The US Department of Labor tracks all turnover rates, and one of the components of this measurement is the number of quits. These are voluntary separations initiated by the employee, and serve as a measurement of worker’s willingness to leave their jobs. In 2014, this rate has again increased slightly from the levels seen in 2013. Below, the importance of employee recognition is explained.
The Christmas Holiday season is a great opportunity to say Thanks to your valued employees.
Most companies want it to be a memorable and personal experience to show the staff how much they truly care and to show appreciation for all they do.
You want to make recipients feel special by giving each employee a special gift, but there's so much to do, in so little time. What can you do to make finding employee holiday gifts easy? We have some holiday gift ideas for employees to share with you!
Employee Engagement levels significantly affect almost every measure of an organization's success.
Research and countless studies clearly and consistently show the direct link between an organization's success and the Engagement level of its employees.
With all of this proof regarding the value and benefits of higher employee engagement, is your company ready to make improving engagement a high priority?
Here's some employee engagement tips to get started.
In a survey of recent college seniors, when asked what they wanted in their jobs, said their top three, most important factors were: Opportunities for personal growth, job security, and a friendly work environment. Note: Salary was not in their top three.
Most respondents indicated they want to work for an organization that produces products or offers services that benefit others. They wanted to make a difference! Remember this when you are thinking of how to hire great employees.
A tip for how to hire great employees is to consider whether a person is the BEST candidate, or the RIGHT candidate, for your organization.
While the Best candidate may have great qualifications and the perfect resume, the Right candidate should have a balance of qualifications, plus interpersonal skills and the personality that's suited to the job and your culture.
So how do hire great employees and balance your goals and the desires of your candidates?
Continually recognizing and rewarding employees in many different ways, is an important component in your overall plan to increase employee engagement and productivity.
Recognizing and rewarding employees helps reduce the corporate risks that could result from low morale, lower engagement levels, and frequent employee turnover.
A comprehensive employee recognition program can help increase your organization's potential for success.
See this sample of a Spot Award Card themed for You're a Shinning Star. Good for one gift of their choice! It's the perfect way to say thanks for doing a great job!
Here's some ways we can help make saying Thanks very easy.
