One of the best things we’ve done this year as a company is to bring our core values into the forefront of everything we do. As we seek to build our employer brand and focus on recruitment, these company values have become an integral part of our daily lives. In many ways, core values are…
We talk a lot about compensation and how gender plays a role. It’s become even more evident that the gender pay gap is real, meaning that women often earn only 90% of what men earn with the same experience, or in many cases even less. But before compensation discussions usually come performance reviews, and gender…
As today’s world becomes more and more interconnected, working from home and hiring remote workers has become part of almost every office life. As you seek to find workers who can provide value, even from a distance, our recruitment strategies also need to evolve with the ever-changing workforce. When recruiting for remote workers, here’s what…
Employee engagement has become far more than just a buzzword. It’s a way of life at most of our offices today. We provide fancy coffee, lounge areas, and beer on tap, all for the sake of keeping our employees happy. But what if in all the noise we’re losing sight of what’s important? Employees doing…
Professional development plans can make a huge difference when it comes to retention and engagement for your employees. If your company hasn’t invested time in creating plans for each of your employees, stop what you’re doing and make this a priority. Here are our steps for creating and implementing a meaningful professional development plan for…
Money is a powerful thing, and unfortunately, can be a leading cause of stress for many Americans. Willis Towers Watson released an infographic last year detailing the financial state of employees and the statistics might shock you. Here are a few of the highlights. 48% of employees are worried about their current financial state, while…
It’s finally summer here in Chicago and we are so excited to see employees biking into work, enjoying lunches on the roof, and signing up for 5ks together. Summer can be a great time to revamp your Health and Wellness initiatives at your workplace and we’ve got a few ideas to get you started. Promote…
There are a million articles written about employee engagement and ways to keep employees happy and passionate about their work. But, there is one word that doesn’t usually come to mind when we think about employee engagement: vulnerability. Brene Brown, New York Times best-selling author and speaker of one of the most popular Ted Talks…
Thinking about offering an employee discount program but not sure if it’s worth it? In the world of endless perks, it’s overwhelming trying to pick and choose which offerings to make available to your employees. From perks for pets to sabbaticals to remote work, it can be hard to keep up! Plus, what are the…
Retaining employees seems to be a never-ending topic of discussion. In a survey of 614 HR leaders, 87% said improving retention is a high or critical priority. Not surprising considering over 3 million Americans quit their job every month. There is plenty of work to be done when it comes to improving retention rates among…