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Looking Beyond the Great Resignation

The People Equation

The term “Great Resignation” is credited to Anthony Klotz , a professor of management at Mays Business School of Texas A&M University. It’s metric-based reporting, telling us what is happening, but not helping us parse out the cause. What Is the “Great Resignation”? Why are people on the move? Take the numbers with a grain of salt.

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Attrition versus turnover: What’s the difference and why does it matter?

Insperity

Let’s look more closely at attrition and turnover to get some clarity on these important concepts. You can measure attrition by comparing your employee total at the beginning of a year, quarter or month to the total at the end of that period. You replaced 5 of them, which left you with the 85 employees at the end of the quarter.

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How to Fail at HR Analytics in 7 Easy Steps

Data Solutions International

So imagine my ambivalence when HR Magazine approached me with the idea of describing my greatest mistakes leading the build-out of a talent analytics initiative at ConAgra Foods, a Fortune 200 company. I was mortified … and, at the same time, intrigued. Anyone who knows me is aware that I hate to lose.

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15Five Wins Best Midsize Business-Focused HR Tech Solution From Lighthouse Research & Advisory

15Five

15Five’s then nascent Transform product, offering live and on-demand training and coaching, was brought in by HR at many organizations to up-skill managers to lead from a distance. Jennie was featured in HR Executive Magazine for being a 2022 HR Rising Star , an honor accorded to only six of a record pool of applicants.

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I’m afraid I’m terrible at my new job

Ask a Manager

This post, I’m afraid I’m terrible at my new job , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I was laid off from my sales job due to COVID and scored my “dream job” at another startup as an account manager. I’ve been at the job for almost six months.

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Is the HR Accountable for Mass Layoffs?

Keka HR Blog

Two years later, you were there when it happened: the layoff Time: 4 a.m. The phone of Blair Bolick, a recruiter at Google, chimed while she was sleeping peacefully on a March night. “We regret to inform you that, effective immediately, your position is being eliminated.” . Teamwork, hard work, commitment. The COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fear Drives More People at Work Than You Think. Let’s Change That.

Enspira

Gretchen has been at her company for more than a year. The day before the presentation, she gets a direct message from a co-worker: “My boss asked me if we’ve included magazine ads, so can we be sure to put them in there? Fear at work needn’t be commonplace. ” This makes no sense to Gretchen. The result?

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