How to onboard remote employees…..
Onboarding new employees is a challenge for the remote-first work environment. Lack of physical proximity, use of remote work tools and a tendency towards asynchronous work can all make it more challenging for a new employee to thrive in their new role. To get ahead of this challenge, companies need to really focus on employee […]
2023 workforce trends….
With the start of another year it’s a strong labour market with just a 3.7% unemployment rate, close to its lowest rate in 50 years… So, what does this all mean? The unemployment rate measures the number of unemployed people actively looking for work. And yet, the unemployment rate is a “lag indicator,” which means […]
How to onboard employees successfully
It’s easy to forget how overwhelming it can be to join a new company. From learning new policies and procedures to meeting new team members, the onboarding process is full of important tasks and moments that demand new recruits’ time and attention. It can be an overwhelming experience, and it’s even more challenging now that […]
Trends that will shape work in 2021
2020 was year that changed many organisations and their business models, upending priorities and plans as business leaders scrambled to navigate a rapidly changing environment. For many businesses this included responding to shifting to a full time remote staff, determining how best to support employees’ wellbeing and managing a hybrid workforce. It would be great […]
How to fully engage your team
Over the last year the importance of employee engagement and retention has continued to rise in businesses. Every company wants to attract and keep the best talent. The problem? Many employees in today’s job market quickly feel uninspired by their work, get bored after 2 years and start job hunting for something new. Not surprisingly […]
Time to improve employee engagement….
All companies I work with claim they want enthusiastic and engaged employees. Perhaps not a surprise when you see study after study demonstrating the link between employee engagement and financial performance. Yet some recent research by Gallup indicates that more than 70% of employees in the typical company are “not engaged” or “actively disengaged.” What’s […]
