The workforce demographic is undergoing a big shift. Millennials are flooding the workforce, and are predicted to make up 75% of the workforce by 2025.
Working from home is a growing trend. In July of 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 24% of employees did some or all of their work from home in 2015. While telecommuting isn’t always an option, many employees, especially millennials, are demanding that some of their work be done from their homes. With […]
The sharing of salary or benefit information amongst employees can be tricky. Sometimes the company sees potential in a new hire that may not be obvious to others, resulting in a better than expected pay rate or salary package. Other employees might see this as an insult or a challenge to their value. This has […]
When it comes to jobs, it’s a seller’s market. Talent wars are happening all over the country, especially in tech. As an employer, it is essential to carefully evaluate all factors when posting available positions to the market. Having a well-written description, researching competitive pay and benefits, and keeping your employer’s reputation healthy are all […]
Performance management is a challenge for most companies. Ideally, each employee would perform to his or her highest possible level every day. However, in reality the company must protect itself from employees who would abuse a free and unmonitored performance system. But, rigid performance management styles are falling out of fashion in favor of more […]
The question of how to make employees engage is commonly discussed in management meetings in all sectors. But how do you inspire and motivate employees and boost engagement, other than with money?