It’s no secret that in today’s world, employees expect more from the companies they work for and are less afraid to leave those that fail to meet their expectations. As you sit down to calculate the employee turnover rate in your company, you may find yourself with some unique questions: “What if I had two...
There are many contributing factors that can drive an employee to resign from his/her position. Employees who find themselves constantly buried in their workloads and without the proper support from their peers and management will suffer the “need to get out” mentality. In a recent survey nearly 600 individuals said they left their job without...
It has become increasingly common for companies to hire contingent workers to fill staffing needs and help with short-term or high-skill projects. But what exactly are contingent workers, and how can employers navigate the sometimes-confusing rules and regulations associated with them? Our team explains everything you need to know about contingent workers below. What is a...
Pitfalls are the number one barrier to a company’s growth. If you want your business to grow and advance further ahead, you must first recognize the weak points that hide within it. In this regard, audits are an efficient way of doing so. The term audit has become such a taboo word, leaders are so...
This week, March 15, we saw Equal Pay Day come earlier than ever in its 26-year history – signifying a shrinking pay gap in the United States. Equal Pay Day marks how many additional days women must work into a new year to earn what men made in the previous calendar year. As business leaders...
A specific memory that still holds strong in our minds has to do with a company our team has previously worked with. After spending a few years trying to get off the ground, this company began to see significant growth, however, their seemingly uniform culture also came under fire. In their attempts to combat this...
Do you want larger profit margins in your business? Recent studies have shown that companies with diverse executive teams actually have larger profit margins than companies with relatively little diversity in their upper positions. If you’re sitting there raising your eyebrow and tilting your head, we encourage you to keep reading for some proof: Companies...
47.8 million U.S. workers – that’s how many voluntarily quit their jobs in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives in many different ways, but most notably gave way to what we now know as the Great Resignation. The nation’s “quit rate” reached a 20-year high in November 2021. While we were all made fully...
#BreaktheBias. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWS), March 8, universally encourages everyone to help call out gender bias, discrimination and harmful stereotyping in the ongoing mission and battle for women’s equality. Keep reading to see how different companies are doing their part in fighting for change… Shattering Gender Stereotypes The Fawcett Society...
There’s a lot going on in our world right now, to say very the least. While we are always advocates for checking on your employee’s mental health and overall well-being -as well as your own -outside events can easily trigger emotions and sneak in feelings of overwhelm. Discussions pertaining to mental health have come a...
Right now, employers everywhere are still trying to do everything in their power to retain their employees, and it doesn’t look like this situation is about to ease up any time soon. To put it into better perspective, think something along the lines of an ongoing game of musical chairs – it’s not as if...
In the past looking forward it would have seemed unlikely, but looking at it now, most of us wouldn’t have it any other way. The Covid-19 pandemic undoubtedly altered the workplace dynamic in many ways, it began by reducing all human interaction and further introducing new methods of communication and collaboration. As we find ourselves...
Employees leaving their bosses- not companies is not a new concept – it’s just recently gaining traction. The trending Great Resignation movement narrows in on quitting employees, as opposed to the root of the cause: bad leaders. For example, have you ever worked in a position where you considered it to be “just a job”?...
As an employer, you face significant responsibilities when it comes to those who work for you; and doing your best to not only adapt, but support your team, through constantly changing work environments doesn’t make it that much easier. The truth is, you’re not alone in carrying this heavy weight – we’re all still trying...
In anticipation of this long holiday weekend, the post labor day implication almost always invokes the summer vs fall debate. Throughout America, whether you currently work remote or on site, you fall (no pun intended) into one of the following categories. And of course, keep in mind that this is all in good fun! Read...
“When I grow up, I want to be a town crier!” A highly unusual sentence today, this phrase may have received sufficient praise at some point in our history. All over the world, individuals regularly envision their optimal career paths; maybe you are enrolled in college narrowing on your future path or maybe you are...
For too far too long, discussions pertaining to mental health-primarily in the workplace-has been carelessly swept under the rug in fear of initiating awkward conversations and acknowledging a challenging issue. Currently, with a high percentage of America’s population still expected to work remotely and an unwavering economy questioning the lifespan of their job, mental health...
Believe it or not, the summer season is officially upon us. The rising outside temperatures, longer days, and dramatic ease of lockdown brought on by the now-controlled pandemic, employees yearn to enjoy the sunny season. While a 3-4 month holiday vacation for employees remains highly impractical, the warmer weather provides numerous opportunities to incorporate summer...
For businesses to grow, survive, and remain competitive in their niche, they must take care of their employees. Supporting your employee’s professional advancement and personal growth is an impactful way to show that you care for them. Employee development is vital for growth, productivity, and the ability to retain your top talent. Nurturing a learning...
Evaluating Remote Employees What is the best way to evaluate remote employees? As the year-end approaches many companies are preparing for performance reviews. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, workplace dynamics have been dramatically changed over the past few months. The word office has a whole new meaning now, from heavily reduced personal interaction and connection...
The days of working 35-40+ years for the same employer and retiring with a nice pension after years of work and loyalty seem to have been replaced with a new normal – changing jobs every few years pursuing knowledge, challenge and career satisfaction. How many people do you know that have started and ended their...
