IES Blog Archive

Archive: 2016

November 10, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Gamification uses the thinking and strategy involved in playing games to improve worker engagement. Find out how gamification can benefit your company and improve your bottom line. Gamification & Employee Management  Gamification provides employees with recognition and status in a more effective way than other types of recognition. For example, if employees receive gift cards…

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November 8, 2016 Read time: 4 minutes

IESConnect Article – November 2016 The December 1st increase in the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees is rapidly approaching. By now companies should have determined: 1) Which, if any, of their currently exempt employees fall below the adjusted salary threshold; and, 2) How they will address this – either through an increase in compensation…

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November 7, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Being a leader comes with its own unique set of challenges. Here are some aspects of leadership you’ll want to avoid to so you continue being the best leader you can be. Not Mentoring Your Team  Every employee needs help with training to become the best worker they can be. However, most employees won’t seek…

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November 5, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Feedback is vital to reaching your company’s goals. Without proper guidance on your work output, you won’t know what type of effect you’re having on meeting your organization’s objectives. Here are some important aspects of effective feedback, and how they help you prosper. Elements of Feedback  To be most effective, feedback must be specific to…

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November 3, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

 With the widespread use of mobile devices, increasing access to information, and shorter attention spans, chunking new material into short bursts of information, or micro learning, is becoming more common as a means of learning. Find out more about “micro learning” and how it may benefit your company. What Micro Learning Is  Micro learning is…

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October 31, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

As a recruiter, you want to provide every possible staffing solution for your client companies. However, you probably don’t want to take on the burdens of employing contract workers. Learn how partnering with Innovative Employee Solutions as your employer of record (EOR) can help you fill all your clients’ staffing needs while reducing your risks.…

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October 28, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Utilizing temporary workers can provide considerable advantages. Here are four ways having a contingent workforce may benefit your business. Cost Savings You may save a substantial amount of money by bringing aboard temporary workers. Rather than cover full- or part-time salaries or wages, your business pays for services only when needed. This is especially beneficial…

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October 26, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Technology is becoming increasingly valuable for helping companies grow. Find out four ways you can implement technology for enhancing your HR processes and improving your bottom line. Metrics Measuring any HR function helps determine its efficiency, effectiveness, and impact on your business. For example, metrics may be used in determining your cost of hiring, including…

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October 24, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Your recruiting skills play an essential part in helping your company prosper. Learn why it’s essential you continue evolving your recruiting methods, and what happens if you stop innovating your approaches to hiring top talent. Intense Competition  As the economy improves, job seekers have substantially more choices as to which positions they secure within organizations…

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October 21, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Knowing how strong an impact your HR team has on your company is a key indicator of how successful your organization may be down the road. Learn five ways of measuring your HR’s effectiveness so you may better plan ways of expanding your business. Efficiency  It’s essential you measure how efficient your HR department is…

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