Last September, a semiconductor manufacturer lost three top engineering candidates in 48 hours—all to competitors who moved faster. Sound familiar? Welcome to the September surge, where the difference between landing … Read More
The workplace landscape has shifted dramatically from the Great Resignation to what experts now call “job hugging”—a phenomenon where employees cling to their current positions despite being disengaged or underutilized. … Read More
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It’s that time again—dreaded performance reviews. You with me? Most managers see them as a chore: another box to check. I get it. With an average of 8 direct reports … Read More
The recent reintroduction of Trump tariffs has sent ripples through the manufacturing industry in North America. With supply chain costs rising and profit margins tightening, manufacturing companies are being forced … Read More
The manufacturing industry in North America is on the cusp of major transformation in 2025. As companies navigate evolving technologies, workforce shifts, and changing trade dynamics, those who proactively adapt will gain a competitive edge.
When you picture a Silicon Valley start-up, you may think of an open office layout, foosball tables, perhaps a couch and a big screen TV in the lunch room, and an atmosphere comparable to that of a fraternity. The goal, of course, is to attract and retain top young talent by having a fun work environment. While this kind of atmosphere certainly can go a long way, it’s also completely unrealistic for some workplaces.
There is a common understanding that for athletes to reach the top of their game and compete at the Olympic level, they have worked very hard to train and develop over an extended period of time.
A strong and vibrant company culture is integral to the success of any organization. Your HR team plays an influential role in the creation and maintenance of this culture, in addition to fostering employee engagement and happiness, and ensuring the smooth running of day to day operations. And for businesses with a smaller People & Culture team, it can feel like there are simply not enough hours in the workday to achieve all of this!
Fortunately, there are a number of tools and scalable solutions available to optimize your People & Culture efforts. Not only can these methods help streamline your existing processes and procedures, which saves a significant amount of time, they can also help your organization move towards a stronger and more defined company culture. Let’s take a look at ten of the top tools for enhancing your company’s HR efforts:
Your employees can account for up to 80% of the costs of doing business. Therefore, how you hire, retain, and manage your people directly impacts your bottom line. Due to this fact, it is imperative that you are proactive in how you manage your human resources.
