Disengaged employees are bad for business. In fact, it’s estimated that disengaged employees are costing up to $550 billion every year in the US alone in a combination of increased rates of absenteeism and low productivity. By comparison, those companies that have high levels of engaged employees have 22 percent higher profitability than their less
Every time a member of staff joins or leaves an organization there’s a whole host of paperwork to be completed and a number of different departments to be notified. It’s easy to miss a step so that a new staff member could arrive on day one only to find they haven’t been set up on
Companies are adopting intranet software solutions left, right, and centre, which is great. The benefits of a company intranet are plentiful, from enhancing employee engagement to offering ready access to data that employees within the company need to complete their job effectively. The illusion is that, once implemented, an intranet will solve everything. Unfortunately, as
The business environment is becoming more competitive. It’s not only tough to stay in business, but there’s more competition at the top of your industry, not to mention, more pressure to hire and retain good employees who will help your business remain competitive. So it’s no wonder that businesses look at ways to improve employee
The fear of missing out (FOMO) in relation to social media is a well-documented phenomenon. We all know the symptoms: that gnawing feeling that there’s something really cool happening that we’re not party to, which in turn drives us to regularly check for updates on our social media feeds. It’s a compulsion, almost an addiction,
As a responsible employer, you will want to make your contribution to employee wellbeing. After all, it’s in your interests to have staff members enjoying optimal health and wellbeing for maximum productivity in the office. Furthermore, in this age of regulation and compliance, it’s actually a requirement for employers to look after workplace safety and
In terms of hiring in a small business, it’s challenging to find the cream of the crop. It can be even more difficult to retain top talent in any industry. The good news, however, is that if you offer your employees desirable benefits to work for you, it’s much easier to maintain a talented staff
Have you been charged with introducing an employee wellness program, but have been given limited resources to do so? Are you struggling to find ways to enhance employee wellness while balancing the books? Although many organizations appreciate the value of employee wellness, post-GFC and with many competing demands for resources, employee wellness is often almost
Employee Engagement Every experienced manager knows that engaged employees are crucial to the success of your team. But even if your intuition tells you that is the case, you may not realize just how much employees who care about their work matter in helping your company achieve its business goals. Here are 7 undeniable benefits of
Employee Benefits Seventy-two percent of companies in the US offer some type of employee benefits plan. From free coffee and casual dress codes to health care coverage and retirement plans, a good benefits package contributes to higher employee engagement, productivity and loyalty. However, as any HR managers will attest, there are many challenges that arise
