Pre-coronavirus, employee engagement had evolved from ‘cause for concern’ to ‘signs of improvement’, with Gallup reporting in 2018 the percentage of engaged workers in the U.S. was at an all-time high of 34%, while actively disengaged workers had dropped to a new low of 13%. But, since quarantine transformed the dynamics of how many companies […]
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John Sumser is a principal analyst for HRExaminer, an independent analyst firm covering HR Technology and the intersection of people, tech, and work. His work includes deep research into the nooks and crannies of HR Technology to identify and explain rapidly evolving trends. Built on a foundation of engineering, design, and philosophy, Sumser’s seeks to
HR In Future May Be: Department Of Individual And Organizational Health Read More »
1. There is not one HR There are many types of organisations, and there are many different forms and shapes of HR. What organisational shape does fit best with the the goods or services an organisation is delivering to its customers? In 2025 many organisations will still be shaped rather traditionally, and this shape will
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Since well before our current crisis, smart companies have been asking tough questions about traditional approaches to training and developing their people. The early 21st Century fantasy of “all-online digital learning” has largely not played out, especially since some of the most important management competencies are best taught and learned in-person. “The soft stuff,” it turns out, is
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If you have experience in HR and Business leadership, you would know the effect of leadership ability on organizational performance. Which explains why leadership development is the top priority for organizations, and why they spend more on leadership development than any other training category. With the high unpredictability in present business scenario, the ownership of managing
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The pandemic has taught entrepreneurs many harsh lessons, but chief among them is, “if you don’t take care of your employees, they won’t take care of your business.” It pains me to say, but as an Interim CHRO and HR Consultant, I’ve seen businesses go on life support or die within weeks after being caught unprepared. Likewise, I’ve seen others
Rebuild HR: to Support Fast Growth and Happy Employees Read More »
Like millions of other Americans and people throughout the world, you may have found yourself in between jobs due the effects of Covid-19. It’s a challenging spot to be in, especially as we’re in the midst of an outbreak resurgence causing the reclosing of businesses and headline news portending doom and gloom. Before you start
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In times of great uncertainty and unforeseen change, everyone from business owners to employees on the shop floor looks to HR for a way forward. Companies of all sizes are having to quickly adapt. In some industries, like healthcare and telecommunications, HR and business leaders are managing higher demands than ever, while in others, such
Set-up An Agile Workforce: To Make Your Midsize Business Strong Read More »
Almost every situation we’re facing in our lives right now is unprecedented. We’re still in the midst of an ever-evolving pandemic, and the rules about what is and isn’t “safe” to do are ambiguous at best. On top of that, our society is experiencing one of the biggest racial inequality awakenings we’ve seen in a long time.
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