The importance of goal setting in an organization cannot be understated, but what happens when these goals are weak, uninspiring, and fail to foster employee growth? According to recent findings, this scenario is alarmingly common and detrimental to both employees and organizational success. Imagine you are an employee striving for professional advancement, yet your goals are merely recycled from previous
In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, adopting a caregiving mindset towards employees holds the promise of transforming leadership styles and driving better outcomes. By viewing employees as being “in your care,” leaders can shift their focus from tasks to people, fostering a more advanced and effective leadership model. Shifting from Task Mode to People Mode When leaders
Employee motivation is critical to performance, engagement, and overall well-being. But many leaders continue to rely on traditional motivation strategies, such as financial incentives, performance-based rewards, employee perks, or fear of negative consequences while ignoring a more effective and sustainable approach. While short-term tactics can generate immediate results, they often fail to build long-term commitment and satisfaction. Leaders must encourage
A few years ago, three prominent CHROs offered insights on the topic of employee engagement, highlighting a persistent issue companies face globally—employee engagement scores near an all-time low. Despite numerous efforts such as fair pay, empowerment, and professional development, the engagement levels have seen minimal improvement. This realization led to an important discovery: the responsibility for engagement has often been
In today’s competitive job market, the appeal of family-friendly policies has transformed from being a mere perk to a crucial criterion for both job seekers and employers. Small and micro businesses are spearheading this change by outpacing large corporations in offering robust family-friendly benefits. As major companies retract certain advantages due to economic constraints, smaller enterprises are stepping up to
April 1 will mark a significant change for minimum wage earners in New Brunswick as the province will increase the minimum wage from $15.30 to $15.65 per hour, a move indicative of the continued effort to adjust wages in response to the rising cost of living. Jean-Claude D’Amours, the acting minister of post-secondary education, training, and labor, emphasizes that this
The significance of degree apprenticeships in providing workers with lifelong skills is increasingly recognized, especially during National Apprenticeship Week with its theme, ‘skills for life’. Steven Hurst, the Director of Corporate Learning at Arden University, elaborates on how businesses can support employees in acquiring crucial lifelong skills, which are integral to the growth of industries. Degree apprenticeships offer a structured,
The phenomenon known as “Super Bowl flu” might sound like a humorous catchphrase, but for employers, it’s a serious trend that can dramatically affect business operations. Up to 22.6 million employees in the U.S. are expected to be absent from work on the Monday following the Super Bowl. This staggering figure surpasses the previously high prediction of 18.8 million in
Conducting thorough background checks on potential employees has become an integral part of the hiring process for many organizations. The primary purpose is to ensure that the individuals being considered for employment possess the integrity and qualifications advertised on their resume. In today’s competitive market, an impressive interview is not enough to guarantee the credentials and reliability of a candidate.
The modern workforce is globalizing rapidly, encompassing employees from diverse regional and cultural backgrounds. Recognizing that not all individuals have equal access to opportunities is essential. Different groups have unique needs, aspirations, and challenges from their individual, heterogeneous contexts. In a dynamic environment like this, equity should lead the vanguard to employee development. Unlike equality, which aims to treat everyone
Employee engagement in the United States has fallen to its lowest level since 2014, with only 31% of employees reporting being engaged at work in 2024. The percentage of actively disengaged employees also stands at 17%, matching levels from 2014. This decline in employee engagement comes despite a brief increase in the middle of the year, only for it to
The potential for another Great Resignation in 2025 appears increasingly likely as several underlying factors may trigger a mass exodus of employees, reminiscent of what occurred post-COVID-19 pandemic. This scenario wasn’t just a one-off anomaly; it was rooted in several pre-existing issues identified by experts Joseph Fuller and William Kerr as the Five Rs: retirement, relocation, reconsideration, reshuffling, and reluctance
