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Understaffing occurs when you do not have enough team members to handle the workload for several months. This problem costs your company time, talent, opportunities, and revenue. Chronic understaffing differs from temporary staffing shortages. For instance, temporary shortages have a defined cause and end. These shortages may occur when a number of your employees are… Read more »
Quiet quitting involves fulfilling the minimum job requirements and not putting in more time or effort than needed. The employee does the bare minimum to continue to collect a paycheck. They do not arrive early, stay late, or participate in non-mandatory meetings. A 2022 Gallup survey suggested that at least 50% of the US workforce… Read more »
The current labor shortage partly is due to a higher-than-average number of employees quitting their jobs. Many of these employees are retiring, taking roles elsewhere, or joining the gig economy. As a result, a significant number of jobs remain unfilled. Therefore, company leaders must find effective ways to overcome the talent shortage. Implement these tips… Read more »
Diversity is about employee differences in culture, race, ethnicity, age, ability, religion, sexual orientation, and other personal characteristics. Inclusion is about how well employees’ perspectives, contributions, and differences are valued and respected. Equity is about treating all employees fairly and providing access to equal opportunities based on their individual needs. Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion… Read more »
Do your employees live to work? Or, do they work to live? Employees who live to work typically enjoy their job so much that they lack a balance between their professional and personal responsibilities. In contrast, employees who work to live typically have a healthy balance between their professional and personal responsibilities. Your employees might… Read more »
The efficiency and effectiveness of your hiring process is important. How your company stands out to a candidate in the hiring process impacts whether a candidate wants to work for you. Most candidates want to work for an employer with an excellent reputation. Therefore, they typically read employer reviews to determine which companies to work… Read more »
Writing an effective job description helps attract the right candidates. It sets the proper expectations so that qualified candidates apply. This saves time going through resumes and contacting applicants for interviews. Developing a concise job description helps candidates save time while searching for jobs. They can compare salaries, benefits, perks, and company culture to determine… Read more »
Preparing your staffing needs for an uncertain business climate can be challenging. You cannot know whether to plan for leaner times, increased growth, or both. However, even when the anticipated future is unclear, you must complete strategic workforce planning for how you imagine things might be. You also may need to update key aspects of… Read more »
Losing top talent is costly. Losing an entry-level employee can cost upwards of $30,000 and losing managers or specialized talent can cost an entire year’s salary. But retaining top talent isn’t just about saving time and money on recruitment. It’s really about keeping your business competitive. Continuity of staff helps keep customer satisfaction levels high,… Read more »
Your onboarding process significantly impacts your employee attraction and retention rates. It shows new hires what your company culture is like, how they fit with their team, and what is expected of them. As a result, providing the best possible onboarding experience is essential. Everyone involved with onboarding must show new hires they are welcome… Read more »