Offboarding done well is like a divorce on good terms where the ex-lovers remain close friends. It’s a process that deserves (almost) as much attention as onboarding. In this article, we’ll zoom in on employee offboarding; what it is, why it matters, how it differs from onboarding, and what an offboarding process looks like. We’ll…
The current Corona-crisis has hurled us into what we regarded only a few months ago as ‘the future of work’. Suddenly, things like digital transformation and running a business with a fully distributed workforce have become a reality for many organizations. But if we choose to look at the glass as being half full, this…
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 we end with 13 effective absenteeism…
The biggest challenge of the growing digital economy is building a digital-ready workforce in an ever-evolving business environment. To do so, any organization must start by filling the talent gap in technological skills, which is vital to digital strategy. Successfully acquiring, developing and deploying talent starts with a strategy that dictates what work will be…
The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has forced many organizations around the world to switch to remote work. For example, companies like Google, Facebook or Microsoft have rolled out work-from-home policies for thousands of employees around the world. A sudden increase in remote working has also prompted a surge in interest in work-from-home software. Stocks of Zoom,…
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…