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Despite the current economy, the need for employees is still high. This category covers attracting, hiring, and retaining talent.

12 Reasons why I love being a Consultant

September 2, 2022August 30, 2022 by Rachael
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I have been a consultant for about nine years. Not everyone is suited to consulting, but I love it. Why do I love it? Let me count the ways…

Categories Employment, Employment, General, Leadership

Innovative Employee Incentives #14: Community

June 28, 2022 by Rachael
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Companies that care about their employees also care about the communities in which they live. Learn ways that these organizations give back.

Categories Employment, General, Incentives

Innovative Employee Incentives #11: Recognition and Rewards

May 19, 2022 by Rachael
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Everyone likes being recognized for excellent work, and organizations that do this are much more likely to attract and retain employees.

Categories Culture, Employment, General, Incentives, Leadership, Rewards and Recognition

Innovative Employee Incentives #8: Careers

August 30, 2022May 10, 2022 by Rachael
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Careers are vastly different from jobs. If you want to keep your employees, offer them careers they can grow in rather than dead-end jobs.

Categories Employment, General, Incentives

Innovative Employee Incentives #3: Work Schedule

April 19, 2022 by Rachael
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If you keep standard work hours, there’s nothing wrong with that, but to live your fullest life, you might want to consider alternatives.

Categories Employment, General, Incentives

Innovative Employee Incentives #2: Workspace & Tools

April 14, 2022 by Rachael
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It’s okay to have the basics, but if you want your employees to thrive, you might want to consider providing them with a few more tools.

Categories Employment, General, Incentives

The End of the Employee Life Cycle, Part 3 – Removal

March 8, 2022 by Rachael
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I’ve had the unenviable position of removing people before. Unpleasant as it is, it’s (unfortunately) sometimes necessary to remove people.

Categories Communication, Employment, General, Leadership

The End of the Employee Life Cycle, Part 2 – Retirement

March 3, 2022 by Rachael
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When ending the Employee Life Cycle, retirement is a nice way to move into the next phase of life; however, you may (or may not) be ready.

Categories Communication, Employment, General, Leadership

The End of the Employee Life Cycle, Part 1 – Resignation

March 25, 2022March 1, 2022 by Rachael
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We’re now experiencing the Great Resignation – employees are resigning, ending their employment; learn why people are leaving their jobs.

Categories Agile, Business Analysis, Employment, General, Leadership

What drives New Employees to Grow and Develop?

February 17, 2022 by Rachael
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What drives new employees to grow and develop? Surprisingly, what motivates people is not always what we think; learn what does motivate us.

Categories Employment, General, Leadership
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