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Using HR and People Analytics to Transform your Business
The use of HR analytics is a growing trend in talent management because it has clearly demonstrated its value and removed some degree of mystery in what can be done to enhance employee engagement. Regardless of how formal the effort becomes, all employers can benefit from a more fact based understanding of what factors attract new employees, encourage existing employees to reach their potential, and retain…Read More -
Compensation and the War for Talent
The economy is heating up and so is the battle for talent! Our team at The Fahrenheit Group has been watching the gradual recovery from the recent Recession very closely. Our observations are consistent with data from various economic monitoring sources and with the message in this article.
One of the keys to winning the battle for talent is creating…Read More -
Venture Summit to Feature head of Start-up Program for Microsoft
Fahrenheit is proud to be a key sponsor for this years Virginia Venture Summit and we are excited to see such a robust agenda.
The Virginia Venture Summit, Venture Forum RVA's signature event, hosted by Capital One, is a day-long annual conference for entrepreneurs, innovators and capital providers. Join leading VCs, investment bankers and angels as well as leaders of…Read More -
Make Sure Your Employees Make the Connection
Employee duties and how well they are performed are directly linked to your company's profits. But staff members aren't always clear on how their jobs translate into a healthy bottom line. It's important for employees to understand how their individual duties fit into your company's big financial picture. Here are a couple of ways to ensure that your staff members…Read More -
Smart Tips for Handling Employee Salaries
Salaries are a tough expense for most businesses. You want to hold them down but reining them in too tightly doesn't always work well. Good employees can find work elsewhere and replacing them can cost a bundle. So, if you're in a spot where every salary dollar counts, here are eight ideas for getting the biggest bang for your buck.…Read More -
Poor Communication About Pay May Sap Employee Motivation
Almost all employers who responded to a recent poll by WorldatWork* say they have a compensation philosophy. And about two-thirds of those employers say they have committed it to writing. Trouble is, only 27 percent of them believe that the majority of their workers actually understand it. That might not be surprising because a significant number -- 39 percent --…Read More -
Why Should Employers Provide Paid Sick Leave?
It's a fair question to ask ... why should employers provide paid sick leave? As noted by President Obama in his recent State of the Union Address, not every employer does. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 73 percent of U.S. employers provide paid sick leave to full-time workers, and 27 percent do so for part-time workers. Here are…Read More -
How Can You Keep Your Valued Employees?
You need to pay a fair wage in order to keep valued employees. How can your business go about doing that? Start by ranking job positions, assigning values to each position in your workplace. Here are three things you should consider. Need help working through HR issues? Connect with our team. Read More -
Sales Pro’s Know ABC…But Do You Know ABR? Always Be Recruiting!
Jay Carpenter, Sales Talent Acquisition FahrenheitHR There’s a reason parents advise their children to use the bathroom before going on a road trip. Even if the need isn’t immediate, it will be at some point. We’ve all been faced with the realization that the next exit isn’t for a few miles. We should take the same precautions in our work environments.…Read More -
Fahrenheit Congratulates Melina Davis-Martin on Being Selected as EVP at the Medical Society of Virginia
Melina Davis-Martin has been named executive vice president of the Medical Society of Virginia, a statewide organization representing the interests of physicians. She assumes her job as the organization’s chief employed officer Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Melina is a seasoned business and association executive and brings public and non-profit sector leadership experience to this role. She is a successful entrepreneur,…Read More -
Are you (and your team) Ready to Tackle 2015?
I came across this great article from my good friend Nancy Eberhardt and thought I would take a moment to share it. In her article, Nancy poses a question...and it happens to also be in the title of her article...(when planning for your business) what is the single most important question for 2015? At Fahrenheit, our team of advisors and…Read More -
How Kodak Involved All Employees
Seeking greater customer satisfaction, the Kodak Company created a workplace culture that resulted in greater employee involvement. So how did this work? They started building a performance-based culture. Kodak has utilized a quality leadership process that focuses on a continuous cycle of Assess, Plan, Do, Verify. For details, continue reading the full article here.Read More