Incentive Programs for the Hourly Workforce
We all know cash is a great way to reward people for their hard work but there are other simple things you can offer as a company to get your employees motivated. In retail where the workforce is 50% part-time and 95% hourly, organizations are constantly trying to come up with fun ideas to engage […]
Top 5 Myths About Employee Referral Programs
While it’s well-known that employee referrals are a great way to find quality hires, many organizations still haven’t jumped on the referral program bandwagon. This may be because they’re wary of the process or just don’t understand how they work–but employee referral programs can be a valuable part of your recruitment process. Recently, Zao, a […]
Dealing with Workplace Grief & Personal Tragedy
Last month, Jessica wrote eloquently about the disaster that befell Oklahoma, tearing a swath through the community of Moore where she lives. In this post, she outlined the ways employers can help during disasters. I’d like to expand on that excellent advice to cover personal tragedy. Last year, our family went through a personal tragedy […]
Crowdsourcing is the Future of Performance Reviews
Purchase a copy of Eric Mosley’s The Crowdsourced Performance Review book on Amazon today! Are you happy with your performance review system? I thought not. Traditional performance reviews are desperately out of date. An annual review based on a manager rating performance on a scale of 1 to 5 according to a job description was designed […]
Creating a Good Reputation for HR
A couple weeks ago I was at one of my company’s stores setting up for new employee orientation when an employee approached me. I said hello, and he responded, “Boy, am I glad it’s you and not Lucy.” Lucy is one of my coworkers in HR. She’s good at her job and pays regular visits […]
Your Employee’s Social Media Disclaimer Isn’t Enough
When it comes to employment law, there’s nearly no policy, disclaimer or employee acknowledge that can be developed or designed in 140 characters or less. Except that’s what many business leaders and counsels are leading their employees to believe through the what I call “silence is acceptance” when it comes to policies at work. Silence […]
