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Since the 1950s, business leaders have embraced a variety of management techniques designed to improve employee performance. In 1999, John Doerr introduced Objectives – Key Results (OKRs) to Google, a model he first learned about at Intel, and revolutionized goal setting. Today, OKRs are a de facto standard for aligning company and individual goals.

Employee engagement continues to be a top concern for executives around the world. We conducted this study to understand why engagement is important to companies and what they are doing to improve the level of engagement of their workforce.

Once you’ve outlined your vision and strategic priorities for the year, how do you align your employees towards achieving them? The traditional approach of cascading objectives hierarchically has been disappointing for most organizations.

Pay transparency, variable pay, and retention are some of the key priorities for companies in 2016. We know, because we asked nearly 7,600 business leaders in the U.S., Canada, and beyond to tell us their plans and top concerns for the coming year.

Independent workers are on the rise. What does this mean for HR professionals? The IBM Smarter Workforce Institute study of over 30,000 workers globally reveals independent workers are more engaged and more innovative than other employees. In fact they are much more like high potential employees than anyone else.

As HR professionals, you all know how critical people are to business success. What is much more illusive for many of us is how to unlock the true potential of our people. Learn how IBM is cultivating an engaging culture that is aligned with business strategy, enabling their employees to increase their efficiency, productivity and agility - to do their best work.

How do you identify talented people? How do you uncover the traits that truly make a good sales person, a great teacher or an impactful manager? You start by understanding the traits of successful performers and potential top talen. Using big data to uncover those traits reveals something surprising. The sterotypes do not always predict performance.

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ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

Financial stress is draining your workforce, impacting productivity, retention, and engagement. A financial wellness benefit can be a game-changer—but how do companies fund it effectively? The truth is, you don’t need a massive new budget to make it happen. This guide explores how leading businesses are integrating financial wellness programs using existing benefits budgets, government incentives, and creative funding approaches that maximize impact without inflating costs.

Instead of sending out the same fixed question battery every time, Eletive uses adaptive algorithms and machine learning to create a more dynamic survey sequence. This means that your employees will not receive the same questions again and again. Instead, the questions they receive will depend on their answers in the last survey. This allows the system to spot negative trends and alert managers and HR quickly that there is an issue.

Unlock the potential of your organization with People Experts LLC, the leaders in fostering collaborative workplaces built for People. We specialize in human resource strategic planning, fractional HR services, and employee engagement. Our expert guidance and tailored approach ensure that your workplace thrives and is positioned for sustainable growth.

In today’s fast-paced HR landscape, traditional performance review methods fail to align with evolving HR needs. In this comprehensive eBook, discover how AI-driven tools address challenges like talent retention, review bottlenecks, and data overload in the financial sector. Learn how AI enables data-driven decisions, detects bias, and enhances goal-setting, all tailored to your organization’s needs.

Is your onboarding ready for the future of work? As the workplace evolves at breakneck speed, it’s time to rethink how you onboard new talent. In Navigating the Future of HR Onboarding in 2025 , we explore key trends reshaping the HR world, including AI document fraud, the rise of independent contractors and dispersed teams, and the shifting landscape of compliance and regulations.

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

Facing a hiring surge that feels like conducting a complex orchestra? Our guide is your roadmap to harmonious high-volume hiring. In it, you’ll learn: Strategies to maintain quality while hiring at scale The real math behind agency vs. in-house recruiting Secrets to a stellar candidate experience during hiring spikes Resource optimization techniques for stretched TA teams Don't let resource constraints or market pressures derail your hiring goals.

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.