2016-12-29 01:11
Performance management is essentially overseeing the relationship between organisational objectives and the skills, experience and capabilities of an organisation’s employees. Overseei… Read More
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Setting the standard for workflow driven HR Software, EmployeeConnect gives you the solutions & tools to connect & transform your workforce beyond the traditional boundaries of HR, with complete flexibility & control.
2016-12-28 21:20
There’s a global trend of organisations embracing the employee pulse survey. So the obvious questions which come up include, what are these surveys exactly, and what benefits can… Read More
2016-12-26 21:01
Potential candidates are always keen to know what is expected out of them and what will be the criteria for evaluation. Hence, a great job description will add a great deal of valu… Read More
2016-12-22 22:48
HR challenges in today’s fluctuating global economies affect every aspect of business, and this includes meeting strategic organisational business imperatives that HR departments never… Read More
2016-12-21 22:09
One of the most common problems almost 90% of employees suffer in the workplace is a lack of positive feedback. This situation is found in most of the organisations and unfortunately mo… Read More
2016-12-20 21:02
Over the past week, I’ve had quite a few conversations with HR professional on the brink of a role change or looking to undertake some study in 2017. The conversations go something lik… Read More
2016-12-20 21:01
HR departments and companies invest billions to develop and upgrade their databases without spending enough time to design relevant and useful HR reports. That’s why staff members comp… Read More
2016-12-19 22:22
The Annual Performance Review…We all know it’s coming, we wait all year long. We all know how this goes. The email comes out that the manager wants to see us and we start to go… Read More
2016-12-18 22:12
Although being recognised by our own manager is crucial to employee retention, we tend to forget that the recognition we get from our peers is just as important. Our colleagues share the sam… Read More
2016-12-18 03:33
There’s a growing trend for companies of all sizes to call on the expertise of payroll service professionals to manage & execute their payroll. Naturally, the complex, legislative/… Read More
2016-12-14 21:00
Harboring and developing an agile culture can go a long way in impacting and ensuring your company’s long term success factor. In today’s competitive environment, it is imperativ… Read More
2016-12-13 21:00
The announce of a 360 Review can often be destabilising for managers. Peers, subordinates, management and even clients and suppliers formulate their feedback through a pre-defined prism… Read More
2016-12-12 21:03
In today’s business environment, online HR management becomes increasingly important for your company to remain competitive. Unfortunately, many decision-makers look at HR software cos… Read More
2016-12-11 17:00
Whether you’ve immersed yourself in a career around business or not, you would have heard or learnt, that the dynamics of HR Management are in a constant state of change. It… Read More
2016-12-10 21:02
For better or worse we shape our individual realities according to our response or reaction to the world around us. Hardly anybody responds to external stimuli with the purpose of producing… Read More
2016-12-09 21:00
In this modern world, anyone would know that in order to get from A to B you’ll need a set of clearly defined goals. Why? Because goals are basically a list of “what to do’… Read More
2016-12-09 01:00
Human Resource (HR) managers constantly face the mammoth challenge to increase efficiency and provide better employee services. HR reform is in fact an area which is often overlooked althoug… Read More
2016-12-07 21:00
In this modern world, anyone would know that in order to get from A to B you’ll need a set of clearly defined goals. Why? Because goals are basically a list of “what to do’… Read More
2016-12-06 21:00
Change, as the formula Barack Obama used in the 2008 election campaign, is in fact inevitable. There’s no way to escape change, no matter how resistant you are to it. If there’s… Read More
2016-12-05 21:00
We often use the terms extrovert and introvert to talk about our friends or work colleagues. In fact, categorising people using labels isn’t new and the contribution of Susan Cain to t… Read More
2016-12-04 21:00
Finding and hiring the right talent has never been more difficult. The skills shortage, increased job market competition and diversity in the expectations of prospective job candidates have… Read More
2016-11-29 21:00
According to Gallup‘s research, only 13% of employees would be motivated by their job worldwide. And with 63% of employees being “not engaged”, how can such low levels of m… Read More
2016-11-28 21:00
Company culture is as much a factor of business performance as it is of employee satisfaction at work – both are actually correlated. Despite the opportunity, business leaders st… Read More
2016-11-27 21:00
Cloud HR software gives your company the agility it needs to survive the rough-and-tumble environment of today’s competitive HR management practices. The workplace is changing dramatic… Read More
2016-11-23 21:00
By Cindy O’Dea Practical HR Strategies
Are your staff at work just for the free cupcakes?
Is your team just ‘showing up’?
Are you disappointed that you have team members w… Read More
2016-11-21 21:00
I recently attended a Business Chicks Breakfast at which Nasty Gal founder and Executive Chairperson Sophia Amoruso spoke. One of the most tweeted and posted quotes of the day was “don… Read More
2016-11-20 21:00
HR managers face great challenges such as managing attrition, encouraging retention and meeting ever-increasing demands from employees, customers and executives who want greater efficiency a… Read More
2016-11-15 21:00
Artificial intelligence (AI), has been the focus of thousands of technological developments for decades as mankind attempts to engineer increasingly sophisticated tools that can think, plan… Read More
2016-11-14 21:00
Whether we’re looking at improving performance in a sportive or professional context, receiving constructive feedback is precious. Feedback allows people to modify their behaviour to h… Read More
2016-11-13 21:00
One-on-one meetings are an opportunity for managers and employees to understand past performance and identify potential issues in-between two performance reviews.
