From the time we’re old enough to talk we’re taught, in one way or another, how important first impressions are…how once that first impression is made you can never have another, and how hard it is to change someone’s initial opinion of you. The recruitment process at organizations can be the same way. Whether it… Continue reading Hire and Attract the Best Talent with Employee Recruitment Studies
Category: Retention
Understanding the Reasons for Employee Departure
Understanding the Reasons for Employee Departure We recently wrote about the multiple layers of costs associated with employee turnover. From the basic direct costs of separation, replacement, and training costs to the more complex and less exact costs of transition and opportunity costs, calculating the exact cost of an employee’s departure can be overwhelming. Not only… Continue reading Understanding the Reasons for Employee Departure
Defining Voice of the Employee & Why It’s Important
Voice of the employee has become increasingly important to leaders of organizations, leading the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology to list capturing the employee voice as the number seven workplace trend. As the emphasis escalates, many human resources leaders may be asking what is the definition of voice of employee and why is voice of… Continue reading Defining Voice of the Employee & Why It’s Important
5 Objectives of EmployER Engagement Initiatives
5 Objectives of EmployER Engagement Initiatives Human resources (HR) professionals and company leaders are increasingly tasked with assessing and improving employee engagement within the workforce – but where do you begin? Work institute can help here; the first step is to conduct an engagement study. Often referred to as an annual employee survey or employee… Continue reading 5 Objectives of EmployER Engagement Initiatives