The Art & Science of Work
Career pathing. For many of us working for organizations in the HR industry, I think the thought of creating a career pathing program seems like a pipe dream. But in today’s economy, it should be an important part of not just your company’s retention strategy, but also part of the larger employee development strategy. A lot of times, we think that employees leave because of ... Read Full Article
We are currently experiencing an unemployment rate of 3.7%, the lowest in the U.S. Labor Market since 1969. Companies are struggling to hire, as well as retain, workers in their organizations. Also, a recent study of millennials performed by Qualtrics (the world’s leading experience management software provider) found that 74% of millennials who like their jobs are planning to ... Read Full Article
"Come work for our company!! Great advancement potential! Be a manager in 2 years!!" Does this language sound familiar? Sure it does. It's probably part of at least half of all job postings out there right now. We love to dangle carrots, and this one is the macdaddy of carrots: promotion opportunities. I'm not saying that we can't or shouldn't market advancement potential as a ... Read Full Article
From the moment HR chose me, I've taken it as a personal challenge to learn, grow, and understand what it's like to be in human resources. In 2001, when I began working in HR with little to no experience in human resource foundations and employment law, I set out to learn and educate myself on human resources. For myself, that started with joining SHRM and working towards my HR ... Read Full Article
In this competitive market for talent, it’s not just about recruiting. It’s also about retaining the employees that we’ve hired, trained, and developed, and helping them perform at the highest levels possible. A big part of this is creating a great culture and employee experience for them. The tech we choose to leverage in our workplaces is growing in importance, not just in ... Read Full Article
