growing need to re-and upskill their people, the skills gap analysis becomes an increasingly relevant tool. But where do you start? In this article, we will explain what a skills gap analysis is, why it can be a useful tool, and we will share a three-step approach…
The last year has seen vast changes in the work landscape and it seems that this year will be no different. 2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year for HR, and there’s no better way to kick things off than to make sure you’re putting your best foot forward. We’ve outlined 4 key…
After our recent articles on HR courses for beginners, professionals with a few years of experience, and seasoned practitioners, it only makes sense to complete our HR training series with a piece on Human Resource Management courses. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the key components of HR management training. We’ll…
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