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Ways You Can Measure Performance of Remote Employees
By Athena Nagel The advancement in technology and the emergence of tools that allow employees to work remotely have benefited employers in many ways. First, it has reduced the overall cost of running a business by eliminating the need for large office spaces and related needs. Second, it has made it possible for organizations to recruit worldwide, allowing them to find the best talent. Despite the benefits, the growth of the remote workforce has created a challenge when measuring performance. This is because managers do not interact face to face with their juniors regularly. However, as a manager, there are two ways you can avoid this problem and measure the…
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Tips for Motivating Your Employees
The pandemic has taken its toll on everyone, and as the vaccine rollout begins to have an effect around the world, many employees are faced with the prospect of returning to normality as it was pre-pandemic. With over a year and a half out, it’s only natural that employees will have lost some of their spark and motivation over the course of the crisis. As an employer, it’s your job to re-energize your team and show sensitivity to their apprehension about returning to life as it once was. Employee Motivation Many people have lost loved ones and experienced extreme hardship over the last 18 months, so it’s inevitable they might…
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Top 6 Hiring Tactics in Screening Highly Skilled Candidates
Recruitment is one of the critical processes that can make or break a company. This aspect of the business entails choosing the right people to handle crucial operations and administrative tasks within an organization. Talent selection is critical since picking the wrong person for a job is detrimental to your company’s progress. In the past few years, hiring trends have shifted into something that puts more importance in the following elements: Excellent employer branding Better candidate experience Smart inbound recruitment The use of artificial intelligence All of these trends still work, so long as they are executed properly. Employer reputation, for instance, can help you reach more talents, but only…
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What to Do if an Employee is Arrested
While you might never have to deal with an employee who has been arrested or convicted of a crime, it is essential an employer identifies the best course of action to protect the workplace, employees, and the public. Although they may have the best DUI attorney and have hired professionals like Romano Law, it is vital to have general rules in place so your business is prepared if an employer is arrested, charged or convicted. Employer Actions Upon Arrest In some cases, you may not have to fire an employee for an offense. If a member of staff has been arrested for a serious crime, but is yet to be…
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Happy Employees Happy Workplace
You are probably an employee if you are not an entrepreneur. Working in HR I find that it is important to keep the employees as happy as possible. They may not always agree with decisions that are made but as long as they are still happy with their career choice – we can do so many things to make it work. Tips for Happiness Say good morning – I am working on this. I tend to walk in and if employees are there I say good morning but I need to get better at making the rounds once they all arrive. Saying good morning can go a long…
