Instead, human resource (HR) departments need to focus on employee experiences. Two recent studies ( 2016 and 2017 ) found that the top drivers of 30+ organizations’ outcomes were management, job fit, and senior leadership—with management being the most consistent driver of outcomes. MORE

How much of an increase in pay are your employees receiving in 2017? 2017 Merit Increases. last year and 16% the year before) of employers awarding merit increases of up to 2.5% (averaged across all employee types). awarded as much to employees at the management level, 19.7% MORE

For example, consider how well HR and marketing work together. In a way, the HR department plays an integral role in shaping the company culture, from the way the employer brand is represented during the recruiting process, to the how employees perceive the company. MORE

That’s still relatively new. Many companies know they should be doing more of it to recruit talent and increase employee engagement—but they don’t have the budget or resources to follow through. For employer branding, recruitment and improved employee relations are key goals. MORE

These are defined in five parts: recruitment, placement & talent management, training & development, compensation, and employee relations. Ulrich’s work is always very well-researched and so is this book. Predictive HR Analytics: Mastering the HR Metric. MORE

For Reneé Maxwell, employee retention, successful training and development, and internal promotability stand out as key signifiers of employee engagement. For our latest installment of Around the Bonfyre, we talked to Maxwell about the qualities an HR Director needs to address engagement and culture, while also prioritizing employee performance. We now do everything from employee relations to organizational communication. MORE

The trends they pointed to aligned with the ones we have spoken about before as well. Executives want to believe in the value of their employees, but often struggle to understand how the HR function drives value through the organization’s people. Analytics Employee Surveys MORE

Some of the primary drivers are the current economic and competitive markets, as well as the always-on mobile environment. Employees must be given the opportunity to cross department lines to offer their skills and talents wherever they are needed most. The Old Rickety Ladder. MORE

That’s still relatively new. Many companies know they should be doing more of it to recruit talent and increase employee engagement—but they don’t have the budget or resources to follow through. For employer branding, recruitment and improved employee relations are key goals. MORE

With a one-person HR team, administrative duties often take priority over strategic initiatives, like employee experience, workforce planning, or company culture. Are your employees engaged? The HR Data Analyst tracks metrics throughout the talent lifecycle to inform better processes. MORE

In the greater context of the organisation, the process of acquiring and retaining digital talent, developing digital skills across the employees of the organisation, and fostering digital understanding at the senior leadership level include in their priorities. Information that is presently available on digital skills and capabilities at an employee level. What metrics have been deployed to understand and measure the digital skills and capabilities. MORE