According to a recent meta-analysis conducted by Gallup , business or work units that score in the top quartile of their organization for employee engagement nearly double the odds of success, in comparison with those in the bottom quartile. Contact us today to request a demo. MORE

When it comes to ERP vs. CRM: CRM systems are more sales-orientated in nature, managing relationships of prospects and customers. The data recorded within the system becomes standardized, allowing it to be easily secured, managed and shared internally and externally. MORE

And for those wondering if we’re dehumanizing the modern workforce by drawing comparisons to a rebellious group of programmed machines, well, maybe — but stay with us. Think of your managers and leadership team as the trendsetters of your office. MORE

Greater talent insight for performance reviews. Rob Schmitter and Dan Fiore from Globoforce will do a live demo in our webinar this Wednesday, Nov. He shared his take on the value of the integration, from helping with performance management to making your payroll team love you. MORE

One of the biggest challenges with Succession Planning is managing expectations and raised hopes (that even being considered or included in the exercise MUST mean that an employee is on the radar for promotion or a move to something better of some kind) – not to mention keeping it quiet generally and managing the rumor mill. The criteria should be as data-centered as possible and easily understood – not complex HR or Talent Management data-jargon with lots of graphs. MORE

The Design Management Institute has developed a market index to track how design-focused companies perform relative to the S&P 500, and the results were impressive: the former outperformed the latter by 219% over the past 10 years. Talent management. MORE

A rushed approach to succession planning can also have a detrimental effect on your talent management. If required external candidates can be brought into the mix for comparison at the time. This can be achieved through adopting a continuous performance management strategy. Overlooking the role of continuous performance management. Continuous performance management is essential when it comes to reviewing your succession plans. MORE