When you encourage professional growth in your organization, everyone benefits. Your employees develop personally and professionally, you retain your staff longer, and you save time and money on your hiring process. Here are three ways you can help your staff grow professionally so everyone wins. Implement Cross-Departmental Training  Training your employees to work in different departments…

Because your employees are always watching you, it’s important you act accordingly. Here are a few tips on how to lead by example, so others follow suit. Arrive Early/Stay Late By arriving early and working late, you reinforce the fact that your role within the organization is essential and you take it very seriously. However,…

According to a study by Development Dimensions International, a consulting firm, and Electronic Recruiting Exchange, a web-based recruiting resource, successful companies utilize five specific practices that help them stay ahead of the competition. These practices help find the right workers for the right jobs, which improves employee productivity and retention, the quality of products or…

When employees remain loyal to your company longer, you save time and money by not hiring new workers. Find out how mentoring can help you retain top talent longer and improve your bottom line. What Mentoring Is  Mentoring occurs when more experienced workers provide training and guidance for less-experienced workers. New hires, especially recent graduates,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…