At the 2013 NorthCoast 99 event, Craig Keilburger, activist for the rights of children and cofounder of the Free the Children charity and Me to We social enterprise, touched on the importance of social responsibility in attracting the younger generations of talent, namely Millennials (otherwise referred to as Gen Y).
4 Important Guidelines for Giving Pay Increases
Pay increases are an important part of a compensation system as they aim to reward employees based on their performance achievements, but your organization should make sure you follow these four important guidelines when administering pay increases.
The 15 Attributes of a Great Workplace
ERC’s NorthCoast 99 program recognizes great workplaces that excel at the attraction, retention, and motivation of top performers. ERC is proud to have recognized great workplaces in Northeast Ohio, and has accumulated a great deal of insight into what makes a workplace truly great through the research we conduct as part of the program.
8 Keys to Managing Training & Development
Strategically investing in your staff’s training and development, nurturing their talents, and building their skill sets helps your organization achieve its desired results, enhances your company’s culture, and assists your leaders in better managing talent.
A Brief Guide to Coaching Employees
Coaching is a development tool that many organizations are using to enhance performance and behavior at all levels of the organization – from employees to key leaders. Coaching has been found to lead to improved work performance, business management, team effectiveness, self confidence, relationships, and communication skills.
The 4 Vital Leadership Skills
There are numerous critical skills that leaders need to develop—strategic thinking, business acumen, and technical expertise—to name just a few. But, sometimes organizations overlook the importance of a few very critical leadership skills. Here are four vital leadership skills that all leaders must have in order to lead successfully.
Identifying and Building Leadership Skills
Whether an organization is looking to attract new talent, assess/manage developing talent or retain existing talent, “leadership” is a key skill set being sought and nurtured by many employers in the area. The role that leadership skills play in each of those areas is outlined below.
8 Ways to Create a Culture of Wellness
The workplace has a significant impact on employees’ health, and likewise, employees’ health has a great impact on the workplace. As employers increasingly realize that their actions in the workplace can positively affect the health and well-being of their employees, they are finding that improving well-being makes good business sense.
5 Causes & Cures of Workplace Stress
Do your employees seem stressed in the workplace? Are you challenged in understanding what is causing them stress and how to “cure” the situation? Here are five (5) leading causes and cures of stress in the workplace.
Employees Must Wash Hands Sign (Free PDF)
Show your customers and staff that hygiene is a priority with this free downloadable and printable PDF sign, “Employees Must Wash Hands”. Measures 8″x11″.
Managing FMLA: 6 Legal Risks Many Employers Face
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most complex employment laws with which employers must stay in compliance. Employers face a number of legal risks when managing FMLA ranging from determining eligibility to disciplining an employee on leave. Here are 6 common legal risks many employers face with FMLA that you need to know.
“You Didn’t Get the Job.” 4 Tips for Communicating with Applicants
“You didn’t get the job.” No employer wants to communicate this news to applicants, but communication about whether or not a candidate “got the job” is an important part of the hiring process.
