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Profiles of Employee Engagement

Posted by: Jenna Reed, Vice President of HR Services and General Counsel on Tuesday, January 25, 2011

There is so much buzz about employee engagement, so let’s break it down in to something we all can understand.  In general, employee engagement is a positive attitude held by employees towards the organization and its values.

What Does Employee Engagement Look Like?

Posted by: Jenna Reed, Vice President of HR Services and General Counsel on Monday, January 17, 2011

Before we talk about what employee engagement looks like, there is one thing you need to know. Employee engagement and employee satisfaction are not the same.

How To Make Sure Your Internal Hiring Program Works

Posted by: Jenna Reed, Vice President of HR Services and General Counsel on Friday, January 7, 2011

It’s time to make sure your internal hiring practices are dusted off and up-to-date. Studies show that companies that provide employees with opportunities to learn and grow have higher employee retention and satisfaction. A structure and well communicated internal posting and hiring process is the key to success.

Tags: Policies

401K Q&A – Who Is Eligible To Participate?

Posted by: Curtis Farmer on Monday, January 3, 2011

Lately we’ve seen an uptick of inquiries with respect to 401(k) plans, specifically around benefit eligibility requirements when writing policies for employee handbooks.

Document The Good Stuff, Too…

Posted by: Jenna Reed, Vice President of HR Services and General Counsel on Monday, December 20, 2010

Document, document, document. The importance of documentation is typically associated with employee coaching, counseling, and discipline. In theory, employees are judged by their overall work record, but documenting only when employees are not at their best can create a distorted perception.

Expert Tips On Holiday Productivity

Posted by: Mary Pender Greene, CCH & CCHAnswersNow on Thursday, December 16, 2010

The last two weeks of the year don’t have to be the slowest time of the year, according to Mary Pender Greene, a New York City psychotherapist, relationship expert and career coach. “It is unfortunate that some people might put their personal lives and problems ahead of their business concerns, ” said Pender Greene. “When you factor in the tremendous pressures and stresses that come with the holidays, it is surprising any business gets done at all. But that doesn’t have to be the case.”

Tags: Holidays
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