No one expects you to work all the time. Most countries have mandatory vacation days that companies must allot to their employees (the United States is the exception in the Western World). This is in addition to vacation time, sick time, personal time (to handle the unexpected), and holidays. Unless you want to shut your…
Television police dramas always involve a rogue detective who pushes the limits, goes against the Captain’s advice and gets yelled at for insubordination – and then captures the bad guy. Naturally, all is forgiven. In the business world, insubordination doesn’t often lead to forgiveness and praise – it’s generally a step toward termination. Rebellion against…
Organizational design is as much an art as it is a science. The process of creating a system in which people can work together to achieve common goals is highly complex and there is no one way to do it right. In this article, we will explain what organizational design is, what drives organizational design,…
The realistic job preview is a standard in recruiting and selection. It is a great tool to increase the quality of applications; it ensures a fit between the person and the role and between the person and the organization, and it helps to retain employees longer. In this article, you will learn everything you need…
Job rotation is a technique used to increase employee learning and motivation. In this article, we will explain what job rotation is, list its benefits and drawbacks, and give 5 examples of companies who successfully apply job rotation in their activities. ContentsWhat is job rotation? A definitionJob rotation benefitsDisadvantages of job rotationJob rotation best practicesFive…
The job requisition is the first step in the recruitment process. In this article, we will explain what a job requisition is, why it is important, list all the key elements of a job requisition, and provide you with a template that you can use in your organization. ContentsWhat is a job requisition?Job requisition vs.…
Successful talent acquisition is arguably one of the most important drivers of a business’s success. In this article, we will explain what talent acquisition is, we show the 9-step talent acquisition process, give an introduction to talent acquisition strategy, and conclude with a set of talent acquisition best practices that you have to have in…
Every business needs employees. Talent Acquisition Specialists focus on finding and recruiting these candidates. While they are not the final decision-makers (that lies with the hiring managers), they have a tremendous influence over the entire talent acquisition process. Because of this influence over the available candidates, and the amount that a Talent Acquisition Specialist works…
Absenteeism in the workplace is a common phenomenon, costing the US economy $84 billion annually. Absenteeism, also referred to as a “bottom-line killer”, impacts the availability of the workforce and the profitability of organizations. In this guide, we will dive into what absenteeism is, common causes, its impact, and we end with 13 effective absenteeism…
Job simplification, also referred to as work simplification, is a job design intervention. In this article, we will take a closer look at work simplification, give a definition, and list a number of best practices on how to do it well. Contents What is work simplification? A definition Job simplification: a brief history 5 work…