Tag: feedback

To Solve Millennial Misconceptions, Work Together at All Levels of the Organization

By Guest Columnist Mar 23, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

There is so much written about Millennials and their supposed character traits: a sense of entitlement (e.g., expecting a promotion without “paying their dues”), a questionable work ethic (e.g., coming in late and leaving early), and a lack of loyalty (i.e., being job hoppers). Not all organizations are actually having these experiences with Millennial employees. However, I suspect that some hiring managers have a misconception about Millennials based on what they are reading versus actually experiencing it for themselves.

Can Your Employees Come Back from Burnout?

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Mar 3, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 3, 2017

Employee burnout is a dreaded phenomenon—it can make even the best employees more likely to look for a new job, and, even if they’re not looking, productivity can suffer. Employees suffering from burnout are more likely to call out sick and are less likely to be satisfied with their job.

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9 Ways to Motivate High Performing Employees — According to Them

By Guest Columnist Feb 16, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Creating a company culture that motivates and attracts high-performing employees is what everyone knows they need to do, but executing on that is where, many times, good intentions turn into questionable executions. The world’s greatest organizations get this and see true return on investment (ROI) by investing in their culture and people regularly. But, too often managers listen to other managers and executives in their quest to engage and build high-performing teams rather than going straight to the source—their employees.

Tips for Safety Incentive Programs

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Feb 15, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Feb 15, 2017

Given that safety issues in the workplace can literally be of life or death importance, it makes sense that an organization would do everything in its power to minimize any and all safety risks. Employers have a lot of tools at their disposal to improve and maintain safety in the workplace and plenty of reason […]

The Blended Workforce: How to Effectively Blend Workers—Like Whiskey

By Guest Columnist Feb 8, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Is a blended workforce like blended whiskey? In my bartending days I learned that a blended whiskey was a mix of the best qualities of the best scotch flavors. So it follows that the blended workforce mixes the best qualities of the best workers. Sounds like a recipe for success, but it may not be that simple (blended whiskeys are very complex).

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Feedback: The Key to Growth, Motivation, and Company Strength

By Guest Columnist Feb 6, 2017 Talent

Updated: Jun 28, 2019

A toxic culture can disrupt business, resulting in low engagement and high turnover and ultimately damaging your company’s reputation. However, culture can be influenced, and new norms can be internalized to help companies bounce back. Even if a company is not suffering from the effects of a negative culture, creating a strong purpose and values from the beginning helps to institutionalize the right kinds of behaviors.

Something to Cry About—25% of Employees Have Left a Performance Review Crying

By Melissa Morse Jan 30, 2017 HR Strange But True

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Are you still using performance reviews as a means to give feedback and track how productive and engaged your employees are? According to Lisa Bodell, of futurethink, it’s time to ditch the performance review and focus on daily communication between managers and direct reports. Numerous companies have started to step away from the norm, and […]

Want to Appear Smart at Meetings? Don’t Ask These Questions

By Susan Solomon Jan 12, 2017 Talent

Updated: Jun 16, 2017

Yesterday we discussed questions you should ask during key situations in a business meeting. As we established, asking questions usually makes you a more engaged and appreciated participant. But not all questions are alike. Here are a few questions you need to reconsider before asking:

Attention Employers: Millennials Are Unhappy and Plan to Quit in 6 Months

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Dec 29, 2016 Talent

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Millennials are more likely than GenXers or Boomers to quit their job in the next 6 months, and nearly one-third of them say that is exactly what they plan to do. A new survey by Clutch, a B2B ratings and reviews site, finds that Millennials more often report less job fulfillment than the generations of […]