Believe it or not, there’s a lot to be hopeful about as we head into 2023. While there’s no denying the realities of a looming recession, widespread layoffs, and rising employee disengagement, this moment offers an opportunity for every company and People leader willing to double down on employee support…...
HR trends and predictions for 2023: 10 experts weigh in
If you’re in HR or recruitment, we don’t need to tell you twice about how the industry has rapidly changed over the last two years. You’ve already changed the way you work. From the office to remote to a mix of the two for some! Labor shortages, the Great Resignation, and the antiwork…...
Set goals for employees with these 5 strategies
Set goals for employees to boost engagement When employees don’t feel supported in their goals — or don’t see opportunities for advancement within their company — they become disengaged. They’re less productive, more likely to miss work, and — as noted above — they eventually leave for a better gig.…...
Assembly Lines and Respect for Work-Life Balance
The assembly line is often credited to Henry Ford and the first Model T. While there were some great advances in the moving assembly line, the history of the division of labor go back centuries. An assembly line has multiple workers performing the same task, in order, to produce a…...
7 Steps to Create Bulletproof Employee Documentation
Nothing has a stronger impact in resolving employment disputes amicably more than documentation. Employee documentation is helpful in many ways, including: It safeguards critical information and provides a record of factual information. It ensures consistency, standardization, and efficiency. It provides helpful guidance for performance reviews. Reduces litigation Accurate documentation creates…...
4 Key Points to Consider When Interviewing Active vs. Passive Candidates
When it comes to job candidates, there are two distinct types: Active candidates, who are actively looking for a job, and Passive candidates, who aren't currently looking. As a top performing executive search team, we typically have 70% of our placements coming from what started out to be passive candidates.…...
The Value of Utilizing the ScoreCard Method When Evaluating Candidates
The ideal scenario when interviewing candidates is to have a minimum number of decision makers involved in the process. We suggest having HR do the initial screen, primarily to ensure that they have the essential skill sets required for the job, and this also gives HR an opportunity to…...
5 Tips to Retain Talent During The “Great Resignation”
According to a US Bureau of Labor Statistics report, over 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November 2021, indicating that “The Great Resignation” that started in early 2021 is far from over. This begs the question: exactly what is driving this shift? In today’s blog, we’ll be trying to…...
The Rise Of The Chief Talent Officer
As the war for talent continues, crafting and implementing a strong talent management strategy has become a challenge. Many companies are strengthening their internal talent management capabilities with the chief talent officer role. This new leader in the C-suite is responsible for every aspect of human resources from…...
3 Things Companies Do to Build an Exceptional Culture
Exceptional workplace doesn't happen by accident. It starts with a clearly defined vision that includes the company's core values, a detailed description of what each of those values means on a day-to-day basis, and a system for measuring whether or not the people in the organization are living those values. I refer to…...
