8, 2016 – HotSchedules ® and PeopleMatter today announced a multiphase partnership to create the restaurant industry’s top workforce management platform. We share customer-centric values and a mission to improve the lives of restaurant employees through transformative technology.”. Automated I-9 verification and e-Signatures help ensure companywide compliance, while optional background and tax credit screening allow hiring managers to quickly and easily identify the best candidates. MORE

It seems that we can’t turn around today without having a conversation that touches on employee engagement. In the time that Gallup has been measuring engagement, it hasn’t changed–engagement levels are hovering right around 30 percent. I’m going to offer two answers to this question that not only illuminate the problem, but give you some options to consider as you try to combat the problematic issue of disengaged employees. Engagement is down. MORE

A great culture is driven by a number of different elements: leadership, collaboration and employee engagement to name just a few. As the world of work rapidly evolves, employers are investing more and more into HR programs that aim to drive their company culture by putting their values on display for staff and ensuring employees are invested in the company. Programs that offer employees opportunities to learn imply a path to promotion and greater responsibility. MORE

It’s the start of a new year, which means, like most organizations, performance management and development programs are being put into place or being reviewed and adjusted. It is an ongoing cycle of planning, evaluating, and reviewing to cultivate an engaged and aligned workforce. . It’s all about the employee experience. In a separate Workplace Trends study, 83 percent of HR professionals agreed the experience of employees is key to organizational success. . MORE

Employee engagement plays a paramount role in the success of an organization. But what isn’t talked about as much – and should be – is employee dis engagement. As Melissa Campeau pointed out in the September issue of HR Professional Magazine, research has found that, although most company leaders agree that having employees who are engaged is important, only 30 percent of workers are. There are a number of signs indicating employee disengagement. MORE

New employee onboarding is the process of getting new hires adjusted to the social and performance aspects of their new jobs quickly and smoothly. In Fortune 500 companies, it has been estimated that 500,000 new managers transition into new roles or companies each year. Managers begin new jobs every 2 to 4 years on average. Common wisdom and research indicate that new employees get about 90 days to prove themselves in a new job. IBM Kenexa. Your Employees. MORE

If you want your business to reach its full potential in terms of human capital , nurturing talent is obviously your #1 priority. It’s not just about recruiting the best possible people (though that certainly helps!) – it’s also about teaching, developing, and giving them opportunities and an environment to be engaged. One of the ways to drive better engagement of your employees is to simply show your appreciation for the work they do. MORE

Engagement, productivity and satisfaction levels all plummet, ushering in a whole slew of problems for the company, from high turnover to drops in performance. The source explained that one survey found: 50 percent of management professionals lack leadership skills. Furthermore, Workplace Insight also revealed a separate study showing the top skill organizations need to focus on improving over the next few years is people management, followed closely by performance management. MORE

It’s equally, if not more important, to inspire, motivate and engage your employees over the long haul. Creating an experience of bringing new individuals into the organization and inspiring them is the key to building a highly engaged workforce that can help deliver business impacts. In short, what you need is a new strategy for employee inspiration and engagement. No longer is it only HR who is focused on aligning engagement efforts with business strategy. MORE

It seems that we can’t turn around today without having a conversation that touches on employee engagement. In the graphic above, pulled from Google Trends, you can see the interest in employee engagement for over ten years. Gallup’s regular research into engagement points out a fairly dismal picture, and companies are trying to improve this measure to no avail. Engagement is Not a Program. Let’s create a program to push engagement up!”. MORE

In a recent Ceridian survey, nearly 40 percent of HCM professionals said they do not make blending work and life a priority for their employees. But more importantly, they are also negatively impacting their engagement and retention. Here’s what it means to me: With more employees working virtually and our digital communications keeping us connected at all times, the line between our personal and professional life is blurring. Empower employees. MORE

New employee onboarding is the process of getting new hires adjusted to the social and performance aspects of their new jobs quickly and smoothly. In Fortune 500 companies, it has been estimated that 500,000 new managers transition into new roles or companies each year. Managers begin new jobs every 2 to 4 years on average. Common wisdom and research indicate that new employees get about 90 days to prove themselves in a new job. IBM Kenexa. Your Employees. MORE