Monique Verduyn has been a writer for more than 20 years, covering general business topics as well as the IT, financial services, entrepreneurship, advertising, pharmaceuticals, and entertainment sectors. She has interviewed prominent corporate leaders and thinkers for many top business publications. She has a keen interest in communication strategy development and implementation, and has worked with several global organisations to improve collaboration, productivity and performance in a world where employees are more influential than ever before.

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The Ultimate Guide to Garden Leave (Plus When To Use It) 

Garden leave is gaining traction in the United States. Employers are increasingly concerned about protecting their confidential information, trade secrets, and customer relationships from departing employees. Technological advances make it easier for people to take valuable information with them when they leave a job, which could damage their former employer’s business. Garden leave also benefits…

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Core Competencies 101: Incorporating Across the Employee Lifecycle

Are you looking to raise the bar on employee performance and talent development in your organization? Core competencies provide a framework for aligning talent management strategies and driving organizational success. By understanding the core competencies required for each role, you can design effective recruitment processes, develop competency-based job descriptions, and select candidates who have the…

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How to Create a Well-Designed Salary Structure

A well-designed salary structure is essential for every organization as it serves as a framework for determining fair compensation for employees.  A competitive salary structure helps organizations attract and retain talented employees, establishes a clear and consistent approach to compensation, helps organizations to manage compensation costs, provides transparency to employees regarding their pay, and minimizes…

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Develop a Successful HR Communication Strategy

HR communication is vital to the successful management of any organization. Whether you are updating employees on new policies, gathering feedback on employee satisfaction, or providing critical information on how to prepare for an extreme weather event, effective communication is fundamental to business operations. Developing an effective HR communication strategy will enable you to communicate…