Welcome to 2022 – it’s a brand-new year, and with that comes a new batch of careers that have made their way to the forefront with the changing times. U.S. News recently released their report announcing the best jobs of 2022, based on a variety of factors like demand, work-life balance, and pay. Unsurprisingly, many… Read on…
In the era before working remotely was popular, paying workers based on their location was a relatively simple and rarely-contested issue. Adjust employee salaries while taking into account what’s necessary to pay expenses in the area where they live – easy, right? Well now in the age of COVID-19, we’re beginning to learn that things… Read on…
You may have seen them before, following the names of some of your LinkedIn connections – a comma accompanied by a denomination of some sort. You likely already know that these designations represent certifications that a professional earns after completing a standardized training program in their field – but are they worth it? They absolutely… Read on…
Vaccine mandates in the workplace have been a hot topic for quite some time now, and the recent news that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved by the FDA (with Moderna expected to follow) has added a new level of perspective to the conversation. While many companies have already started requiring vaccines for their employees,… Read on…
Meetings. The word alone is sure to induce groans, eye-rolling, and collective facepalms from both employees and managers alike. While meetings may not be a crowd favorite, their importance for improving and maintaining communication, productivity, and employee engagement can’t be denied – but only if they’re done right. With the right approach, you can ensure… Read on…
2020 taught us a lot – on multiple levels. For one thing, all of this new free time the majority of us had been granted while in quarantine provided ample opportunity to spend time learning new skills. Maybe you finally learned how to play that guitar that’s been gathering dust for years, or how to… Read on…
I read a study a few years back that alerted the world to something everyone already knew: Sales employees are more motivated by compensation than all other employees. Knock me over with a feather, that’s a shock! Of course, there are other factors that motivate a company’s sales force, but let’s be honest: money drives… Read on…
I’m not your boss. I’m not even your coworker or your employee. Right now, I’m your job promotion fairy, and if you’re an HR professional, I hereby grant you a promotion. You are now the CFO of Labor Cost. Congratulations, you’ve earned it. Since salaries are the largest cost item in most organizations, it’s extremely… Read on…
While most organizations use some form of job evaluation to determine the worth of jobs, there are many factors to consider when valuing work. There are internal factors such as being fair and consistent with how employees are compensated. Therefore, organizations typically use the following techniques to measure a job’s value: Perform a job analysis to… Read on…
Imagine you’re sitting in a dark room with the shades drawn. No, you’re not about to turn on Netflix or take a nap. You’re at work—and you’re not alone. You, as an HR professional, and several managers in your organization are participating in your annual tradition: Performance Ranking. You’re determining every employee’s value relative to… Read on…