Behaviorally anchored rating scale (BARS) in performance management is nearly a 60-year-old concept. One reason it has persisted this long—that organizations still pour time and resources into building and maintaining these scales—is that it is defensible. It’s hard to challenge judgments based on direct observation of behavior. So how can behaviorally anchored rating scale fit…
Today’s HR professionals are facing a growing skills gap. A recent survey found that 60% of employees believe that their current skill set will become outdated in the next three to five years. This poses a challenge for HR. Not only will their existing skills become obsolete, but they will also need to develop new…
Good employer branding examples come in many different shapes and sizes, and from different industries. As candidates increasingly look at what it’s really like to work at a company, your employer brand becomes more and more important. In this article, we’ll share 9 exceptional employer branding examples and what we like about them. ContentsEmployer brand…
The job characteristics model helps make the jobs at your organization more varied, challenging, and motivating. An engaged workforce is happier and more productive but keeping employees happy and engaged is something that HR practitioners and managers struggle with. This is where the job characteristics model comes in. What exactly is this model, and how…
A leadership development plan is a useful tool to ensure that your organization has a strong pipeline of future leaders. The continuous evolution and success of any organization are linked to the continuous growth and evolution of its leadership. Creating a solid leadership development plan helps outline detailed steps to identify and nurture the next…
Delivering fair pay and complying with pay equity legislation are two crucial deliverables for HR leaders. These goals are never easy to achieve! In this article, we look at what exactly pay equity is, why you should prioritize it, and how to address it at your organization. ContentsWhat is pay equity? What is pay fairness?The…
Compensation analysis is vital to providing fair, equitable compensation. Smart organizations know that providing the right compensation is one of the key pillars to attract and retain the best talent. A thorough compensation analysis provides the data and insights for critical decisions as it relates to salaries and total benefits for employees. Labor costs make…
When an organization nurtures an inclusive environment at work, employees sense the collaboration and fairness that helps their well-being and ability to embrace their full potential. This type of workforce is more innovative, compelled to stay with the company, and ultimately improve the bottom line of the business. So what can you do to create…
Organizational transformation is on the minds of many business leaders. Smart managers are always looking for opportunities to increase their organizational effectiveness and strengthen their company culture. This effort is especially critical in times of change like we have experienced as a result of the pandemic. It’s also where organizational transformation becomes the factor for…
Being unable to close the talent gap at your organization is a serious issue, leading to missed opportunities and lost business now and in the future. But how can you figure out what skills you need to bridge the talent gap? Companies that embrace people analytics to uncover and bridge these gaps within their organizations…