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The hidden costs of poor employee experiences (and how HR can fix it)

10/23/2024
You’ve likely noticed a shift in your workplace dynamics recently. If so, you’re not alone. A new report from HR Acuity reveals that employee expectations and experiences are evolving rapidly, presenting both challenges and opportunities for HR professionals. Let’s dive into the key findings and explore how you can adapt your strategies to build a more resilient and engaged workforce.

From bottlenecks to breakthroughs: Rethinking project management

10/18/2024
As organizations strive for efficiency and growth, project management emerges as a critical competency that directly impacts bottom lines, team performance and competitive advantage. With Project Management Day approaching on November 7, it’s an opportune time for leaders to examine how effective project management preserves company value and maintains team momentum.

Turn negative performance reviews into a positive experience

10/16/2024
Providing negative feedback during employee performance reviews is an uncomfortable but necessary part of being a successful manager. Surveys show that employees actually value negative feedback when it’s delivered constructively. But a poor approach can cause resentment and further job disengagement. Here are tips to follow when giving your next review.

Beyond the rulebook: Combating malicious compliance in your workforce

10/04/2024
When you hear the term “malicious compliance,” you might imagine mischievous employees finding creative ways to bend the rules. However, this workplace phenomenon can have serious consequences for your team and organization if left unchecked.

Foster employee growth and advancement with performance-development plans

10/04/2024
Performance-development plans are excellent tools for keeping managers and employees on track with ongoing performance development, mentorship and learning. A PDP is designed to allow managers and employees to align on improving employee performance. It involves setting goals and measuring progress to grow the employees’ skills and improve performance.

Empowering neurodivergent talent: Strategies to support unique skillsets

09/27/2024
Hiring a diverse team is crucial for driving innovation and strategic advantage. However, when discussing workplace diversity, neurodiversity is often overlooked. This is a significant oversight, as embracing neurodiversity can unlock untapped potential within your organization.

Moving the needle on employee happiness

09/27/2024
A new report from BambooHR delivers good news for managers: Employees reported being “happier” at work at the beginning of 2024. This might signal that employee satisfaction is moving in a positive direction after the last four years of discontent.

How to fix a department problem

09/23/2024
If you or your organization’s executive team must call an entire department on the carpet for an overall workplace problem, don’t let the “defeat” become demotivating.

Recognizing presenteeism in your team members and 10 ways to address it

09/20/2024
Your star employee hasn’t missed a day in months, but their output has mysteriously declined. Another team member is visibly under the weather yet insists on powering through their tasks. These scenarios point to a pervasive issue in modern workplaces: presenteeism. This phenomenon can be more costly than absenteeism.

How to improve employee attitude toward performance reviews

09/19/2024
Don’t give up on the usefulness of performance reviews. Instead, think about ways to make them more informative and engaging. Here are six things to try.