Employee Retention Requires Strategy: Key Principles for Success
Unlocking employee retention success! Discover the essential principles and proven strategies to keep your top talent engaged, motivated, and loyal. Boost your organization's growth and create a thriving work culture.
5 Signs You Need HR Support Now
Do you feel overwhelmed managing your organization’s human resources needs? You’re not alone. Navigating the minefield of employee relations and benefits can be demanding. That’s why it’s important to recognize when HR support is needed and take action. In this article, Amanda Painter shares five signs you need HR support now. By recognizing these signs and addressing them strategically, you can ensure your team is properly supported and your business is moving forward
The Essential Guide: How to Create a Mentor/Mentee Program at Your Company
Invest in your people and unlock the success that comes with a mentor program. These programs create an environment of collaboration, which can improve productivity, performance, morale, job satisfaction, and retention—all contributing to business success. Create relationships between generations of employees and watch your business reap the benefits.
Increase Engagement & Innovation: Fostering A Collaborative Workplace
Collaboration is key when it comes to success in the workplace. It’s more than just encouraging team members to work together—great leaders know how to guide their teams to collaborate effectively. Here are three essential steps for creating a collaborative environment.
HR Is More Than A Department
HR is much more than an administrative department. Now is the time for business leaders to acknowledge the importance of HR in all business aspects. In this article, Amanda Painter shares four ways HR can be a part of your company’s overall strategic development.
Holiday-itis is real. We’ve got the cure!
It’s that time of year and Holiday-itis is running rampant.
As we countdown to the holidays, work motivation may be hard to find. Finishing the year with happy employees will set your team up for success in the new year. The effort you put towards your team this time of year is impactful and a direct reflection of your company culture. Here are some strategies to finish the year strong.
Winning in the Marketplace Starts with 3 Foundational Items
To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace. —Doug Conant
How do we win in the workplace? Is it a grand vision? Impressive business plan? Top-of-the-line technology? Innovative products?
Here are three foundational items your business needs to have in place first.
Who should handle HR?
Is your business part of the 62% without a dedicated HR employee?
HR is a critical component of any company, regardless of size. Dedicate the resources (time, energy, and money) to educate yourself and your team on all the components of the employee journey and how to manage these well. Here are some tips to get you started.
Investing in your team will produce the best ROI
Having a great culture doesn’t just happen by saying you will invest in your team. It takes effort, time, and follow through. Empty promises of a change in culture will be a detriment to your business.
HR Processes for Small Businesses
How do your HR processes measure up?
HR processes are an integral component to a solid foundation for your business. Once you have a solid foundation, you can build the business of your dreams.
Is your business at risk of Quiet Quitting?
Do you have quiet quitters at your company?
Quiet quitting can be costly to your culture and bottom line.
Assess your company situation today and follow these steps for improvement.
What To Do With Feedback
Individuals have unique perspectives. Hearing these can provide insight into issues that you were unaware of or strategies you had not considered. Receiving feedback on a regular basis from your team will result in them being more receptive when you give them feedback.
A Team Capacity Check Will Save You Thousands
These findings will help you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your team’s health. And in regards to hiring, you may realize you don’t need to hire another team member, yet.
4 Ways To Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome
Staying committed to your purpose requires discipline. Simplify your strategy to then amplify your success. It may not be contagious but it can be deadly … to your team. Everything that glitters is not gold. Focus or failure.
Framework for Your Business
Company Core Components will be the most important part of your business. Make a to-do to collaborate with your team and frame the foundation of your business. If the Mission is in alignment, it’s time to break down the goal into daily actionable steps. Get clear on your Mission and build the infrastructure to support your goal.
Create A Process For Your Business
Without processes, there is chaos. Well-developed processes will improve the human component when implemented and followed consistently. What processes do you already have in place that can be adapted? Once processes are working like a well-oiled machine, chaos is reduced and efficiency is improved.
How to Optimize the Employee Experience
The foundation for a successful company is a successful team. Utilize clear and effective communication throughout the entire hiring process. Connection reaches beyond the people in a company. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for investing in your team.
Feedback Is A Gift
Even the best performers can make mistakes. How you handle these conversations in your company greatly influences your company culture and employee retention.
Unprotected Core Values can Destroy Your Company
These clarified statements need to be owned by your entire team. This is what will attract and retain your team. And deter those who don’t share the same values. Core Values set the stage for all the work you do. Don’t neglect these guides.