Employee engagement surveys are used by 92 percent of companies. This is to be expected, considering 80 percent of senior leaders rank employee engagement as a critical part of achieving business objectives. The traditional employee engagement survey …
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Three years ago, a workforce-development agency in Massachusetts known as Commonwealth Corporation studied the reason for the sharp fall in youth employment rates in that state. The group’s president, Nancy Snyder, stated that pre-employment assessments were a …
Many experts estimate that the cost of a bad hire exceeds the annual salary of that position. It would be in your company’s best interest to hone your hiring manager’s interviewing skills, so you can interview and …
Employment testing is an exceptional way to determine the quality of new hires, as well as current employees. With that said, there are a number of assessments offered worldwide. Here’s a list of factors to consider when …
In 2014, employee development was listed as a top priority more than any other area by the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Places to Work. This makes sense, considering on-the-job employee development accounts …
According to IDC, U.S. and U.K. employees cost businesses approximately $37 billion each year due to a lack of understanding of their roles and requirements. Not only does employee onboarding reduce on-the-job learning costs, it also …
Workforce assessments go hand-in-hand with workforce planning. The data provided by workforce assessments gives you the tools and knowledge you need to effectively implement a number of necessary workplace processes involved in workforce planning. There are 8 …
In a recent survey, 97 percent of top 1000 CEOs claimed that access to and retention of key talent are their top priorities. This is the case for two reasons. One, turnover is expensive—the financial impact is …
An effective leader can be both born and made. Although there are some aspects of leadership that seem innate, it is very possible to hone and develop ley leadership skills to make yourself into an effective leader. …
Two key terms related to bench strength are continuity and adaptation. Bench strength equips your team with the necessary tools for adapting to surprise turnover or illness and maintaining continuity in your business. A strong bench also …