Quantum Workplace reports that despite an improving economy, the US workplace dipped to an employee engagement low - an eight-year low for that matter. You can get all the details in the Quantum Workplace  2015 Employee Engagement Trends Report. What's interesting about the report is that while employee engagement is down, employees’ feelings on remaining at their employers have remained relatively stable. While the majority of retention-related items trended down, 76.1 Employee Relations Retention Workplace MORE

We want office spaces that make employees feel comfortable so they can do their best work. But I digress, the point is we need to keep up on the latest trends where office space is concerned. Hot-desking (which is the new term for hoteling) is when you have fewer desks than employees. For example, 100 desks for 250 employees. Where do the other employees work? MORE

According to Gallup, disengaged employees cost the U.S While we have seen an uptick in the number of organizations offering an official employee engagement strategy, the problem has yet to be solved. In our newest infographic , we identify the top eight most common employee engagement problems, and how WeSpire helps to solve them. billion employee engagement market. MORE

Human resources teams for multinational companies must shield their employees from unique sets of hazards not found in their home countries. Some insurance companies have now set aside so-called War & Terrorism exclusions to mitigate this threat on employees traveling to dangerous nations ( such as Sudan or Afghanistan ). For multinational companies, this is especially true. MORE

As 2017 begins, it’s a great time to reflect on the popular topics and trends of 2016. This content enables our readers to stay on top of industry trends and share best practices. Retaining Your Team with Career Development – Have you noticed that employee retention is becoming increasingly difficult? Explore the top 10 DATIS blogs of 2016 below: 10. MORE

We know that one of the most effective ways to recruit is using employee referral programs. Last year, SilkRoad reported that employee referrals in the U.S. So we agree – employee referrals are important to our overall recruitment efforts. But, how does this relate to employee well-being? The success of employee referral programs lies in organizational culture. MORE

This employee noticed that the company would throw away the unused toilet paper in the men’s bathroom whether completely used or not. In the end, they fired this employee and flushed the 15 plus years of service down the toilet. Here are some of my thoughts around how you might approach this issue: The employee never had any performance issues prior to this incident. Yeah that. MORE

It will require challenging and uprooting some of the longest-held assumptions about the human resource function, including assumptions about the focus on employees, the definition of “HR expertise,” HR’s status as a “support function,” and the very competencies it takes to be an effective human resource professional. The focus on employees. Employees may rebel. By Ron Mester. MORE

These 15 writers have a body of work that can help you adapt to a more relationally-driven approach to motivating people to want to do their best. Appelo has his finger on the pulse of what is shifting in employee expectations and how leaders need to respond. Leader’s today need to know what trends are changing the nature of running a business. About your confidence. MORE

Each year, the board puts together a list of the Top 5 Workplace Trends for the year. On this year’s list we find unique benefits and employee perks emerging as a competitive advantage. I do believe as the recruiting market becomes more challenging, organizations will look for ways to set themselves apart. Perks can be things that benefit both the employee and the company. MORE

Here’s a quick rundown of eight trends that we think are transforming the sourcing landscape—for the better. Video may have killed the radio star, but it’s invigorating how potential employees relate to an organization. The post New Trends Transforming Sourcing appeared first on SkillSurvey. If you’re a sourcing professional, you know it’s tough to find people with the right talent for the right job. Even “traditional” jobs today require new skills. What to do? Get more creative about where and how to look for talent. Great sourcing starts at the source. Period. MORE

One of the things I consistently notice when speaking to employees about culture change is the finger-pointing back at senior management. They’re saying: “ Our employees don’t want to change. There’s no doubt that changing an organization’s culture requires both management and employees to be in it together. Would that make a difference to employees? she noted. MORE

To create a sustainable workplace culture and to attract the top tier employees, it is important for companies to beginning looking into how they can make life easier for employees with children. By scheduling flexibly, employers show employees that they care and they also help to ease workers’ minds so that they can be fully focused and committed while on the job. link]. MORE

highlight] Human resources teams for multinational companies must shield their employees from unique sets of hazards not found in their home countries. Some insurance companies have now set aside so-called War & Terrorism exclusions to mitigate this threat on employees traveling to dangerous nations ( such as Sudan or Afghanistan ). Terrorism. Kidnapping. Other Security Issues. MORE

Trend analysis allows HR to understand the working conditions that allow new stand-out talent to bloom. Find out how Return on Employee Investment can help you find rockstar employees by tuning into our latest webcast. Benoit Gruber, VP, global product marketing at Sage, shares with us how payroll can help you find and keep your star performers. Finding your star performers. MORE

The Building Trust 2013: Workforce Trends Defining High Performance study which compiled information from 400 professionals from 290 companies from all over the world, examines the relationship between leadership and trust and of course they are correlated. And to be fair, some employees are just nasty. So, can you trust your employees? It’s the basis of most relationships. MORE

The latest available numbers suggest that more and more companies are allowing employees to shop online from work. As of 2014, 27% of employers permit unrestricted access to employees shopping online while at work, up from 16% in 2013 and 10% and 2012. Should you turn a blind eye towards you employees’ online shopping habits, not just today, but across the board? MORE

Yes, I realize that HR is tasked with investigating employee relations issues; it’s often a substantial percentage of HR’s work. And the article offered good advice from a labor attorney about handling the delicate issues of confidentiality and responsibility in employment-related investigations. Get employee relations issues out of the closet. MORE

These e-mails and phone calls are then recorded, and each employee’s PTO record is modified accordingly. Pulling out notes they’ve made throughout the past week regarding company events, birthdays, reminders, and other tidbits, they make sure each employee has a chance to ask questions or offer their own thoughts. 10:00AM. Time to hold the morning meeting. 11:00AM. 12:00PM. MORE

