The Foundation for Your Talent Strategy: HR Predictions

Prediction season is my favorite time of year. Between November and January, people discuss the talent trends they have been seeing and how they expect those trends to play out in the coming year. Sometimes I agree with the predictions, and other times I’m afraid I have to disagree. Reading them makes me think. I… Continue reading The Foundation for Your Talent Strategy: HR Predictions

How HR professionals can use People Analytics to help the bottom line

Organizations face a multitude of challenges every day. Many organizations are currently faced with the challenge of finding and keeping top talent. One company might be experiencing a slump in sales. New technology may be disrupting their market, according to some organizations. Regardless of the challenge, HR and other senior managers are asked to assist… Continue reading How HR professionals can use People Analytics to help the bottom line

Strategic HR can bring business value.

According to the Bureau of National Affairs, U.S. companies lose $11 billion yearly due to employee turnover. It is not surprising that turnover can be so expensive. It might surprise you to learn how costly turnover can be. While HR departments have traditionally been responsible for calculating the turnover rate, this is not usually their responsibility.… Continue reading Strategic HR can bring business value.

My manager is under threat.

I wish there were a proven method to handle these situations. There isn’t. We don’t know what the manager and VP think. We do know that the employee must make a decision. They need to decide how to work together with their manager or what next steps to take. These articles might help help you… Continue reading My manager is under threat.

Aligning HR with the Business

Organizations heavily rely on HR departments at the moment. This is a significant increase in dependence on HR departments. It is expected to keep up with the latest laws being passed. It is important to keep up with employees’ needs while working remotely. We want to be trusted advisors to the senior management team. HR is… Continue reading Aligning HR with the Business

Steps to create a supportive company culture

A few months back, I shared an article on using empathy mappings to improve employee engagement. This article was taken from a WordCamp Miami session with Mr. Bartender, which I attended earlier in the year. The conference also featured a session on creating a support-driven business. Although the topic was primarily about customer service-driven businesses, I could see… Continue reading Steps to create a supportive company culture

To Maximize Productivity, Minimize Administration

It’s not necessary to say that the HR departments are very busy right now. They are responsible for employee return to the workplace and drafting guidelines for employees who will work remotely. HR is also trying to figure out how to enroll in virtual annual benefits. All of these activities have a significant impact. Compliance with HR… Continue reading To Maximize Productivity, Minimize Administration