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Happy Staff Are More Productive
We already knew that, but now a study proves it! A study at Penn State University in the USA examined the impact of moods on coming up with ideas. They divided participants into 2 groups – happy and sad! They found that happy participants came up with 50% more ideas than their glum counterparts!
Read MoreLearn from the best Companies’ Human resource culture
Fortune have named the top 100 companies to work for in the world!
Read MoreNot Happy Boss
A survey of 1500 workers in Australia found the following results: 12% would leave because of a lack of opportunity for advancement 10% for job dissatisfaction 9% for lack of professional development 8% for poor work-life balance 8% work-related stress. The survey further found that employees who were asked to take concessions during the Global…
Read MoreWhat to Look for in New Staff
Yeah sure you want to know if they have the ability to do the job, the skill set, experience and personal and professional abilities, but also consider these things.
Read MoreWorkplace Bullying is Serious
A recent case in South Australia shocked a fire fighter. He considered his remarks light hearted and made in jest but the court did not accept his comments, especially as he was a supervisor. The court demoted him and criticised management. Here are 5 tips to minimise bullying: Be very clear – ensure you have…
Read MoreZappos – A Great Place to Work
In an ever increasing labor competitive market, we need to provide a workplace that meets the needs of our staff. In fact ideally, as we strive to do with our customers, we should exceed staff expectations. One company has done exactly that! Zappos is an online retailer in the US. In 2009, Zappos was featured…
Read More10 Tips for Engaged Staff
Last month I stumbled across this very cool list of points that you can add to your HR library to help your staff engage more with each other and the culture of the business. Give them a voice. Listen to them. Implement their ideas. Give them all the credit. Pay them fairly. To build a…
Read MoreStarbucks: Acronyms Help Learning
In the plan to dominate the market in the 1990s, Starbucks knew they had to help their staff. Challenges would arise and customers would not be happy, which often led to unhappy staff. In order to help create a cultural shift they implemented an institutional habits program: ‘LATTE’. LATTE stands for: Listen Acknowledge Take action…
Read MoreJob Screening with Social Media
Source: Mashable
Read MoreSocial Media for Reference Checks?
34% of employers rejected a candidate in the last 12 months because of the person’s social media activity. And the top 4 reasons the candidate was not hired: ▪ They had posted inappropriate photos or information. ▪ There was evidence of drug use. ▪ They had poor communication skills. ▪ They…
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