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It’s Time to Get More Creative with Retirement Benefits Communications
Employees tend not to fully appreciate or use their retirement benefits unless their employer communicates with them about the plan clearly and regularly. But workers may miss or ignore your messaging if it looks and "sounds" the same. That's why you might want to consider getting more creative. Consider these ideas:
Brighter, more dynamic print materials
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My Employer Gets It
When I think of my employer, the one phrase that always comes to mind is: "My employer gets it." What do I mean? Let me explain. I've been in HR for 20 years. From recruiting to employee relations to HR Management and HR Generalist roles, I've been lucky enough to work under great leadership that has granted me opportunities to…Read More -
Managing Millennials — Strategies You Need To Know
By Jeff Wraley, Senior Consultant, Finance & Advisory Practice, The Fahrenheit Group
A few months ago, Simon Senek, an author, speaker, and consultant, was interviewed about millennials in the workplace. The video of this interview has been viewed over 5.4 million times since it was posted late last year.
In the video, Senek first describes the forces that have created…Read More -
A Fresh Look at Incentive Compensation
Maximizing employee productivity on a sustainable basis can be an elusive goal. But a properly designed incentive compensation plan can play a big part in making it happen. The trick is to not go overboard. Balance what you give and how you give it with what you're hoping to encourage Bonuses: They're not just for senior executives anymore. Many companies…Read More -
Empowering Employees is Harder Than You Think
Every employer talks about empowering their employees and giving them the authority to make decisions in the business. The question is “are employees actually capable of executing and are you, as the business owner, willing to live with a bad decision that was made without your approval?” These are the issues at hand when companies talk about empowering their employees, and…Read More -
Lessons for Early Stage Job Seekers: 6 Things You Should Never Say To Recruiters
You have your college degree...now what? The job market post-graduation may seem boundless, exciting, or perhaps daunting. One thing is certain, it is competitive. Garnering attention by the right organization will be difficult and you will want to develop a relationship with a recruiter that can help steer you along in this journey.
Most large companies have internal recruiting teams,…Read More -
6 Top Workforce Trends for 2017
With 2017 right around the corner, so many companies are already feeling the effects of shrinking candidate pools and an ever changing workforce. Successful organizations will be those that can establish a culture that quickly adapts to and embraces the diverse needs of current and potential employees. This article explores the "6 Top Workforce Trends for 2017" and what employers…Read More -
Focus on These 3 Things to Retain Your Best People
When good employees quit, it can have a significant impact on many aspects of the business. From lowered morale to increased workloads, the entire team suffers. Factoring in the time and expense associated with recruiting, onboarding, and training a replacement, the transition becomes costly as well. In today's low unemployment rate environment, employee retention is even more important than ever.…Read More -
6 Questions That Will Make You A Better Coach
Want to be a Better Coach?
Of course you do! Most of us, when we are honest with ourselves, realize we could be better coaches. And employees agree – most executives don’t get high marks from direct reports. In fact, many executives find coaching mystifying and time consuming.
Marshall Goldsmith, one of the top coaches in the world, shares a…Read More -
Finding and Hiring the Right Candidates In Today’s Fast Paced Market
Finding the right employee to fill a job opening can be a significant challenge for employers. Many employers are not prepared for the fast pace that is required in today’s market to land the right hire. The mantra of “Hire Slowly and Fire Quickly” still applies, but when you are speaking with candidates for a potential role with your company…Read More -
Career Pathing as a Retention Tool
Most employees are driven by fresh opportunities and the chance to grow. Make sure that a valued employee never tells you during an exit interview: "I'm leaving the company to advance my career and take on new challenges." Developing career paths in your organization can help stem turnover and benefit your company in several ways.
Most employees are driven by…Read More -
Attract and Retain Top Talent – Analytics to Support your Mission
Employer optimism continues to grow and so does the battle for top talent. We are seeing business and employment growth in the market at a stronger level than we have in several years. This growth also drives market compensation, competition for talent and the challenge of retaining your best and brightest. Ensuring competitive positioning of your business is important and…Read More