When considering a company culture that will attract Millennials and Generation Z, what comes to mind? Many will imagine an office full of ping pong tables and arcade machines, with motivational quotes painted large across the walls and coffee tables instead of desks. These visible, aesthetic qualities of company culture are easy to focus on,…
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[Infographic] The Importance of Employee Engagement
Creating an atmosphere where employees feel engaged in their work can be tough. Everyone has different motivations, likes and dislikes, and expectations of themselves and their overall lives, so creating a workplace that caters to all of these needs can sometimes feel impossible. The challenge is so great for some that they simply choose to…
Five Ways to Engage Employees on Earth Day
Earth Day is on April 22nd and an ideal time to engage employees in a teambuilding activity. If your organization doesn’t have anything formal planned, don’t fret. Even simple activities can connect and energize employees. Celebrating Earth Day not only benefits the planet, it’s good for employees too. Here are five ways to engage employees in…
Four Game-Changing Workplace Perks Worth Considering
Given the high-cost of employee turnover, many companies struggle to retain top talent, especially for highly-skilled roles. An SHRM study predicts that each time a company replaces a salaried employee, it costs six to nine months’ salary on average. For a manager earning $50,000 per year, that could equate to a cost of between $25,000…
Three Factors that Influence Employee Stars’ Decision to Stay Onboard
When top talent leaves an organization, the immediate impacts on the department can feel tragic. Since employee engagement has barely budged in the last few years, many organizations are focused on developing better attraction and retention strategies. Gallup recently asked employees what they consider most when deciding to take a job with a different organization. Here are three factors…
Three Tips to Prevent Employees from Jumping Ship
According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report, the U.S. currently has a high number of job openings. Record numbers of employees are contemplating jumping ship to embark on those opportunities. Consider these facts: Just over half of employees (51%) say they are actively looking for a new job or watching for openings. In…
Three Ways Managers Can Maximize Employee Engagement during the Holidays
With all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, many employees wonder if it really, ‘tis the season to be jolly. While businesses are focused on fulfilling customers’ needs in an effort to grow their share of holiday consumer spending, many managers fall short on recognizing the employees who actually provide the customer…
Three Steps to Set Clear Expectations and Drive Employee Engagement
A recent Gallup Business Journal article reveals that many employees are not currently engaged in their jobs because they don’t know what is expected of them. Employee engagement is the degree to which employees are involved in and enthusiastic about their role and working environment. Today, only one third of all U.S. employees are engaged…
Three Reasons to Make Mentoring a Priority
Who is your all-time favorite teacher? Most likely, it was someone who took a sincere interest in you and cared deeply about you. This mentor understood your goals and dreams, and did everything possible to help you attain them. You probably still remember his or her wise adages which you apply in your current professional…
4 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Engaging a Multi-Generational Workforce
The rise of technology and Internet access have forced massive change in the workplace. But perhaps it’s the Millennial worker that has caused the most tension in the workplace. The generational divide at work has never been deeper and more daunting than it is today. Here are today’s most relevant challenges with engaging a multi-generational…