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Category - Best practices
Rethinking the 9-to-5: Discover flexible work models
During the pandemic, most businesses were forced to implement non-traditional work models (i.e., work from home). Even if the whole world thought it would last for a while and we would all return to the office and the typical...
Don’t break the bank: All you need to know about low-cost employee training
Training is one of the most essential investments for businesses. But let’s admit it. It’s expensive. And it’s also one of the first things that companies decide to cut when they need to reduce expenses. According to...
5 DEI training topics your L&D strategy must include
By now, everyone must have heard at least once about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. And everyone wants to “have” it. But they’re not quite sure how. Diversity, on its own, sounds like a vague concept...
Employee wellness: How to boost physical, mental, and financial health at work
Employee wellness is not a brand-new concept. For years, employers who care about their employees have always wanted to provide a healthy workplace for their people somehow. They have tried implementing fun activities at the...
How to win the hearts of Gen Z in the workplace
Your workforce is changing. The newer generation of Gen Z is more dynamic and more digitally literate than their predecessors. Bearing this skillset in mind, you need to find new and better ways to step up your game and discover...
In-house vs. outsourced employee training strategy: What model’s made for you?
Designing an effective employee training program is important for a number of reasons. It gives employees the skills they need to make your business a success. It boosts retention by showing employees you value them and are...
How to hire and onboard seasonal employees
It’s that time of year! Companies are gearing up for the holiday rush, and for many, that means hiring seasonal employees. If you want a successful season, you need to know how to find and hire the right people and how to...
Getting the measure of the employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)
Capturing the right answers means asking the right questions. And to gauge how employees feel about their employer, the question is usually: “How likely are you to recommend working here to a friend, family member, or...
Best practices for hiring and training entry-level employees
Proper employee development through training enhances loyalty among the team, boosts engagement, and leads to creating an attractive environment for new employees. We already know that. But more often than not, little or nothing...