5 Tips for Building Effective Employer-Employee Relationships
How good is your organization at measuring employee engagement? Research has shown how important it is for organizations to identify potential disengagement and address the contributing factors that can lead to it, such as: Absence of job resources Lack of job control Low job complexity Lack of organizational support Establishing strong employer-employee relationships is critical […]
Success Story: Learn How a Major Telecommunications Company Successfully Closed the Gap Between Hard Skills and Soft Skills
Sales training is critical, but also complex. As sales professionals will tell you, best practices require a diverse skill set that balances hard and soft skills to nurture prospects and close deals. Seasoned pros need to pass on knowledge and experience, but there are often time constraints to contend with. This was one of the […]
The Pros and Cons of Staff Augmentation Versus Outsourcing
Staff augmentation can be a highly attractive strategy when you want to accelerate project delivery and increase your internal team’s productivity and capabilities. But you may be wondering when to employ a staff augmentation strategy, when to work in-house, when to fill a position with a permanent hire, or when to completely outsource projects. There […]
The Need for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training in the Hybrid Workplace
Over the past two years, many organizations made the successful transition to working in a virtual environment. However, as the dust settles on the “new normal,” challenges have arisen when ensuring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the hybrid workplace. One notable example includes recent research from Brigham Young University, which surfaced last year, suggesting that […]
It’s a Buyers’ Market: Can Learning and Training Attract Top Talent?
The global shift in priorities brought about by the Covid pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the way that people see their jobs, careers and their employers. Power has transitioned from employer to employee creating a “buyers’ market” for talent either entering the workforce or on the fence about remaining loyal. With a sea […]
How Staff Augmentation Can Address the Current L&D Talent Crisis
As any hiring manager will likely tell you, L&D roles aren’t as easy to fill as other job roles in a company. Unlike job roles that focus on technical skills, L&D roles require specific areas of expertise and experience. For many L&D professionals, it’s a challenge to find the right candidate with verified credentials. These […]
What do new hires expect from remote onboarding?
The challenge to engage with new hires during onboarding is nothing new—but Covid has opened up a can of worms. As you may be aware, the average US employer spends $4,000 and 24 days to onboard a new employee, but as much as 20% of turnover takes place in the first 45 days! Clearly, the […]
Managing Virtual Teams
While everyone is eager to return to some semblance of the life that existed before the pandemic, when it comes to work, the jury is still out. Current research suggests that a staggering 100% of employees are experiencing a great deal of stress at the thought of returning to the office. A common misconception is […]
6 Surprising Ways Coaching Benefits Your Business
Imagine a baseball game: bottom of the ninth and bases are loaded. The underdog is set to win the whole thing, and the only problem? The coach is nowhere to be found. Sure, a capable team could probably work out a strategy and put in their heaviest hitter, but without the coach’s years of experience, […]
The Value of Employees for their Employers
We constantly hear that the customer is always right and how important it is to build effective relationships with them. However, companies must also remember that their most valuable assets, in fact, are their employees, and building effective relationships with them is crucial. While customers are the reason why businesses continue to thrive, without employees […]
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