This is a guest post by Terri Gallagher of Gallagher and Consultants. If you’d like to learn more about the new workforce landscape, join us on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Noon CST for a 1-hour live webinar called “Death of the Gold Watch” – Rise of the Gig Economy and the New Worker. Click… Read more »
Posts Categorized: employee retention
Keep Your Call Center Employees Engaged with These Tips
It’s no secret that engaged employees are often more productive than their less-enthusiastic counterparts. They also tend to be more satisfied with their work and more dedicated to the companies for which they work. But keeping your call center employees engaged is often easier said than done. Luckily, there are things that every manager can… Read more »
Sick of Losing Your Best Employees? Stop Making These Mistakes
A side effect of our increasingly digital world is that employment issues are more transparent and more widely known. Employees are able to discuss previously taboo topics, such as salary and benefits information, with ease, and a free to comment on their work environment to a worldwide audience. The high level of information has assured… Read more »
In a New Leadership Role? Here’s What You Need to Know
Being a leader today is a tough job. This is especially true if this is the first time you have stepped up as a leader or manager. However, a leadership role is something to be proud of. It is an accomplishment that few too many people experience in life. If you have just begun your… Read more »
How to Avoid Summer Burnout in a Light Industrial Workplace
Summer burnout is all-too-common in a light industrial workplace, and all other workplaces around the world. Who really wants to be stuck in an office or on a job site when the sun is shining and the breeze is strong? No one! During beautiful days at work, many people find themselves dreaming of vacation, sitting… Read more »
Traveling This Summer? How to Stay Connected With Your Workforce
Staying connected with your workforce does not have to be difficult when you plan to travel during the summer months. In fact, it can be downright easy if you have the right programs installed on your devices. Here are some of the best ways to stay connected with your workforce while traveling this summer. Use… Read more »
Why Work-Life Balance Matters to Your Workforce
One of the best values that you can instill in your work culture is that of work-life balance. Over the years, employees have changed the way they look at work. With more millennial and Generation Z employees entering the workforce comes an increased focus on health and well-being. A workforce survey conducted by PwC indicates… Read more »
How to Tell When You’re About to Lose Your IT Job
Losing a job can be one of the worst events in anyone’s career. It can cause both financial and emotional devastation and it can also result in long-term career harm. This is why it’s important that all working professionals have a sense of the signs when they may be fired from their job. In the… Read more »
Do You Have an Internal Referral Program? Is It Working?
In terms of your recruitment strategy, are you using employee referrals on a regular basis? There are some very compelling statistics around the use of internal employee referral programs, such as the reduction of hiring costs and increase in retention rates they can afford. But if your organization doesn’t have a system for managing internal… Read more »
5 Tips for Hiring Better Light Industrial Candidates
The summer months can be an ideal time to start hiring light industrial workers for your company. This is often the peak season for managing new projects and conducting inventory counts. Light industrial workers come from all walks of life and many are looking for entry-level positions leading to long-term employment. When you’re looking to… Read more »