July, 2022

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Headcount Planning: An HR Practitioner’s Guide

Analytics in HR

Well-executed headcount planning helps your organization grow sustainably and improve performance. Let’s explore what headcount planning is and how you can implement headcount planning best practices at your business. Contents What is headcount planning? Why does your organization need headcount planning? Headcount planning best practices. What is headcount planning?

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Mind-Blowing Statistics on Performance Management, Reviews, and Employee Engagement

ClearCompany HRM

This article was published in September 2019 and updated with new statistics in July 2022. Employee engagement and performance management statistics — and in particular, data around performance reviews — are essentially inseparable. Any changes made to one area are almost certain to have an effect on the others. For example, performance review statistics show that more frequent reviews and feedback lead to an increase in employee engagement.

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15Five Raises $52M in New Funding to Drive the HR Transformation of Where, How, and Why We Work

15Five

I am excited to announce that we’ve received $52 Million in Series C funding, led by Quad Partners with additional funding from our previous investors Next47, Origin Ventures, Edison Partners, Matrix Partners, Point Nine Capital, and New Ground Ventures. This latest funding round validates our proven approach to human-centered talent management and strengthens 15Five’s role as a foundational layer in a new world of work, enabling strategic HR leaders with innovative ways to attract, develop, and

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Transparent communication: Making it a reality in the workplace

Achievers

No matter your organization’s size or industry, honest, transparent communication in the workplace is essential. It can help you keep company culture strong in good times and in bad and retain top talent for years to come. But what does transparent communication at work actually look like, and how can you support it at your company? Read on to find out.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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11 Ways to be a Giver at Work

The People Equation

In the New York Times bestselling book, Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success , author Adam Grant makes the case for being a “giver.” He writes, “Givers don’t wait for signs of potential. Because they tend to be trusting and optimistic about other people’s intentions, in their roles as leaders and mentors, givers are inclined to see the potential in everyone.

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HR Generalist Job Description: Everything You Need to Know

Analytics in HR

An HR Generalist job description differs from company to company, depending on the seniority level, the organization size, and the HR operating model. However, some responsibilities, competencies, and qualifications of a Human Resources Generalist role are common across all companies and industries. In this article, we will discuss some HR generalist duties and skills along with a sample HR generalist job description to help you understand the role better.

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Recognition Boosts Employee Engagement and Productivity | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

This post was originally published in October 2019 and updated in July 2022 to reflect new information about how employee recognition impacts employee engagement and productivity. According to a recent Gallup poll , we’re in an employee engagement slump: only 32% of U.S. employees are engaged at work, and 17% are actively disengaged. A lack of engagement can lead to a decrease in productivity and employee retention — and it’s expensive, too.

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5 Easy Ways to Make Your Next Company Event Memorable… Without Going Over Budget 

Hppy

There are several ways in which you can make your next company event memorable. But to ensure you don’t go over budget, you need to work out how much all of your necessary costs will be, how much you can afford to put towards your event, and how much money you will have leftover for creating the wow factor. You’ll need to consider necessary costs like site rental, electricity, tech rentals, marketing for your event, and catering.

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Employee motivation: Definition and how to improve it

Achievers

Employee motivation can serve as a major driver of organizational success. But keeping team members motivated still proves elusive for many organizations today, and not without reason. Every employee responds to different motivators, and investing in the wrong ones only depletes your company’s budget without effect. Preferences also shift over time, so what engages your workforce right now is almost certain to evolve in the coming years.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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Should You Give Advice or Coach?

The People Equation

“Hey, I need a sounding board. Can I run something past you?” This is pretty typical at work, especially if you’re a leader. But what if you’re not in a position of titled leadership? If you’re an individual contributor, congratulations! Somebody sees you as a trustworthy confidant. Should you offer advice or coach them? Is there a difference? Should you coach if you’re not a leader?

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WFH depression: why it happens and what you can do

Workable

To be 100% upfront and transparent, I’ve worked at home exclusively for the past 13 years. I have no plans to go back into the office. But sometimes, I miss face-to-face coworker interaction. While I do many Zoom meetings and meet friends for lunch, everything is so scheduled. There’s minimal spontaneous conversation with coworkers about work or what we’re watching on Netflix.

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companies offering to pay for abortion travel: genuine help or performative stunt?

Ask a Manager

This post, companies offering to pay for abortion travel: genuine help or performative stunt? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m sure you’ve seen the policy releases from large companies promising employees and their dependents reimbursement if they are in a state that has banned abortion and they need to travel out of state to obtain one.

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What Makes a Good Performance Management System for HR?

ClearCompany HRM

Technology has quickly become a necessity for handling every function of HR, including performance management. Although human resources technology hasn’t always been what you’d describe as cutting-edge, that’s quickly changing — it’s expected to be a $35 billion industry by 2028. 82% of HR leaders say they’ve upgraded their tech stack since the pandemic to keep up with the competitive talent market.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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8 Learning and Talent Development Topics for Better Employee Retention

TalentCulture

Investment in learning and talent development is an essential ingredient of every company’s engagement and retention plans. What is one crucial topic to include in employee L&D that will lead to better employee engagement and retention? To help you create an effective L&D program, we asked L&D professionals and business leaders this question for their […].

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What is employee turnover, and how can you address it?

Achievers

The Great Resignation means that employee turnover is one of the biggest issues confronting companies today. Unprecedented employee mobility, a lack of available talent in certain industries and fields, and a lack of understanding as to what really drives employee turnover are a combination that’s toxic for organizational success. But your enterprise isn’t helpless when it comes to retaining the talent it needs to stay competitive.

