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Best of 2017 - HR Insights Recap

Posted by Gretchen Knurr on December 19, 2017

It’s hard to believe that 2017 is already coming to a close and what a year it’s been! On the blog, we’ve discussed a wide variety of the most important trending topics in HR. From organizational culture, to self-funded insurance options, employee engagement, and recruitment strategies there has been a lot of information covered. So, this week, I thought I would synthesize this information into some of the big ideas you should remember and bring with you into the new year:

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Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning

Posted by Gretchen Knurr on December 5, 2017

Do you want your company culture to transition from one of competition to one of collaboration? You can accomplish this when you create a culture of continuous learning at your company. While employee growth and learning opportunities may seem like an extracurricular offering, in this day and age, they are essential for your company. Developing a learning culture is no longer just another fanciful idea. It is becoming more imperative for companies to cultivate learning if they wish to stay in business. A learning culture keeps your organization competitive. But how do you create this culture of continuous learning at your company? I’ve created a basic framework of key elements you need to have in place in order to have a culture of learning at your company.

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25 of the Best Employee Perks You Need to Have

Posted by Gretchen Knurr on November 28, 2017

 

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Tips on HR Strategic Planning in 2018

Posted by Gretchen Knurr on November 14, 2017

 Having a strategic plan for your organization is a crucial element, but these long-term plans do not create themselves. They require a lot of hard work and time to be developed and implemented—a task that largely falls to the HR department. Without a roadmap, strategic planning could be a waste of time, or even worse, lead to poor results. Developing a strategic plan is a good way to show other organizational departments the importance and unique contributions of the HR department. It allows you to shape the expectations that your organization holds for what you will contribute and when.

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25 Inspirational Quotes to Get You Through Open Enrollment

Posted by Gretchen Knurr on November 3, 2017

Everyone needs an extra measure of motivation to give them that energy boost they need to get through the work week. Perhaps we all need a little extra inspiration to get us through open enrollment, even more than other weeks. Whether you need a little dose of encouragement to stay the course or fresh, insightful perspective, these 25 inspirational quotes can help get you and your employees through this open enrollment week and beyond!

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8 Statistics That Should Scare Every HR Manager

Posted by Gretchen Knurr on November 2, 2017

When things get busy (and when aren’t things busy?!), it’s far too easy for employees and managers alike to coast through their work weeks and maintain the status quo. But perhaps this maintenance of the status quo is an indicator of a deeper issue – a lack of employee engagement. Statistics have shown that most people are unhappy at work. In 2013, even in a climate of business uncertainty and an unemployment rate of 7.8 percent, more than 2 million Americans were voluntarily leaving their jobs every month. So, how can you get employees to stay? And how likely are your employees to leave? As a manager, you need to be aware of some shocking research.

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Can Health Coaching Improve Employee Engagement?

Posted by Gretchen Knurr on September 26, 2017

Health coaching in the workplace can help to transform not only individual lives but the company culture as a whole. Helping people to achieve personal wellness goals at work can help them to feel personally connected to the organization. By turning the focus away from the bottom line as the final goal, impact and staff engagement become the indicator. This allows for a new or reintroduced program to become a collaborative mission for all, where employees become supported people. It’s easier for employees to feel engaged at work when they are able to be confident that their company cares about their personal wellbeing.

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10 Employee Engagement Questions Companies Should Ask

Posted by Gretchen Knurr on September 19, 2017

Conducting employee engagement surveys is a great way for you to assess your employees’ mental state regarding their commitment to the organization, their coworkers, and their own development within the company. By guaranteeing employees anonymity within their survey responses, you can glean useful information that you can use to make your organization stronger.

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5 Awesome Benefits of Employee Engagement

Posted by Gretchen Knurr on September 5, 2017

Companies want to see efficiency and top results from every department and every employee, which means employee engagement is more important than ever. What is employee engagement? Here’s the simple definition: People want to come to work, understand their jobs, and know how their work contributes to the success of the organization. But how do you know if your employees are engaged? And is it really that important? Yes, it is! Let’s take a look at five of the most awesome benefits that come along with having engaged employees at your company.

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5 Signs You Should Invest In Your Company Culture

Posted by Tatiana Spears on November 9, 2015

Company culture is a lot more than ping pong tables and free snacks (though, those are pretty awesome perks). It’s something that is so visceral that it emboldens and embodies the very values that shape a compelling purpose behind your business.

But let’s let’s be honest, most of us don’t really understand what company culture really is and for that reason, it’s tough figuring out ways to bring life (or revive) the common tie that goes beyond the bottom-line.

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