According to a Gallup study on workplace recognition, employees who say their contributions are recognized are less likely to feel burned out, more likely to thrive in their overall lives, and less likely to look for new job opportunities. And yet, the same report shows that most companies fall short in this area, with just one in five leaders saying that recognition is a major strategic...

Franchise operators face high hourly worker turnover rates and costly consequences from low employee engagement. A learning management system (LMS) can help streamline employee onboarding and training, the first step in building a positive and rewarding employee experience. Franchise operators are up against many challenges in today’s economy: labor shortages, economic constraints, and...

In the rapidly evolving world of digital, data, and technology, effective leadership requires more than just technical expertise. In fact, one of the most overlooked skills in leadership generally is critical thinking. Critical thinking in a broad definition is the ability to objectively evaluate, analyze and understand information to make informed decisions. It involves looking beyond the...

Gallup defines employee engagement as “the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in their work and workplace.” The global analytics firm recently released its findings on employee engagement in the U.S., and engagement is lower than ever across both full and part-time employees. According to Gallup’s reporting, only 32% of employees are engaged.  With employee...

There’s been a lot of recent news about return-to-office mandates and almost as much corresponding coverage about employee pushback. We’re now three years removed from the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global health emergency and the resulting work-from-home structure for many organizations and employees. As recently as last year, 61% of workers still chose not to...

When a company needs to say goodbye to a sizable portion of its staff, they tend to think the whole thing through, but that’s not often the case for people who decide to quit on their own.  When someone is about to quit, a well-prepared organization is able to spot the signs earlier, ideally retaining more good employees talent acquisition. Even with a great early intervention...

Let’s go back to March 2020, when the world faced one of the worst pandemics. The introduction of the novel coronavirus has led to a severe global economic downturn. And this impact on company performance called for changing the approach to tackle serious challenges concerning the traditional method of working. That is when the employers changed the way and reinforced the company culture...

Virtual onboarding for remote employees has become a critical component for businesses in today’s digital age. The advantages of virtual onboarding are many, such as reduced cost and time, increased flexibility, and the ability to access a broader talent pool. It allows businesses to onboard employees regardless of their location and provides a streamlined onboarding process for new...

Every place and person has a reputation likewise every company carries its own prestige. It can be about its products, services, leaders, team members, history, and more. If the reputation is strong and inspiring, it can go beyond a specific perception and be assertive, mysterious, and synergistic, making your company transform into a brand.  In today’s competitive world, having...

In today’s competitive job market, attracting top talent to your organization is more important than ever. But with so many candidates vying for the same roles, how do you ensure that you’re hiring the best possible candidates? The answer lies in predictive hiring, a method that uses data and analytics to identify candidates with the highest potential for success in a given role....