Retention rate has always been an important focus for human resources professional teams. However, it’s become a challenging issue in recent years for most (if not all) human resource departments, in what has come to be known as “the Great Resignation.” According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a whopping four million Americans quit
Read MoreCompetency frameworks effectively define the skills, behaviors, and soft skills an employee needs to succeed in a specific role and the organization. These frameworks are some tools your HR can use for people-driven performance management, hiring, and team building. But, with their focus on capabilities, they’re also one of the most important. Competency is the
Read MoreWhether you’re a small retailer or the world’s largest technology company, you need a great sales team to succeed. Recruitment is a significant part of that process, as you need the right people in place to ensure smooth, successful operations. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of sales recruitment, from an overview of the
Read MoreIn today’s competitive recruiting environment, attracting and hiring the right candidates has never been more important: the top talent that fits with your organization’s culture and will stay with your organization long term. Your recruiting strategies can make the difference between success and retention versus high employee turnover. Finding the right employees — the ones
Read MoreGood leadership and succession planning are some of the most critical ingredients to any business. The people who drive, strategize, and manage your organization are the people responsible for its successes and failures. Yet, many organizations rely on finding business leadership externally. Finding and hiring good leaders is one of the most expensive and time-consuming
Read MoreEfficient communication is a powerful skill that supports our daily lives and processes. The quality of communication impacts how well we resolve issues, establish relationships, network, and fit into society in general. At work, communication affects not only the well-being of employees, but also the quality of their work. If people are stressed, annoyed, or
Read MoreUsing personality tests during the hiring process has become common practice for many organizations around the world. They’re a great way to assess job candidates, making sure you choose the best fitting candidate for the job. In fact, it’s reported that over 88% of Fortune 500 companies use the MBTI personality assessment in their recruitment
Read MoreCandidate pools are necessary for everything from succession planning to filling vacancies as people leave old roles. You need to know who’s moving into upcoming roles, you need a pool of candidates to choose from, and the more senior that position, the more that has to be planned. But, even for junior roles where candidate
Read MoreIf someone in your organization is consistently failing to meet performance requirements, is failing performance assessments, or is otherwise visibly struggling, you don’t always have to let them go. Instead, often, the solution is to take steps to help your employee boost performance. Doing so can mean offering training, moving the individual into a more
Read MoreTerminating an employee is always a major step and always a last or final effort after trying remediation. Unfortunately, if you’ve offered remediation issues such as coaching, training, and interventions like performance improvement plans (PIP), and had no success, you might not have much choice. Whether employees are failing to meet conduct requirements, failing to
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