Organizational effectiveness measures how successful organizations are in reaching their goals. An effective organization runs smoothly and functions well. In this article, we will explain the building blocks needed to create an effective organization. Whether you are a leader or working in a more operational role, read on to learn how to make your organization…
Everyone works for a paycheck. That’s direct compensation. But, there’s another side of compensation that’s important for employees too – their indirect compensation. In this article, we’ll take a good look at the latter; why it’s important, what’s the difference between direct and indirect compensation, and what are examples of indirect compensation? Here goes. ContentsWhat…
Despite your best efforts, your HR practices may be unfair to certain groups of people. To eliminate unfairness as much as possible, it’s important that you can recognize adverse impact. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at adverse impact; what is it, and why it is important to avoid. We’ll also share 9…
HR technology comes in all shapes and sizes. Selecting HR software can, therefore, be challenging. In this article, we’ll look at the HR tech selection process. We’ll discuss the preliminary steps, what stakeholders to involve, and key elements of an RFP. We’ll also share some HR technology vendor selection tips. Let’s get started! ContentsSelecting HR…
Coaching and learning agility have a lot in common. In this article, we’ll take a look at their similarities. We’ll also discuss how both individuals and HR can build learning agility and what role coaching can play in that. Let’s get started! ContentsHow coaching and learning agility relateTool vs. mindsetHow individuals can build learning agilityHow…
With social media, you can chat with friends, share funny memes, and tweet angry things into the internet void. Social collaboration uses the same tools (and can include the same behaviors), but the goals are different; this is the business side of social media. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at social collaboration;…
One of the key themes for many organizations in the next 10 years will be digital transformation. Digital adoption and transformation is a key development for most organizations in their strategic goals. This finding will only be accelerated during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. In line with this trend, HR departments are undergoing an impact…
HR professionals have a lot of responsibilities, keeping the organization’s employees happy being one of them. In this article, we’ll look at the importance of employee appreciation and recognition. We’ll also share 7 elements to take into consideration when choosing a global employee recognition program. Here goes! ContentsWhat is an employee recognition program?1. Recognition strategy2.…
HR analytics is about using data for informed decision making. The majority of variables of interest regard the H – human – in HR. They focus on abstract phenomena and one cannot measure them directly (e.g. job engagement). Assessments are the most used method for data collection of soft variables. We need them to provide…
Family-friendly workplaces are a great idea – you want a place where people feel comfortable taking an hour or two out of a day to go to a parent-teacher conference, or with a schedule that means you won’t be working until 9:00 at night. But, why on earth do we need to call this family-friendly?…