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The past 25 years have been an uphill journey for the HR function

HR Brew

While the sentiment among employees does somewhat persist today, as the function has evolved, its become less prevalent, and leadership has relied more heavily on people leaders expertise and guidance. There was definitely care, she said, noting that keeping candidates warm and taking care of employees have long been important.

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A good internal comms strategy is crucial to employee engagement and retention—but employers aren’t getting it right

HR Brew

And this doesn’t just apply to George coming clean to Martha about what really happened at last year’s endodontist conference in Pasadena—it goes for companies and their employees, too. Internal communication is an important factor in securing high employee engagement and retention.

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7 Top Job Satisfaction Statistics You Need to Know

15Five

It’s important to differentiate job satisfaction from a term that’s often used interchangeably: employee engagement. Employee engagement describes the connection an employee has with their employer and how that keeps them motivated and committed to doing their best work. Why does job satisfaction matter?

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What’s keeping HR up? 5 key takeaways about changing priorities

HRExecutive

In 2023, HR also was prioritizing company culture, learning and development, employee engagement and manager training. What defines HR leadership continues to evolve, and it should, she says.

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HR's Definitive Guide to Employee Engagement

Employee relationships are vital to the health and success of every business. The benefits of employee engagement are: Increased productivity. Employers have the power to create an environment that makes or breaks a company. Commitment. Decreased stress levels. Enhanced emotional well-being.

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The Cost of Vacancy: Definition, Process, Formula & Example

HR Lineup

This article explores the definition, process, formula, and provides an example of calculating the cost of vacancy, offering HR professionals a comprehensive guide to managing and mitigating these costs effectively. The post The Cost of Vacancy: Definition, Process, Formula & Example appeared first on HR Lineup.

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Employee Engagement: Use a Systemic Approach

HR Bartender

Employee engagement continues to be a challenge for organizations. I believe two of the reasons that companies struggle with engagement are 1) It’s hard to define and 2) it has a lot of moving parts. For example, employee motivation is a key driver in employee engagement. We’ve talked about this before.