Now that we've covered the employee-related changes, we'll take a look at those affecting technology and the workplace. 1. Social media becomes an even stronger tool for attracting talented employees. Many companies are now reconsidering how sitting in a cubicle impacts employees, so 2015 will likely see a shift away from the "cubicle farm" office plan. MORE

Simply put – what is it, how does it work, and most importantly how does it impact companies and employees. Parents on shared parental leave can share up to 37 weeks’ statutory shared parental pay between them, at a flat rate of £139.58 per week from April 2015, or 90% of the employee’s earnings if this is less. What do employees need to know about the shared parental leave law? MORE

reccently shared my thoughts with the folks over at Small Business Trends   (go check it out) where we discussed both the purpose and the format of stay interviews and also tossed out some sample questions to ask employees when you’re trying to determine if they intend to hang out with you for a bit longer. You know what’s a hot buzzword lately? Stay interviews. Amazing! MORE

The past two decades of industrial relations has seen a large transformation in the working relationship between; workers, employers, unions and the governments. Employee relations have been increasingly become more important and a variety of ‘new’ techniques are used to improve the way it is practiced. Employers are now more aware about what employee relations entails. MORE

recent survey from GuideSpark found a big disconnect between wellness programs and employee participation. think this is going to be a real challenge for both employers and employees – staying motivated and engaged with wellness. As a result, companies are really looking for creative ways to help employees develop healthy habits. You can read more about their findings here. MORE

Organizations are creating internal coaching practices as part of employee career development programs. With the trend toward bite-sized learning, role plays and debriefs just take too long. It’s time for employees to set the agenda! I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Ken Blanchard during the conference. But let the employee set the agenda. This impacts engagement. MORE

These e-mails and phone calls are then recorded, and each employee’s PTO record is modified accordingly. Pulling out notes they’ve made throughout the past week regarding company events, birthdays, reminders, and other tidbits, they make sure each employee has a chance to ask questions or offer their own thoughts. 10:00AM. Time to hold the morning meeting. 11:00AM. 12:00PM. MORE

The need for a personalized way of dealing with employees will only increase and it is time to re-evaluate your reward system so you are ' not made fun of ' by the new talent flooding the marketplace. Aside from managerial encouragement, you must also balance the fact that management may not have the time necessary to research every employee's  encouragement level on a personal leve l. MORE

Some of you that are seasoned HR Pros know the cautionary tale when it comes to employee surveys. Rely on them too much or send the wrong signals to your workforce related to how they can be used, and they can become witch hunts toward capable managers with difficult workgroups.  .  . Trending upward on employee sentiment scores is important. Green means good. MORE

As such, the aPHR exam focuses on the fundamentals of HR principles and practices including recruitment, HR development and retention, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and health, safety and security. And, given the trend being driven by the Internet of Things, users are demanding a more immediate and simplified way to access the most complex of needs. MORE

On one side, you have traditional human resources—a profession focused on recruiting, retention, employee relations, benefits, compensation, and compliance. They may also be responsible for internal communication, like employee newsletters, or act as social coordinators. HR specialists are seasoned administrators who are typically more involved with new employee orientation, training, and interview screenings. Future of Work Human Resources Lines of Business Talent Ecosystem digital transformation hr trendsMost HR departments haven’t managed to keep pace. MORE

Now that the holidays are well behind us and we’ve recovered from party season, I want to talk about human resources and employee parties. The goal of an employee event isn’t to just plan the party. The purpose of the party is to reward and recognize employees. HR has the opportunity to get other managers and employees involved. Allow employees to share images. MORE

From small companies of 500 employees to global companies with over 200,000 employees, I see a lot of trends emerge. Yes, there are the trends they talk about at conferences or on webinars: big data, mobile technology, globalization, employee performance reviews, and more. To make a difference in the lives of employees and companies. Use appreciation. MORE

Smith reports that in England a recent court decision has declared that Uber drivers are employees and not independent contractors. Contract drivers are not the trend. According to Amy Webb, Futurist and author of The Signals are Talking , many of us misread the trend when Uber came into existence. They are lacking the soft skills it takes to be an effective employee. MORE

The demand for technology in all aspects of the workplace continues to grow as employees become more comfortable with and accustomed to technological change. Using the power and efficiency of technology to advance HR initiatives is a booming trend that we foresee continuing to rise. Let’s dive in: _. 1 in 3 Employees Say Their Home Has Better Technology Than Their Office  . MORE

Tell them what you saw, and them tell them that''s the trend you see. Employee Relations Performance Management I know, it''s simple. But I got in thrown in my face yesterday, and it was a good refresher. You''re a manager. Sometimes you have to course correct with people who work for you.  In your honest but ineffective moments, you''ll prepare some notes to get you started. MORE

It is not a trend . Employee engagement. Here, we tell you all you need to know about employee engagement and just how important it really is. “To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.”. Employee engagement is about more than people being satisfied or even happy in their job. You’ve undoubtedly heard the term before. But what is it, really? MORE

I'm up over at Fistful of Talent talking about the trend of corporate L&D departments striking Tuition Aid deals with single universities. Employees who haven’t gotten their college degree are attracted to this benefit. 2. Click here to head over to Fistful of Talent to read more about how Pizza Hut is partnering with a single college to add more value (and generate savings for the company and employees alike). Benefits Employee Relations Learning and Development Recruiting TalentThe reasons Tuition Aid is a smart benefit to add are simple. Observe: 1. MORE