With limited time and resources, what you measure is as important as what you don’t measure. In this post, we’ll go over 20 HR metrics — qualitative and quantitative — that will deliver the clearest insights for your organization. What Are HR Metrics? Human Resources metrics (which we’ll refer to as “HR metrics”) are benchmarks that allow you to measure…
Company Success and Employee Engagement Begin with Good Communication Practices Employee engagement is a hot topic these days, and rightly so. Only one-third of employees consider themselves “engaged.” Why should you care? Higher workplace engagement leads to a nearly 40 percent reduction in absenteeism and 21 percent higher productivity, not to mention what it does for customer service. Ever talked…
Engaged employees are much happier and more motivated at work, and it shows in their performance. A Gallup survey reported that highly engaged teams are 21 percent more productive on a daily basis—and that’s not all. Research shows that employee engagement makes teams more profitable, reduces voluntary turnover, and leads to better outcomes all around. What’s more, unengaged employees cost…
Employee onboarding is the process of providing new hires with the resources they need to successfully integrate with a company, culture, and new role. It’s an important opportunity for employers to welcome new hires and set them up for success—and doing this well is the key to retaining and engaging top talent. According to research by BambooHR, those who have…
Succession planning is the process of identifying high-potential employees for key leadership roles within an organization and developing those individuals to ensure readiness to advance. Creating an effective succession plan requires both anticipating the needs of the business and determining how to ensure a steady flow of individuals who are ready to lead the organization.
Leading companies know that strong cross-functional teams are central to building innovative solutions at a fast pace. As anyone that has had to lead a cross-functional team before will tell you, the biggest challenge to fully realizing your company’s goals is managing these teams well. Managed incorrectly, though, these teams become a muddle of poor communication, pushed-back deadlines, and deliverables…
Setting goals and measuring their progress helps employees grow both personally and professionally. And rather than just watching them jump ship for the land of more opportunity, it will always benefit your organization to help employees develop and achieve their career goals—but how can you show that you’re invested in their growth? Below, we break down how to set professional…
There’s no doubt about it: When employees are engaged at work, they are significantly happier and more motivated—and it shows in their performance. In recent years, employee engagement has become a hot topic for many organizations battling high turnover rates and new employee expectations. However, despite acknowledging engagement as a priority, many organizations still have little to no understanding of…
Satisfied employees are happier, more productive, more enjoyable to work with, and more likely to contribute innovative ideas. They’re also more likely to stay with the company longer, decreasing turnover rates and strengthening teams. This guide covers the factors that influence job satisfaction and offers the best questions for gauging employees’ feelings about their workplace. There’s also a template to…
Large or small, every organization should operate with a defined organizational structure. A well-thought-out and strategic business configuration clarifies reporting relationships and supports good communication – resulting in an efficient and effective work process flow. The board and senior leadership should be the group that determines the type of organizational structure that would best support the internal operations, how work…
