An inclusive, respectful work environment is key to empowering your employees of all genders and sexual orientations, and to your organization’s success. Using inclusive language and communication is a big part of this. So how can you make sure you’re using LGBTQ inclusive language in the workplace? For the purpose of this article, we will…
Firing someone is a lot easier said than done. Although it’s something every manager will have to face at one point or another, letting someone go is an odious task that both employer and employee dread. It’s also a decision that many managers lose a lot of sleep over. But, as hard as that undertaking…
As we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, one thing is becoming crystal clear: despite the accelerated automation and the expanding adoption of AI and technology in the workplace, the greatest asset any company has is its people. Indeed, if there is one lesson to be drawn from the impact COVID-19 has had on the world…
Organizations are increasingly taking steps to talk about employee satisfaction, but not everyone defines it and measures it in the same way. Employee satisfaction has a strong correlation between so many important people’s practices for organizations, such as intention to stay, productivity, and organizational culture. To get the most out of employees, you need to…
An HR shared services model can help HR departments deliver their services to employees in a faster, more effective way. It presents an opportunity to separate the operational from the strategic so each part of the department can be most effective in providing a positive employee experience. Let’s have a closer look at HR shared…
What is one way that the HR function can become more strategic in its approach? To help business owners implement more strategic HR tactics, we asked other HR strategists and business leaders this question for their best tips. From focusing on data to investing in automation, there are several strategies that may help you implement…
In its original use, compa ratio (or comp ratio, or compensation ratio) is a simple formula designed to compare an individual’s actual salary to the midpoint of a defined salary range. Over the past few decades, HR and compensation professionals have found many more ways to use it. As a result, it has probably become…
Job dissatisfaction has a negative impact on your organization’s performance. So how do you spot the signs, and how do you overcome the causes of job dissatisfaction at your workplace? This article walks you through it. ContentsWhat is job dissatisfaction?Signs of job dissatisfaction in the workplaceHow job dissatisfaction affects your organization8 common causes of job…
Any organization that wants to thrive in the new digital economy has the ability to do so by focusing on the most valuable asset it has — its people. Talent development – strategically developing employees’ skills based on organizational objectives – is the foundation of an organization’s sustainability. Ongoing efforts to evaluate skill gaps, provide…
Benchmarking is a practice used across industries to make comparisons between and within organizations. For HR professionals, it is no different. HR benchmarking helps make HR processes and policies at your organization more effective. This, in turn, has a positive impact on your bottom line. There is an ever-increasing demand for organizations to continually evolve…