A resilient workforce is more critical than ever in the face of today’s ever-changing business landscape. Resilient employees are invaluable, as they demonstrate adaptability, agility, and tenacity. They handle change and disruptions well and tend to exhibit strong loyalty and commitment to their organization and its future. Shore Up Your Resilient Workforce Foster a culture [...]
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Retaining top talent is a challenge across any department or business unit—but it's particularly important when it comes to your administrative staff. Without them, the overall efficiency and successful workflow of your organization can be threatened. Administrative professionals often face unique hurdles that can influence whether they stay or seek other opportunities. Understanding these challenges [...]
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Employee turnover can wreak havoc on your company. For starters, it’s expensive. While exact figures vary by role, industry and other factors, the cost to replace a team member who resigns typically ranges from one-half to two times their annual salary, or more. And on top of that financial hit, morale, productivity, and your reputation [...]
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From your first contact point with desired talent, your goal should be not only to hire them, but also to hold onto them for the long term. In today’s competitive job marketplace, a staggering number of employees leave their jobs every year. And the cost of losing them can be equally devastating. For instance, the [...]
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Higher employee retention. Increased productivity. Enhanced customer service levels. And productivity boosts. If your reaction to all of the above is “yes, please!” then employee engagement should be high on your list of business priorities. But, how do you go about not only building engagement among team members but also weaving it into your organizational [...]
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Employee engagement has a lot to do with value – which is, by definition, the worth, utility or importance of something, according to Merriam-Webster and other sources. And shared values are critical to employer/employee relations and ultimately, the success of your business. Engaged employees: Are happy and excited to work for your company. Understand and [...]
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It goes without saying that you’re always working to reduce turnover at your company. It’s costly: typically 1.5 to 2 times the amount of an existing employee’s salary. It takes a heavy toll not only on your company’s bottom line, but also on morale, engagement and productivity. According to a recent LinkedIn survey, the average [...]
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Where would you be without your employees? It takes the right team to make a business succeed and keep it running. One of the best ways to keep your best team members happy and loyal is to first recognize them for jobs well done. Then, you should plan to follow-up consistently to show them they [...]
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Is employee recognition worth your time and investment? The answer to this question is a resounding, non-debatable “yes.” If you have any doubts about making employee appreciation and rewards an integral part of your company culture, kick those thoughts to the curb. Right now. Honest, authentic recognition can be as small as a personal note [...]
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