FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestPrintemailThe concept of lean management derives from the manufacturing industry, where the focus is on the outflow of products rather than the waste that comes with it. In recent years, however, lean management has been expanded to include non-manufacturing functions, including human resources. Here’s a bit more about how lean workforce optimization uses these principles […]
managing employee retention
4 Ways to Increase Retention and Employee Engagement
FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestPrintemailEmployee Retention and Engagement It’s a feat for businesses to retain employees for five years or more in today’s market, and the cost of losing them is high. The Center for American Progress claims that for workers earning $75,000 or less per year, the typical cost of turnover is 20 percent of the salary. The […]
Five Strategies for Hiring Success
FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestPrintemail It’s never been easier to find warm bodies to fill job slots. With the volume of social media and online networking and career sites, connecting with workers is only a matter of searching profiles or placing ads. However, it’s increasingly difficult to distinguish “the best” or even “adequate” choice for job openings or promotions, […]
Futren’s Strategies for Employee Retention
FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestPrintemailBusinesses in the hospitality and food and beverage industries face many challenges. They ride the ups and downs of the economy more closely than the healthcare, government, or high-tech sectors, and average two to three times the rate of employee turnover, according to 2012 numbers from the Society for Human Resource Management. One small business […]
Six Resolutions for a Winning Corporate Culture
FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestPrintemailThe start of a new year is a great time for companies to assess their corporate environment. Consider it your corporate culture resolutions list. Here are six steps to get you started in the right direction. Be the leader. A winning corporate culture starts at the top. Sincere leaders who are transparent about their decisions, […]
What Women Want in the Workplace
FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestPrintemailWHAT WOMEN WANT IN THE WORKPLACE Many businesses fail to understand the diversity in the demographics that comprise their workforce. What attracts, retains and creates job satisfaction for each demographic group is different. What motivates male hourly employees varies significantly from what motivates top performing female executives. Sylvia Ann Hewlett, author of Top Talent and […]
