An increasing number of employees consider benefits more important than salary. And those who are most satisfied with their benefits are often the most loyal. Today, benefits packages are not “carved in stone.” As employees’ lives change and their families grow, so do their benefits needs. The most attractive packages engage the employee in the…
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Getting employees to stay
Given the costs of acquiring and hiring, training and maintaining, employee retention is central to the health and continuity of an organization. Why do employees leave and how can employers encourage them to stay? Employees leave when they don’t feel valued or recognized. They feel anonymous, left out and uninformed. Whether it’s decision-making or news about…
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Today’s Technology is HR User Friendly
In a relatively short time, technology has earned an irreplaceable role in businesses throughout the world. From record keeping to payroll management, from employee data maintenance to government compliance, from goal setting to data analysis, complex computer programs provide efficient Human Resources systems that maintain timely, comprehensive and invaluable support. It wasn’t too long ago…
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Employee Recognition Programs – Avoiding the Pitfalls
For most organizations, employees represent their biggest investment. Retaining a well-trained, knowledgeable staff assures continuity, and saves time and money. The value of keeping employees feeling satisfied cannot be underestimated. For many HR professionals, Employee Recognition Programs are ROI Programs, designed to build job satisfaction and company loyalty. According to Donald Clifton in How Full…
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