By Paul Bergeron There are plenty of unique challenges when trying to recruit and retain hourly employees in high-turnover industries, such as retail, food service and convenience stores. In fact, turnover last year for full-time convenience store sales associates was 130 percent—and 152 percent for part-timers, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores’...
We like to blame COVID for the lack of available workers. While it may have contributed, it is not the sole reason. With baby boomers dropping out of the workforce, there would’ve been a shortage, even if COVID never happened.
Every Monday, one of the leaders in my networking group shares a positive quote to inspire us at the start of the workweek. I look forward to them as it is a shot in the arm to get me started. Many of you know that I am a huge football fan. While an avid Dolphin...
By Kathy Gurchiek The four-day workweek has been gaining momentum around the world in the last year. A majority of employers who’ve tried the schedule, predominantly in Europe, plan to continue to pay employees for 40 hours for 32 hours of work. The decision comes after they tested the waters with a six-month pilot program...
You have to think outside the box. You have to understand the new generation and what motivates them. If you always do what you’ve always done, you’re gonna see the same results. Time to foster change.
I have found in training employees, explaining why they’re doing the task, helps them understand the task and gives them a purpose. Knowing how you contribute to the success of an organization makes all the difference.
By Eve Glicksman A new report by the Workforce Institute at UKG found that managers have a greater influence on employee mental health than therapists or doctors, and an influence equal to spouses and partners. That may be surprising until you consider that 60 percent of the employees surveyed said their job was the most significant...
There’s nothing more rewarding than to receive recognition when a major achievement occurs. Employers who show their appreciation, build loyalty, and long-term rewards for their recognition.
One way to retain employees is to offer training and development opportunities to help them grow and advance in their careers. I was able to take advantage of my employer’s educational assistant program, and I was forever grateful for the opportunity.
By Kathryn Mayer In late January, the Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and national emergency will end May 11. The pronouncement marks the beginning of a significant phase in the ongoing pandemic, as well as the ending of a series of benefits enabled by the emergencies. But what exactly...
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