According to Deloitte’s 2015 Global Human Capital Trends survey, employee engagement and culture issues exploded onto the scene, rising to become the no. 1 challenge companies face around the world. Culture drives many outcomes in organizations, perhaps most prominently, employee engagement and retention. That can spell bad news for a lot of companies. More […]
Summer is the perfect time to focus on employee health in your organization. From exercise to healthy eating, and from community interaction to increased happiness, corporate wellness is important to you organization’s culture and the productivity of your team. During the summer months, there are increased opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, spend time picnicking or […]
Guest Post by Chris Smith of kCross “Those who tell the stories rule the world.” – a Native American proverb Why is storytelling so powerful in the human experience? Stories provide us with our understanding of the world, and create emotional connections between the listeners and the characters and elements of the story. It’s no […]
These days new moms are returning to work after giving birth more quickly than previous generations. Still, there is a large percentage of women that do not return to their pre-birth employers after starting their families. According to a US Census report, less than half of working mothers return to their jobs within the first […]
Guest Post by Talent Inc. The rise in social media has brought increased visibility to companies all over the world. With a simple Tweet or post, a company has the ability to reach customers and brand advocates swiftly and effectively. While this can prove to be beneficial for brand loyalty and sales, it’s time for […]
Within the next 10 years, there will be more Millennials in the American workforce than any other generation, including Baby Boomers and Generation X. Considering that Millennials hold starkly different workplace values than the generations before them, how prepared is your company to not only survive this changing employment landscape, but attract the best Millennials […]
We’ve been talking this week about best practices for managing summer interns. If you missed Part 1 of this topic, catch it here. Many companies have a love/hate relationship with the idea of offering internships. It seems like a nice idea: fresh, eager talent temporarily focused on a special initiative within your company. But sometimes […]
