Effective internal communication has gotten more important since the pandemic and remote work decentralized teams. Better internal communication engages employees, keeps teams aligned, prevents duplicate work and keeps time from being wasted in searching for information. How can you supercharge communication no matter where everyone is working? Demonstrate empathy. Managers need to show that … [Read more...]
Avoid These Questions on Your Job Application
A job application, by its very nature, asks personal questions. But what are you allowed to ask on one, and what should stay out of bounds? According to the Society for Human Resources Management, "The guiding principle behind any question to an applicant — whether the question is asked by the interviewer or appears on the employment application — should be, 'Can the employer demonstrate a … [Read more...]
Just-in-Time Learning: What Employers Need To Know
Corporate training delivery has become significantly advanced over the years. One of the most notable transformations is digital learning, which allows employers to administer employee training quickly, conveniently and efficiently through an online platform. The types of training that employers provide have evolved as well. Formal training is an essential type of employee training, but it’s … [Read more...]
How To Be a Manager
As businesses strive for greater efficiency, managers today are managing more functions and more employees than managers did in the past. Meanwhile, in some companies, management training and mentorship programs have fallen by the wayside. This means that new managers are often responsible for learning on the job, but that's no reason not to invest in yourself. The key to thriving as a new manager … [Read more...]
Employee Wellness vs. Employee Well-Being
As a way of encouraging engagement and productivity in the workplace, a lot of employers will offer wellness benefits to their employees. In March 2021, analytics and advisory company Gallup reported that approximately 85% of large employers give their employees the opportunity to enroll in wellness programs. Additionally, the Society for Human Resource Management, or SHRM, published an … [Read more...]
How to Handle a Reappearing No-Call/No-Show Employee
A no-call/no-show is an employee who failed to show up for work as scheduled without notifying his or her employer. The consequences of the violation depend on the employer's policy. Many employers terminate no-call/no-show employees if they haven't heard from them in three business days. When a fired no-call/no-show suddenly reappears, the issue should be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, … [Read more...]
Quick Tips To Improve Your One-on-One Meetings
Implementing the practice of conducting one-on-one meetings with your employees is an excellent way to begin establishing rapport, ultimately making your employees feel appreciated and improving their productivity levels overall. While most managers are aware of the benefits of one-on-ones, not every employer understands how to improve one-on-one meetings in an effective manner. In a survey by … [Read more...]
Can Employers Ask Employees About Prescription Drug Use?
According to "Occupational Health & Safety" magazine, studies show that "Employees who abuse prescription drugs are two to five times more likely to take unexcused absences, be late for work, be injured or violent at work, file workers' compensation claims, and quit or be fired within one year of employment." For these reasons, you may be tempted to ask your employees whether they are … [Read more...]
What Is an Employee Referral Program?
In May 2022, ABC News reported that 90% of employers have been finding it difficult to fill their open positions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. On a positive note, the U.S. job market has sEmpltarted bouncing back from the coronavirus recession in an unexpectedly strong manner. However, the good news does not mean as much if you can't find people to fill the available job openings. ABC … [Read more...]
Reap Rewards With Mental Health Benefits
What does the term "well-being" mean for each of the individuals you employ? Take some time to answer this question, and from there, think about how you can go about meeting the needs of your employees regardless of the current stage of life they're in or what is going on in the world today. If employees cannot trust that their employer will take care of them, then how can you expect your business … [Read more...]
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