Employee turnover is one of the most significant – and expensive – challenges faced by U.S. employers across virtually all industries. Data shows that replacing an individual employee can cost between one-half to two times the annual salary of that employee. That is in addition to the time and effort required to interview, hire, and train… Continue reading Employee Attrition Analysis: The Data on Turnover Rates
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The Harm of Workplace Labeling: How Generational Stereotypes Hold Us Back
In today’s diverse and dynamic workforce, it’s no secret that employees come from a wide range of age groups. From Baby Boomers to Generation Z, each generation brings its own unique perspective, skills, and experiences to the table. However, we often find ourselves succumbing to the harmful practice of labeling employees based on their generation… Continue reading The Harm of Workplace Labeling: How Generational Stereotypes Hold Us Back
Celebrating Labor Day: Honoring the Workforce That Powers Our Nation
I’m excited to dive into a topic that’s near and dear to my heart – Labor Day. As the CEO of Work Institute, a place dedicated to understanding and improving workplaces, it’s only fitting we take a moment to celebrate the labor force that keeps our nation running. More Than Just a Day Off… Continue reading Celebrating Labor Day: Honoring the Workforce That Powers Our Nation
Employee Survey Questions About Management & Leadership
Although several aspects play a role in day-to-day organizational operations and long-term business success, management is an essential piece. Leaders formulate a business’s strategic direction and are accountable for business success. On the other hand, managers interpret these strategic values and intentions into local actions for employees and are liable for the entire team’s productivity.… Continue reading Employee Survey Questions About Management & Leadership
FIRST: How-to Discern the Factual from the Noise
One of the first research classes I took in graduate school was a course in Research and Evaluation. This class was not about statistics, nor did it require me to conduct any research. What it did require was that I became a better consumer of research. This is a serious time. And there are serious… Continue reading FIRST: How-to Discern the Factual from the Noise
Employees Hold Power in Today’s Job Market
The job market in today’s economy continues to prove the power employees hold. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 2019 closed out with a 50 year low unemployment rate of 3.5% and a whopping 7.3 million job openings. This means the majority of open jobs will be filled by employees who are currently working. … Continue reading Employees Hold Power in Today’s Job Market