ERC President Kelly Keefe Talks Proactive Strategies to Retain Workers

Kelly Keefe Talks Proactive Strategies to Retain Workers

All too often, organizations are reactive in their efforts to retain their workforce. Especially during periods of talent scarcity, companies try to make quick fixes, such as increasing starting pay rates for new hires. While this may remedy the symptoms in the short term, it doesn’t solve the issue of voluntary turnover in the long … Read more

From Leader to Leader: ERC President Kelly Keefe Talks Strategic Leadership in 2024

Kelly Keefe Talks Strategic Leadership in 2024

While the field of HR had already been making great strides toward putting the “human” back in Human Resources, the last few years have thrust HR into the limelight in ways we could have never imagined. From a global pandemic to social unrest to a historic labor shortage, HR departments have been asked to shoulder … Read more

3 Keys to Communication: Listening, Nonverbal, and Written

The Highlights:

  • Listening is important at work because it helps you understand others, build trust, and respond accurately by staying fully tuned in to what others are saying.
  • Nonverbal communication is important at work because gestures, facial expressions, and body language can help reinforce your message, show confidence, and build stronger connections with coworkers and peers.
  • Written communication skills allow employees to communicate clearly, document information in a way others can understand, and convey ideas effectively across teams and audiences.

3 Keys to Communication: Listening, Nonverbal, and Written

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10 Crucial Skills Supervisors Need to Have

8 Crucial Soft Skills Supervisors Need to Have soft skills training topics for employees

Soft skills are essential for successful professional development. According to research by Stanford Research Center, Harvard University, and the Carnegie Foundation, 85% of long-term job success depends on well-developed soft and people skills.

The benefits of having employees with strong soft skills include better customer service, improved communications and team interactions, stronger relationships, and increased efficiency.

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Here are 10 crucial soft skills supervisors need to have:

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From Leader to Leader: ERC President Kelly Keefe Talks Employee Lifestyle Benefits to Offer in 2024

Since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, award-winning organizations have focused increasingly on offering innovative employee lifestyle benefits (also known as employee lifestyle perks) to improve the overall quality of employees’ lives. Lifestyle benefits are non-salary perks that enhance your employee value proposition – the unique value your employees can expect and gain while employed … Read more

Greater Cleveland Workforce Insights Report

Founded by data scientists and AI researchers, HR Signal™ uses predictive people analytics to help companies improve employee retention and talent development. All data in this report is from HR Signal’s Workforce Insights Engine™ www.hrsignal.com January 2022 to June 2023: Greater Cleveland Talent Insights Report HR Signal is a trailblazer in AI-powered People Analytics, providing … Read more

From Leader to Leader: ERC President Kelly Keefe Talks 25 Years of Great Workplaces

Time sure flies by! It’s hard to believe that ERC founded the NorthCoast 99 annual awards program and event 25 years ago! As our team reflected on the past two decades of the NorthCoast 99 program, one reoccurring theme emerged – The Great Workplace Evolution. From technological advancements to cultural shifts, workplaces have experienced tremendous … Read more