Workplace performance can be influenced by external factors and even society’s changing ideologies. Gallup’s State of the American Workforce report shows that when employees are positively engaged at work, their profitability increased by 21 percent; however, only 51 percent of employees report being actually engaged at work. The following workplace tech trends will help positively […]
Category: Dealing with Bosses
There are amazing charitable organizations that hire employees that are not just sub-par, but they are bullies down to the deepest recesses of their cores. They may be nice to their bosses’ faces, but these are just acts. When they break out the red Satan costumes, complete with devil horns, tiny little skirts and pointed […]
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A Guide to Rewarding Employees
Cash is a short-time employee motivator. Don’t get us wrong; it’s still important to show your employees you value their performance by paying them a competitive salary and offering benefits, but there are other ways to show appreciation by rewarding employees throughout the year. We have compiled a list of our favorite ways for rewarding […]
Cashiers are responsible for ringing up purchases in convenience stores, grocery stores and other establishments using cash registers and electronic scanners. In 2014, there were approximately 3.5 million cashiers in the U.S., making this the second-largest occupation behind retail salespeople. So why are cashier turnover rates high? This entry-level position does not require any formal […]
Workplace violence rarely occurs without warning. People rarely wake up one day and suddenly have the desire to become violent. Experts agree that people display warning signs before acting out. The key to avoiding workplace violence is to recognize the signs of “pre-violence” and assist employees. The following may be early warning signs and indicators […]
We have all experienced the impacts of a negative employee. They can be pessimistic, uncooperative or even hostile at times. It is important to make sure negativity does not spread within a workplace, as this can be as harmful as a contagious disease taking over and spreading. To help prevent workplace negativity from taking root, follow […]
Having a one-on-one with an employee who is not meeting their expectations in their role can be a challenge among HR professionals and managers, not to mention a headache for HR compliance. Whether it is addressed during a performance review or a separate meeting, it should hopefully serve as a productive means of improving their […]
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HR Best Practices You Should Never Ignore
Human Resources may not be the easiest department to work for in a company. During any given week, HR professionals are often known to break the good news with the bad, hiring a key candidate or turning one down and organizing certain roles during restructuring. All the while, HR is responsible for hiring, recruiting and […]
Your staff stressed at work? They’re not the only ones. Need help managing employee stress? You’re not alone. According to Wrike’s United States stress statistics from 2019, 94 percent of American workers reported experiencing stress at their workplace. This means just a mere six percent that were surveyed are content and stress-free. What’s more, as […]
Performance reviews. People love ‘em or hate ‘em. Regardless, they do have a place in any corporation to ensure development and growth, recognition and even retention. However, not all performance reviews are positive experiences for managers and employees, and some can make HR compliance a challenge. For instance, outside of job performance and growth, an […]