Aligning personal and company values can drive a company towards success. Why? Personal and corporate value alignment helps identify an organization’s goals while improving employee engagement, investment, and productivity.
Purpose defines why your company does what it does; values determine how your company acts in pursuit of that purpose.
Personal and company values are similar in that they both help
Business operating systems (BOS) make companies more efficient and drive them toward their goals. How? These systems help organizations clarify responsibilities, establish precise procedures for resolving issues, identify ways to improve as well as implement the performance and culture they want, as well as provide a range of other benefits.
Read on to learn what a BOS is, how to
HR metrics and KPIs help human resources (HR) professionals guide the development of their organization and track its efficiency.
Peter Drucker, management guru, famously stated: “What gets measured, gets managed.”
These measurements show the methods that are working, aren’t working, and where to focus future efforts. But what measurements should HR professionals be tracking to drive their organization toward success?
As a leader, one of your main priorities should be to create a safe and productive workplace that helps your employees thrive and succeed in their roles. Psychological safety is a key factor in creating such a workplace for your employees. Never heard of it? That’s okay, we’ve got you covered.
In this article, we’ll discuss what psychological safety is,
Recruiting efforts are one of the most important responsibilities of employers and, notably, also one of the most tricky.
When considering the hiring process, employers may prioritize steps such as reviewing applications, leading focused interviews, and skills-based assessments. While these steps are essential in selecting a new hire, all recruiting efforts begin with a job description. What does this mean
Learning and development (L&D) programs are essential to the success of any organization. L&D, also known as training and development, aligns employee goals and performance with the company. The aim is to provide employees with the necessary skills and resources they need to flourish in their roles.
Unfortunately, many companies may struggle to experience the positive benefits of these programs
Layoffs are an unfortunate, but often a necessary choice for businesses for several reasons. Some may include an economic crisis, a change in business strategy, or a general reorganization.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2009, during the height of the Great Recession, 2.1 million Americans were laid off. As the American economy is at risk of entering
For many companies, an initial reaction to a recession (or any significant financial crisis) may be to stop hiring. Employers believe that this will allow them to save money and focus their resources on their existing staff.
However, hiring during a recession is essential to the growth and success of your business. Why? Because hiring the right people can improve
The last two years have brought a slew of changes for employers. These changes include remote work on the rise, the Great Resignation resulting in millions of employees leaving their jobs, as well as an influx of millennials and Gen Z joining the workforce.
Many of these events can cause employers to feel disconnected from their employees. Don’t worry, we
In a survey of hiring managers, nearly 75% of respondents stated they value an employee’s emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) over their IQ. Why? Emotional intelligence is linked to more productive and satisfied employees… Hello, retention!
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to perceive and manage emotions. This skill can be improved and strengthened as well as brought into different