Category Archives: Human resources
Action Planning – Keys to Meaningful and Lasting Changes from Employee Survey Results
It is imperative that employees see the connection or link between the survey results and actions taken. Making those connections will allow employees to feel that their voice is heard and help them feel that their feedback is valued.
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If You Build It, Will They Come?
There is nothing worse for an employee than to take the time to complete a survey and have issues and concerns brought to light, then its results be ignored. Continue reading
Think Creatively When it Comes to Cost Reductions in HR
Consider Alternatives Before Layoffs. Layoffs are one of the most common HR cost-cutting tactics during tough times, and they may not be entirely necessary. However, workforce reductions have a significant impact on employee morale. Additionally, this step could end up costing the company if these skills are difficult to replace when the economy picks up.
Filed under Business, Decision Quality, employee communication, Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation, Employee Surveys, Employment Law, High Performance Organization, Human resources, Labor Relations, Leadership, Management, organizational culture, Organizational Effectiveness, Training and Development, Turnover
Critical Concepts in Organizational Science
I discuss a few concepts that are critical in organizational science. I quote a few well-phrased lines from the author of Culture’s Consequences and discuss how they are relevant to what we do in HR, OB, OD, Management, Marketing and academia. Continue reading
Green Messages for HR Recruiting: Are They Worth Something?
Are people more attracted to organizations with pro-environmental messages in their recruiting materials? Recent research suggests that it does. Should your organization create a pro-environmental position to better attract potential employees; not necessarily. Continue reading
Filed under Human resources, Labor Relations, Organizational Science
Employees Reacting to the Downturn, Part 3
SHRM reports that employees are reducing credit card use as a result of the recession. SHRM also reports that employees are increasing their credit card use as a result of the recession. How can employees do both? They can’t, but surveys can give that impression without careful analysis. I discuss two different scenarios that might explain this pattern of results. Continue reading
Filed under Business, Compensation, Employee Surveys, Human resources, Psychometrics
Employees Reacting to the Downturn, Part 2
Employees surveyed by SHRM indicate that their HR departments have been helpful in preserving benefits packages. How accurate is this perception? Does HR have influence over financial decisions like these? By way of contrast, fewer employees report that HR has been helpful in boosting morale. Continue reading
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