The Ins and Outs of Training and Developing More Agile Employees
What does it really mean to have an “agile workforce,” especially if you’re a learning and development (L&D) professional? Continue reading to learn more.
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Offering a Better Work/Life Balance Is Crucial for Talent Retention
With the competition for talent being so fierce, employers need to show potential candidates that they value their employees’ hard work and talent retention is becoming a huge issue in the world of talent management. While this issue doesn’t directly impact recruiters, showcasing a company’s benefits package not only attracts potential candidates, it helps retain […]
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 2.0: Job Satisfaction Closely Linked to Technology
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: If you want to attract top talent you need to have the technology candidates crave; with the modern workforce, it’s in their DNA. Randstad US has released new data that reveals the extent to which job satisfaction is dependent on an employer’s ability to use and […]
Telecommuting: Not Everyone Wants to Work from Home
Despite the shift toward a more flexible workplace, a new survey finds a majority of U.S. employees prefers going to the office.
Lack of Qualified Talent Means Lack of Revenue Potential
A recent survey found that skilled talent is the second largest threat to a company’s capacity to meet revenue and performance targets. Take a look at the results to learn more.
The 5 Things Bosses Want to Hear from Employees
Yesterday’s Advisor featured four characteristics of great onboarding programs. Today we shift to leadership and take a look at a new study highlighting boss/employee relations—including five things that bosses wish their employees would tell them. Managers and leaders make contributions every day to ensure their employees’ success. Building a strong relationship with your supervisor is […]
Survey Says—Employees Leave Jobs for Career Growth More than Money
A new study is indicating that career growth is a top motivating factor of employees who seek greener pastures at other organizations—more so than money. Are your training and development opportunities structured to maximize retention?