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The Challenge of 2014: Retaining Talent

It’s no surprise that positive associate relations are necessary to support a safe, happy, and productive workforce. Many organizations pride themselves on their relationships with employees and work hard to ensure workers have a fruitful work/life balance. Yet, how important are these things, really? What are the consequences should an employer choose not to focus on employee satisfaction and talent management? According to recent studies, …Read More

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The Importance of Mentorships in the Workplace

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Most workplaces provide internships to college or high school students, or they utilize training management software and match young employees with their more experienced colleagues for mentorships. Both types of learning opportunities can benefit workers and their employers, and human resources departments should not discount the advantages of establishing internships or mentorships in the workplace. With the right employee management …Read More

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Employees AREN’T Our Greatest Asset

Since I began my Human Resources career twenty-plus years ago, the phrase “employees are our greatest asset” has been expressed by HR professionals time and time again. As a matter of fact, this mantra was even the motto and tagline at one of my previous employers, an HR Consulting firm. Well, I’m here to say that employees are not our greatest asset, and if you look at the facts hard enough, this shouldn’t shock you.
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Performance Guidelines and Monitoring Tips

The following are some basic steps to manage employees’ performance, which you can incorporate into your performance review:

Communicate job expectations and responsibilities and document your meeting as to all issues and points covered. Be sure to obtain employee feedback specifically as it relates to any expectation that may be unrealistic.
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Align Employee Goals with Company Objectives

Creating career development plans and setting out company objectives are often seen as separate events. However, in order for a company to succeed, it is important to recognize the relationship between these two business components and how powerful a company plan can be. Exactly how does a company go about interweaving employee goals with business objectives? Keep reading to find out how:
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