Sometimes you come home from an industry conference having learned a new thing or two, sometimes you meet new connections in the industry, sometimes you come back with a to-do list of ways to improve your organization. Having just returned from the WorkHuman conference in Phoenix, I can honestly say that all of the above apply. So what were some of the key themes that surfaced? Becoming the Organization of Tomorrow, With People. What made it the best? MORE

Employee engagement tool helps measure or boost employee engagement that in turn will improve the productivity and efficiency of the employees and reduce staff turnover. Features of Employee Engagement Tools. Employee perks: Employee discounts. MORE

As we enter the busiest time of year, we wanted to focus this month’s talent and HR news update on company culture and thankfulness. Whether finding ways to appreciate your employees or better understanding your organization’s culture, we’ve curated five articles just for you. 1) 3 SIMPLE WAYS TO SHOW APPRECIATION FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES, NO MONEY NEEDED FROM INC. Making your employees feel valued is easier (and less expensive) than you think. That’s the No. MORE

For years, business owners and HR managers have focused on improving employee engagement—and with good reason. Basically, to achieve their goals, businesses need to focus on improving employee experience. What is Employee Experience? Head off potential problems at the pass. MORE

Did you feel a lack of engagement from the employees’ side? Usually, these issues are very much evident in the form of increased turnovers, especially from the top-performing employees. Therefore, employee engagement is a huge concern. Social Recognition. MORE

If so, you probably saw the effects in the form of greater turnover ? Disengagement is cropping up at many companies, and can stem from overexhaustion, ineffective management, or misalignment throughout an organization. Employee engagement should be a huge concern ? MORE

Taylor, PHR, The HR Writer According to PayScale’s Compensation Best Practices Report , 69 percent of all employers are deeply concerned about losing their best people. People truly are the best assets of any organization, therefore it’s critical to weed out any potential causes of poor performance and retention as early as possible. For experienced human resource professionals, the management of employee performance should be a piece of cake. Tess C. MORE