Saying goodbye to employees is a common situation within companies and one that is uncomfortable for both parties involved. Whether you are carrying out massive corporate layoffs or firing an employee for other reasons, the situation is never easy to navigate. You must keep in mind that there will always be two perspectives when an […]
Keys for a Successful Employee Onboarding Process
According to Equifax Workforce Solutions, a company based out of the United States, 22% of workers abandon their new employer in the first 45 days. You can make sure your company doesn’t add to this statistic by implementing a good employee onboarding plan that goes beyond simply the job offer. The first few days, weeks, […]
How to Prevent Post Vacation Blues (Coping isn’t the way)
We all know that returning to your routine after a long break from work is difficult, to say the least, but do we know why? Or are we simply blaming it on the blues, and allowing this to be an excuse for 2 – 3 weeks of low productivity in the workplace? Let’s get real […]
The Cost of Recruitment & Selection: Hiring Process
The complex recruitment and selection process along with the costs associated are often overlooked by human resources and yet, the process is so incredibly important to the long term success of the company and their ability to reach their objectives. Companies that are more thorough in their process to recruit staff tend to have a […]
Prepare Your HR Plan for 2020
With 2020 fast approaching, it’s important to close off the year by preparing a human resources plan for the start of the new decade. More important than the details of the plan itself is to make sure the company’s mission and vision are reflected within your annual HR plan 2020. Without clear objectives and a […]
Employee Retention: 3 ways to keep your employees from leaving
Let’s face it. Employees will not stay with your company forever. While it is normal for staff members to come and go, it becomes a different story when you have to fill up the same positions over and over again. If your company struggles to retain employees, it is crucial to start taking action right […]
Why Your Company Should Adopt an Entrepreneurial Culture
In this ever-changing business environment, the competition for talent is fierce. It becomes less common for professionals to stay in the same company for years. Instead, they will switch jobs or careers to find the perfect fit. Paychecks or job titles are not the only motivators for change. Employees want to be part of a […]
How to Give Constructive Feedback to Employees
Constructive feedback is the key to professional development and optimized performance. While employees want more of it, managers are often hesitant to provide constructive criticism to their workers, and not without reason. Giving feedback is a delicate process. There is a fine line between helping employees grow and discouraging them. As an HR manager, you […]
4 Tips to Get Back Into Work After the Summer Holidays
The summer holidays have come to an end. While the sunny and carefree days have made you feel relaxed and refreshed, it has been hard to go back to your usual routine and pick up the pace. If you struggle to stay motivated and productive, you are not alone. Many professionals experience the post-vacation blues […]