In a rough economy, many managers turn to formal and informal recognition efforts to boost morale and retention. But think patting someone on the back for a job well done is an effective retention strategy? A new survey says think again.
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Tags: flexibility, IT employees, recognition, Retention, security, training
When it comes to training employees, you want to keep things interesting. But not this interesting.
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Does Mr. Potato Head have a place in employee training or new hire orientation? This employer thinks so.
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Tags: Mr. Potato Head, Starbucks, training
When a department lacks some set of skills, a manager’s first inclination is usually to hire a new employee. But one expert says resources might be better focused on improving the skills of current employees.
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Tags: McFarland, technical skills, training
Predicting an employee’s success is one of HR’s toughest jobs — and that includes hiring or promoting for a managerial position. Here are some of the common reasons new bosses fail:
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Tags: new managers, promotions, training
What’s one thing most employees want during the current economic situation?
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In a recent survey, most HR pros said they don’t like the recruiting results from online job boards — but most use them anyway. Aren’t there better alternatives?
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Tags: job boards, Referrals, temps, training
It’s a common frustration: You bend over backwards to hire a talented candidate, only to see him or her walk out the door after just a few months. There are five common reasons new hires quit – here’s how you and your managers can avoid them.
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Tags: expectations, managers, new hires, Retention, training
