Crunching the Numbers: Why HR Metrics Matter in Performance Management Best Practices
By Dominique Jones “Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.”— Albert Einstein
Tag: Strategy
Survey: 1 in 3 Management Teams View HR as a Strategic Partner
It’s a given that HR professionals are actively involved in many areas of an organization, but where exactly? A recent BLR® survey looks at how HR plays a role in strategic business planning and other key strategic areas.
HR Strategy from Hell (on Wheels)
By Holly K. Jones, J.D. The AMC original series Hell on Wheels chronicles the construction of the nation’s First Transcontinental Railroad.
Salary Increase Budgets Remain Flat, But Promotional Increases for Retention are Rising, Says Survey
While salary increase budgets remain flat despite a growing economy, a new study by Mercer found that promotional increases are on the rise as employers focus on career progression to retain and engage critical talent.
Turning the Cultural Tide on Asking for Help
By Jo Eismont
2016: Rethinking Employee Engagement
By Jayson Saba
Set a Strategic Goal for the New Year
By Holly K. Jones, J.D.
Wellness is the Best Gift You Can Give Workers This Season
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is full of joy and celebration. But from stress and germs to distraction and overindulgence, it’s also fraught with hazards that can leave your employees ill, injured, or dispirited.
Recent Studies Highlight Trends in Leadership Development
With leadership development a top talent management priority this year, a recent study found that many employers plan to increase their investment in this area. In fact, 54% of employers surveyed by Lee Hecht Harrison expect to increase spending on leadership development in 2015, followed by 41% maintaining the same level of spending, and 5% […]
5 Benefits of Bringing Social Collaboration to Human Resources
By Rickard Hansson, CEO and founder, Incentive When employees aren’t engaged, they start looking elsewhere. Employee turnover can end up costing a company big bucks, between recruiting, salary and benefits, onboarding and training and more. In a report by Training magazine, companies spent an average of more than $1,200 annually per employee in training costs. […]