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Situational Leadership: What it Is and How to Build It (With Examples)

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is situational leadership? Understanding the situational leadership model. What are the four styles of situational leadership? What are some examples of when a situational leadership style might best be used? What are the qualities of a situational leader? What are some situational leadership examples? Why is situational leadership effective?

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STEAM Jobs List: 10 Careers that Combine Art and Math

EverFi - HR

While it is easy to separate interests and careers into purely left brain or right brain, STEAM programs have shown that art is an integral part of science and technology learning. Whether your students have shown interest in advanced math, engineering, or even just love video games, there is a career path out there for them. Here is a list of 10 careers combining art and math skills to spark your students’ interests in more ways than one: 3D Modeler. 3D modelers use software to develop vi

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Trending Payroll Statistics

Staying up-to-date on the latest decisions and payroll statistics ensures businesses can remain compliant and efficient. B2B Reviews research compiled the latest data to help businesses stay on top of payroll in 2024 and prepare for the future.

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how to ask about salary when you’re invited to interview

Ask a Manager

This post, how to ask about salary when you’re invited to interview , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have been applying for a few jobs and have had interviews. It seems that it takes some time getting through the interview process before salary expectations are discussed. More often than not, within my field at least, the salary ranges for the position responsibilities and requirements are notoriously low.

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ClearCompany's Recruiting Strategies for Talent Success™

ClearCompany HRM

Last week, ClearCompany’s Director of Talent Acquisition, Brian Abraham, talked with us about how adding candidate sourcers to our recruiting team enabled more consistent hiring with a lean team — start here if you missed Part 1! In today’s post, we interviewed ClearCompany’s Director of Talent Acquisition, Brian Abraham. With 20 years of experience recruiting for high-growth technology companies spanning corporate, agency, and services consulting, Abraham is passionate about connecting A-level

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How the Era of Hybrid Work Impacts Employee Travel, Spending, and the Workplace Experience

TalentCulture

Sponsored by: SAP Concur The next chapter of the future of work – hybrid work—is underway as businesses return to the physical office in some capacity while honoring employee flexibility to work from home. Hybrid work is new territory, and there’s more to consider than desk assignments. With employees working from different locations on any […].

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7 HR Business Partner Metrics Examples

Analytics in HR

Organizations with efficient HR business partners have enhanced employee performance, revenue, and profits by 22%, 7%, and 9%, respectively. HRBPs can greatly impact organizational performance and achieving overall business objectives. Thus, it is essential to track HR business partner metrics to ensure that your company’s HRBPs are effective.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Servant Leadership: Definition Plus Benefits and Drawbacks

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is servant leadership? 10 principles of servant leadership. 7 characteristics of servant leadership. Servant leadership vs. traditional leadership. What does servant leadership look like in practice? Pros and cons of servant leadership. How to become a "servant first" leader.

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EXCLUSIVE REPORT: $4.6 Billion and Three New Unicorns: Q2 2022 Global WorkTech VC Keeps Pace with 2021 Record

WorkTech

Work tech VC investment neared $5 billion again in Q2 2022 with 96 deals in 19 countries. The full report is available to WorkTech Market Insiders, Members, and subscribers. See […]. The post EXCLUSIVE REPORT: $4.6 Billion and Three New Unicorns: Q2 2022 Global WorkTech VC Keeps Pace with 2021 Record appeared first on WorkTech by LAROCQUE, LLC.

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my employee can’t afford team lunches

Ask a Manager

This post, my employee can’t afford team lunches , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a small team, two staff plus me, and we’re all make approximately the same (very good) salary. Occasionally we’ll do team lunches or social lunches. Because of the nature of our work (government), we don’t get reimbursed for these lunches.

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How ClearCompany Uses Employee Surveys to Measure Talent Success™

ClearCompany HRM

About the Interviewees: As ClearCompany's VP of People, Angie Wideman-Powell has a keen focus on best practices and serves as a strategic partner to the leadership team by acting as a trusted resource on a wide variety of human resources topics including policy interpretation, creating and recommending enhancements to the HR process, and career development.

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Future-proof your I-9 compliance for 2024

Speaker: Join I-9 Experts:

Got I-9 compliance on your mind? Spending endless amounts of time ensuring you stay compliant? Get your questions answered with an expert panel from WorkBright. During this one-hour webinar, Workbright will dive deep into I-9 best practices, navigate the nuances of the new 2023 'alternative procedure,' and learn actionable ways to ensure your audit trail is squeaky clean.

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6 Ways to Engage With Your Employees and Prevent Attrition

TalentCulture

One of the important factors involved in running a business is finding and retaining good employees. Yet, employees choosing to leave a job due to a lack of connection and engagement has increased. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in March 2022. Known as the “Great Resignation,” […]. The post 6 Ways to Engage With Your Employees and Prevent Attrition appeared first on TalentCulture.

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4 Building Blocks of Impactful Employee Advocacy Programs

Analytics in HR

With the rise of social media, employee advocacy programs have become an important pillar of your employer brand and talent attraction strategy. In a highly competitive and employee-driven market, talent has become selective in terms of who for, where, and when they want to work. People perceive employee-generated content to be more authentic and credible when evaluating a potential employer.

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Oh Chick-fil-a, You Can’t Replace Employees with Volunteers

Evil HR Lady

Say what you will about Chick-fil-a, but their sandwiches are delicious. We just got a Popeyes here in Basel, and I had high hopes, but it is no Chick-fil-a. Still, at least they aren’t asking for volunteers to work the drive-thru lane as a Chick-fil-a in North Carolina is. Behold. And the embedded post (which I assume they will take down as soon as someone from Corporate gets wind of this, which is why I made a screenshot.).

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