Achievers
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Managing is a tough gig. 19 million Americans plan to leave their jobs in 2013 , at an estimated turnover cost of $3 billion, and many of them will cite their managers as the cause. Meanwhile, the pressure is on for managers to transform into coaches who inspire, retain, and promote top talent. Are you getting nervous yet? So what’s a manager to do?
Talent Culture
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Over the past few months I have landed several long and short-term projects that I never would have had a shot at if it weren’t for social media. By spending less than 15 minutes a day on an easy and fun strategy for building relationships, I was found by the people who needed someone with the type of expertise I possess. Through my profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, I became top of mind and relevant to people all over the world without ever leaving my desk.
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Insperity
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as an employer is underestimating the importance of compliance with employment laws. The cost of being audited and found in non-compliance may be more than your business can bear. And if you think that you’re not affected by most laws and regulations because of the number of employees you have, think again. Often, small businesses are subject to many of the same laws and regulations that govern large corporations.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
A chievers and Human Capital Institute (HCI) are conducting a survey on employee engagement, and we need your help! Although the links between employee engagement and higher productivity, involvement, and dedication are well understood, there is still a dearth of research on the elements of engagement and how these concepts are nurtured within organizations.
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Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Millennials are stressed but optimistic, a new study from the American Psychological Association says. As a millennial myself, this isn’t really news. And I don’t say that because I’m part of the self-centered generation that has convinced itself we are the most important segment of the population. I’m just not surprised that 18-33 year olds report feeling stressed slightly more (5.4 on a scale of 10) than the national average (4.9).
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Achievers
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
The best part about visiting small towns (like Napa or Martha’s Vineyard) is the fact that they are small. Not all small towns are created equal, but the best ones have happy residents that choose to stay. These towns avoid the mainstream and attract visitors based on originality and personal feel that big cities can’t compete against. The same thing goes for small companies that have developed a unique culture, because it unites employees and inspires them beyond individual responsibilities.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Each week there is a fire hose of HR articles and stories. With this volume, how can one find the quality over the quantity? Solution: we handpicked a selection of must reads that will help you get the most out of your of time and walk away feeling informed and knowledgeable. So grab yourself your beverage of choice, settle in, and take a few moments to enjoy these tidbits of HR wisdom.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
It’s every manager’s secret fear: after months of campaigning for a recognition program, the software has launched, the staff has signed up, and the results are…underwhelming. Jim recognizes Kathy for bringing in cookies. David recognizes his manager for an inside joke. This is not what you budgeted for. Fortunately, this scenario is easy to avoid. Just follow these best practices to make sure that your hard-won recognition program works the way you intended: Roll out with fanfare.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
In last week’s webinar, “Creating a Culture of Employee Engagement,” we heard from Christopher Rice and Mary Ann Masarech, two authors of The Engagement Equation: Leadership Strategies for an Inspired Workforce. This Human Resources Executive webinar, sponsored by A chievers, delivered actionable advice for creating a corporate culture that enables engagement.
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Are you looking for ways to enhance your employee value proposition? Gallagher Better Works SM Insights has got you covered! Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package. Download the PDF to learn more about: Building retirement benefits for a global and mobile workforce Promoting employee and organizational growth through succession planning Empowering women in leadership through
Achievers
FEBRUARY 11, 2013
NEWS ALERT! An evil villain is roaming our workplaces. Employees are fleeing in droves as this evil-doer pilfers profits and steal souls. Who is this masked marauder? Why, none other than the longtime foe of productive workplaces everywhere: DISENGAGEMENT. But never fear—a hero is waiting in the wings! Recognition is the super hero today’s workplaces need.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
So you’re ahead of the curve. Your company has a system in place to increase engagement through recognition. You recognize employees for years of service, and even throw pizza parties for the team after big wins. But something doesn’t feel right. If you have been noticing any of the following, you need a more effective employee recognition solution. 1.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
Recently, we asked our readers to share their biggest challenges around creating a culture of Employee Success, and it seems that for many companies, implementing a successful program is almost too daunting to contemplate. Fortunately, we here at A chievers specialize in this kind of thing, and where many of you saw insurmountable obstacles, we saw solutions.
Insperity
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Bad hires can impact your business in more ways than you might think. And the cost of the damage they do can really add up. In 2012, approximately one in four employers claimed their bad hire cost them more than $50,000, according to CareerBuilder’s survey. So what makes them so pricey? According to the survey, these are the five most common ways poor performers cut into your bottom line. 1.
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Insperity
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
If you’re like a lot of small-to-medium businesses, your back-office data is stored on a myriad assortment of computers and software— even paper. However, with an integrated human resources system, such as a human capital management system, you can get organized , saving you time, money and LOTS of frustration. So what is human resources software? Basic systems, called HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) or HRMS (Human Resources Management Systems) store essential data such as employee, b
Insperity
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
The big game might be over, but most football teams are already planning for next season. Coaches (who kept their jobs) will be evaluating performance throughout the recruiting process and training camp, looking to put their best cleated foot forward come September. The business world is no different, as organizations are constantly trying to up their game to get a competitive edge.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
Jody Thompson has a message: managing sucks. At least, managing people sucks, which is what most managers end up doing when they should be managing work. If you’re not sure what the difference is, you’re not alone. “Most managers don’t even realize they’re managing the wrong thing,” Thompson said during her recent webinar for A chievers. According to Thompson’s new book, Why Managing Sucks and How to Fix It , managing work focuses solely on results, whereas people means places an undue focus on
Achievers
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
If you create the circumstances for employees to do their best, they will exceed expectations. And that’s what ArcelorMittal Dofasco (AMD) did to create a culture of Employee Success amidst a volatile economic downturn and major organizational change. Dofasco has always been known as the place to work within its industry because of its agile and progressive HR department, which contributed to the company’s success.
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As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?
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