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Onboarding and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

How can taking some lessons from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs help your organization improve its onboarding process? You might be surprised to learn that the American psychologist's research has been guiding organizations, managers, and entrepreneurs since the 60s. Read and follow links to learn how this theory of motivation first published in the 40s can impact organizations in 2019.

Why HR Departments Are Going Paperless

What is driving companies to move their HR departments to paperless forms and workflow? Saved time. Immediate access. Lowered costs. Monitored compliance. To name a few advantages. A more efficient HR is a more productive HR. Bringing the department into an increasingly paperless environment frees staff to contribute their expertise and become more involved in strategic business conversations. Follow links for more information and to learn how your company can begin making the move.

Changes in Communication: Good For Millennials…and the Rest of Us

The skills and expectations of millennial workers have had an impact on workplaces and how day-to-day business is conducted. Communication style is an example. While some practices, like attentive listening, never go out of favor, others like feedback format and frequency or technology used to transmit information change. And that's not bad.

Employee Recognition: What It Is and Why It Matters

Feedback and employee recognition can be accomplished in many ways including "homegrown" programs as well as full-blown rewards programs. No matter how you deliver it, employee recognition has broad effects not only for the individual employee, but also for the organization. Read about positive feedback and why it affects your bottom line.

Think Salaries and Benefits Are Your Biggest Costs? Think Again.

The biggest cost for you organization or business may not be what you expect. While payroll, benefits, and materials may be the first things to come to mind, a number of experts say trust or lack of it has the greatest effect on the bottom line. Read and follow links to see why trust is essential for increasing success.

Mistakes: Failures or Opportunities?

Mistakes are often seen as failures rather than opportunities. This is as true in businesses and organizations as anywhere else. We'd often rather ignore them. But that comes with a cost. Opportunities for growth are lost. Not all organizations are adverse to embracing mistakes. They recognize them as possible sources of innovation and success. What makes the difference? Here are some insights into what makes a workplace more pleasant and more successful.