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HR metrics for 2022

An HR guide to metrics that matter in 2022

Why should HR use a data-driven approach? In today’s world of work, HR professionals are involved in strategic decisions about their company's growth and success—what is working, what isn’t working, and where to invest future efforts. It is employee data that provides the facts and figures to support these conversations, helping HR to have a deep understanding of their companies and locate any problem areas before they cost the company money or talent. In this guide, we’ll focus on three key areas that help to define a company’s success: Retention…

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Why companies should care about the strategic impact of employee experience

Employee experience and engagement are two of the hottest topics in HR. Learn how improving them can improve your company's strategy for success.

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Measure and manage these 7 HR KPIs for productivity

In this guide, we’ll examine seven data points HR leaders can measure to inform organizational decisions and insights regarding overall productivity.

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Meeting organizational goals: HR tech for the C-Suite

With the help of HR technology, the C-Suite can address key areas to tackle the nine imperatives required for their organization’s success.

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Navigating the workforce planning process

Workforce planning may seem like a difficult task, given the recent unexpected and unprecedented global challenges. Planning can feel like it requires nothing short of a crystal ball. However, in times of uncertainty, strategizing and planning for your future workforce is even more important. In fact, a recent survey found that 33% of executives report they are planning to spend more on workforce planning over the next year.

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An HR guide for driving effective goals

The concept of setting goals isn’t new. The idea of goals has been around since before the common era when the Greek philosopher Aristotle identified that “purpose causes action.” Cecil Alec Mace conducted the first studies on goal-setting in 1935. In the 1960s, psychologist Edwin Locke (aka the “goal-setting pioneer”) expanded on Aristotle’s thought to establish his theory about goals. Locke determined that individuals who set clear, challenging goals performed better than people who set wide-ranging, simple goals. Of course, the benefits of goal setting remain true today–especially when it…

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Creating an intelligent HR automation strategy

If they're burdened by data entry and manual tasks, the HR professionals in your organization are likely craving time to pursue the responsibilities that initially inspired them to work in human resources—connecting with people.

The HR guide to gender pronouns

The HR guide to gender pronouns

Implementing and correctly using non-binary pronouns in the workplace can be a potential challenge for HR, especially those who are less familiar with non-binary gender identity. This guide explains gender non-binary pronouns so that your organization can become more empathetic and promote initiatives supporting gender non-binary employees.

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An HR guide for planning remote learning and development

With a thoughtful approach, a virtual L&D program becomes an investment that will ultimately help your company navigate difficult times and allow the organization to adapt to the changing nature of work successfully.

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The new world of work guide to employee empowerment

As the world of work begins to shift to a new, post-pandemic model, every organization has the opportunity to embrace those changes. With a renewed focus on the employee experience, it's essential to understand how employee empowerment will help drive your organization's success.

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Creating the perfect hybrid work HR tech stack

We must adapt our workplace models and our mode of working to meet these new remote-driven operations. Having the right tech stack is one way to ensure that you can keep operating smoothly while also supporting employees, engaging with them, and creating a successful employee experience.

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Using bob to identify your company's top performers and influencers

While performance reviews are beneficial for identifying top performers, they are not the only method used by companies. bob offers several ways for HR and managers to get to know their employees better and understand their contributions to the company.

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The connection between onboarding and performance

How can organizations avoid costly turnover? Knowing the signs of ineffective onboarding and understanding the relationship between onboarding and performance are the first steps.

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Five ways HR should leverage managers

HR professionals have a lot on their plates these days. To maximize the results of capable HR, strong partnerships between HR and managers are essential. It’s a cycle—effective HR, effective managers, and effective employees drive effective organizations forward.

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Hybrid work study: Managers and HR must join forces

We conducted a global survey to understand the workplace sentiments of employees and managers during the period of intense hybrid and remote work due to the global pandemic. Our research reveals findings, including that HR must pinpoint ways to engage with middle managers and individual contributors.