Human Resources

The American workforce is struggling. Take a look at these numbers: 

• In an APA survey, 79 percent of workers had experienced work-related stress in the previous month.  

• Every year, more than 120,000 deaths may be linked to workplace stress.  
• Only 32 percent of employees feel engaged at work. 
• Chronic diseases and risk factors cause employees to miss workdays that cost $36.4 billion in company losses a year. 

Have you ever heard the phrase “culture eats strategy for breakfast?” There’s a reason why this expression has been long-standing in the business world. Having a winning corporate culture can make or break organizational success.

In this article, we’ll unpack what comprises corporate culture and the steps to create a winning corporate culture.

Whether your team is in-person, remote, or some combination of the two, team-building exercises are a critical HR technique for creating and maintaining an effective team. 

However, team building sometimes can get a bad rep. The very mention of it may inspire eye-rolling and groans.

So, make sure your team-building efforts are effective and enjoyable for everyone with these tips and activities.

Maintaining employee morale and engagement was the No. 1 challenge noted by HR professionals in the Society for Human Resources Management’s 2021-2022 State of the Workplace Study.

HR teams and organizational leaders are facing “quiet quitting,” unprecedented recruitment challenges, and difficulties in retaining employees. 

At the heart of these issues is increasing employee job satisfaction.

How do you build a great HR business partnership? First, get curious about the business!

With employee retention and hiring in crisis across virtually all sectors, keeping your team happy has never been more important – particularly now that so many employees work from home. Fortunately, professional training for your remote workforce can help you both attract and retain those skilled employees who keep your company humming.

To reach the types of human resources roles you want, it helps to evaluate alternate routes and professional skills that will get you there. And don’t forget to consider some valuable shortcuts – such as certifications and industry connections. If you’re ready to hit the gas as an HR professional, start by exploring seven ways to pave your human resources career path. Let’s go!

It has never been more urgent for your company to offer effective training programs to expand workforce skills. But the need for training does not automatically mean your company knows the formula for reskilling and upskilling staff. If you struggle with the timing, goals, and delivery mode for courses and wrestle with justifying the cost to your bosses, there are simple solutions for improving corporate training and preventing the failure of skills development programs.