Learning Center best practices

Showing employee appreciation doesn’t always have to come in the form of a big, fat bonus check (although that usually is well-received!). Simple gestures such as saying ‘thank you’, a thoughtful hand-written note, or recognizing someone’s hard work in front of a group can really make someone’s day. Employee appreciation should be a daily event… Read more »

Gamification is a growing trend among organizations looking to improve engagement, productivity, learning, and recruitment. The companies who use gamification in one area or another often find these virtual games are well received with younger generations who have grown up on gaming consoles such as Xbox or Wii (or even the Candy Crush or Words… Read more »

In 2016, organizations around the world will be focusing on employee engagement like never before. The reason? The war for talent is more competitive than ever and the level of transparency for most organizations has increased significantly thanks to social media. With the touch of a screen, customers can provide feedback on a company’s product,… Read more »

Does the phrase “It’s time for the annual review” elicit feelings of excitement for you? If you answered “no”, you’re not alone. Managers and employees alike often find the process time-consuming, ineffective, and complex. Today’s workforce is focused on building skills for their career (not just their current job), frequent communication and feedback (thanks to… Read more »

Making a great first impression with your new hire on her first day of work goes a long way. It instills a feeling that she made the right decision to join your organization and that you “have it all together”. So, you can imagine what type of impression a disorganized, cumbersome process leaves with the… Read more »

When something goes wrong at work – a client complaint, an employee relations issue, a new business deal falls through – how do you react? Similarly, how do you react when something goes well – do you celebrate or simply move on to the next task at hand without acknowledging the success? Have you ever… Read more »

We’ve all heard the horror story – The employee who had a little too much to drink at the company holiday party and (fill in the blank). How can a company provide a festive gathering, yet protect the organization from social media embarrassment or worse yet, a lawsuit? Here are a few recommendations to employ… Read more »

Employee engagement involves employees making collective and individual efforts toward attaining organizational goals. Employees are not just focused on their own needs, but those of the organization as a whole. Sounds like an employer’s dream, right?  So how do you create a culture where employee engagement is automatic? Here are a few suggestions to consider:… Read more »

Although numerous online job boards and recruiting resources exist today, LinkedIn still dominates the recruiting world in terms of networking and identifying new opportunities. However, any system as robust as LinkedIn with millions of users can be a bit overwhelming – giving you that “trying to find a needle in a haystack” feeling. Understanding how… Read more »

Workforce planning can help your company stay on track to achieving your business goals. Having the right people in place at the right time can make all the difference. When it comes to your business goals and objectives for the upcoming year, much of the success (or lack thereof) in reaching those goals and objectives… Read more »

Today’s employment landscape differs greatly than that of past generations. Years ago, the idea of working from home for many was hard to conceive – impossible even! Yet now (powered with all of our technology!), we have the ability to conduct business just about anywhere. However, work-from-home policies are not for every organization, every job,… Read more »

Training can be a costly expense for any organization. Blindly approving employee requests for training can quickly get out of hand. Fortunately, a little planning can go a long way. Here are a few strategies to keep in mind: When it comes to employee training on a budget – a little planning can go a… Read more »