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Layoffs (Usually) Don’t Work and Why They Harm More Than Help

Workplace Psychology

In turn, lowered psychological health follows from this condition” (Muchinsky, 2006, p. Muchinsky, 2006, p. 2) and that it makes sense when it’s “part of a broader workforce strategy designed to align closely with the overall strategy of the business” (2009, p. Muchinsky wrote (2006, p. Hidden Costs of Downsizing.

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From Attic to Innovation: Jason Maxwell’s HR Leadership Journey

MP Wired For HR

Compliance as a Catalyst: Reading the Regulatory Tea Leaves In 2006, Massachusetts passed healthcare reform (RomneyCare). MP introduced its core values, with WOW Service leading the chargenot just as a motto, but a strategy. Partners who understand compliance, strategy, and culture.

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Evaluating Your Employer Brand

Cielo HR Leader

Also according to this study, the metrics/areas that have improved the most due to effective employer branding strategies include: Employee engagement (35% of responding organizations have experienced improvements). Brand awareness studies (36%). New-hire surveys and studies (36%). Brand awareness / perception (32%).

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How Delta Air Lines Soared to No. 15 on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List

Great Place to Work

Started in 2006 when Delta was in bankruptcy, the meetings were designed to give employees the opportunity to connect with senior leaders and have continued ever since. They share their feedback, which helps shape our companys future and our business strategies. This year, 10% of frontline employees in the U.S.

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The Top 13 HR Books That Every Professional Needs to Read

SquarePeg

From motivating employees, to retention strategies and shaping a company’s culture, here is a quick list of 13 HR books we think should be top of mind for any People professional when it comes to offseason reading. the kind of innovative work that pushes us forward, stretches our creativity, and truly satisfies us.

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This Workplace Merry-Go-Round Never Slows

TalentCulture

Hey, hiring plans across the board are favorable: According to the recent Vistage CEO confidence index survey , 62 percent of respondents plan to expand their workforce in the year ahead, up from 56 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 and the highest since the first quarter of 2006. photo credit: mbtrama via photopin cc.

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7 Employee Engagement Models To Help Improve Engagement (In 2024)

AIHR

Nurturing talent: A good employee engagement strategy empowers managers and employees through mentorship programs , encouraging leaders to nurture talent and motivate their employees. No action plan: Using the questions as your basis, you must build your own strategy to implement an engagement plan.