The traditional annual perf… Read More
2016-11-08 21:19
Any number of strategies can foster employee engagement, but the truth is that your company’s managers generate the greatest results because they occupy the hot-seat positions that aff… Read More
2016-11-07 21:00
Did you know that 50% of recruiters still don’t understand their own employer brands? This alarming figure translates easily the challenge organisations face to create a comprehensive… Read More
2016-11-06 21:00
Everyone wants the best. The best in fashion, food and… life – face it, it’s what you want too. For myself, I personally want the best in food (I’ve attended the Syd… Read More
2016-11-01 21:00
Stress at work is an issue that is often overlooked by employers. Given its psychological nature, organisations can feel out of their way when it comes to dealing with work-related stress. I… Read More
2016-10-31 21:00
For those who keep questioning themselves as to why they see their employees walk out the door and never come back, you should consider re-thinking your employee retention program or strateg… Read More
2016-10-30 21:00
Make no mistake, an organisation that fosters an environment that motivates employees and rewards positive behaviours will attract the best talent, maintain a strong, positive culture and re… Read More
2016-10-25 21:00
Technology is now present in almost all walks of life, so can HR also benefit from the electronic phenomenon of modern society?
The HR department has historically been associated with masses… Read More
2016-10-24 21:00
Many people find it difficult wrapping their heads around the idea of a personal brand. There’s kind of existential struggle for identity that has brand atheists screaming ‘I am… Read More
2016-10-23 21:00
‘there is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.&n&hell…Read More
2016-10-18 21:00
Today’s rapidly evolving workplace has generated more challenges in retaining, managing & engaging staff than any other time. The Increased mobility, job selection based on social… Read More
2016-10-17 21:00
With close to four out of five (78%) of business leaders ranking employee retention as important or urgent, it’s easy to understand why being able to identify who to keep is essential… Read More
2016-10-16 21:30
Customer Experience, or CX for short, is a differentiation strategy adopted by many B2B organisations. While we may think at first that customer experience lies in the realm of marketing and… Read More
![How To Design Posters For Web And Print [Infographic]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/3330/333040-769727269.w320.jpg "How To Design Posters For Web And Print [Infographic]")
2016-10-12 21:30
By Sarah McGuire
As an HR professional, your job probably doesn’t typically involve graphic design. Odds are you’ve had to create the odd poster or informational sheet, but that… Read More
2016-10-10 21:36
Welcome to the era of wellbeing! A time in which people watch what they eat, how many hours they sleep, track their calorie intake, and pretty much any food they ingest to the point of turni… Read More
2016-10-09 21:30
The era of transactional HR is not coming to a close but is rather shifting to encompass more strategic and relational activities in the HR function. Today’s HR professionals are becom… Read More
2016-10-04 21:30
There’s a common thought and saying that some things can’t be done alone. We all need help and most of the time we’re too shy to ask for it. Either that or we’re too… Read More
2016-10-03 21:38
A candidate is generally judged based on the success of his previous work experiences. But many times, once the new hire has started in his role, we realise that he is failing to perform and… Read More
2016-10-02 21:00
The rise of the highly specialised HR tech market has lead a large number of organisations to work with a multitude of HR solutions to carry their day-to-day workforce management and s… Read More
2016-09-27 21:00
One day or another, all managers will encounter a difficult employee they will have to deal with. The situation might announce itself as a nightmare for some who are already familiar with it… Read More
2016-09-26 21:00
Change can always be a scary thing, most of the time people are unenthusiastic about change. However, the only thing that is certain is that those that aren’t agile enough to adapt wil… Read More
2016-09-25 21:00
If there’s anything that anyone enjoys, it’s saving money. I’ll put it into perspective for you. When you walk into your favourite store, to find the item you’re look… Read More
2016-09-21 21:00
Humans have an innate ability to connect and collaborate. In fact, some say it’s a biological need. As we grow and develop we crave human interaction – regardless of how ex… Read More
2016-09-20 21:00
If you’re like me, you might also be addicted to listicles, these articles in the forms of bullet-points that distil information in a very digestible way. This list of HR Key Performan… Read More
2016-09-19 21:00
We live in a world that’s inevitably changing. Each day that goes by isn’t the same as the day before. You may believe your days go with zero change with the routine of waking up… Read More
2016-09-18 21:00
Timesheets might seem like a dull and boring tool to use at first but they can help you get the most out of your workforce while improving productivity. Here we give you six good reasons to… Read More
2016-09-14 21:00
Is feeling or even “being” entitled a bad thing? Many have labelled young people (Gen Y and Gen Z who are young people born after 1980 and frequently referred to as Millennials)… Read More
2016-09-13 21:00
Whether you’re at the bottom of the ladder or already on your way up, it’s important to understand that raw performance is not the only determinant of your career evolution withi… Read More
2016-09-12 21:00
Employee engagement is now a phenomenon that’s deeply implanted in the collective consciousness of progressive HR leaders. This is supported by the huge surge of content, con… Read More
2016-09-11 21:00
Gamification or in other words, the application of game mechanisms to other non-game areas, has spread to many domains in the past few years: social media, loyalty programs, and of course&he&hell…Read More
2016-09-06 21:00
We often tend to be confused when it comes to making the distinction between employee performance and productivity. Generally, we don’t manage to grasp the subtle differences between t… Read More
2016-09-05 21:30
Pokemon Go? A good news for HR this year! The popular video game should be seen as a trigger to create transgenerational interactions in the workplace. It represents an opportunity to create… Read More
2016-09-04 21:00
What motivates employees at work? There a two types of factors which drive employees to perform at their best. Employees are either intrinsically motivated or extrinsically motivated. I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-08-30 21:00
Businesses and boardrooms around the globe have long been aware of the importance of big data analytics, visualization of first-hand information and trend predictions – all keys to out… Read More
2016-08-30 02:09
The more I observe brilliant people, the more I notice that one distinguishing characteristic they have is insatiable curiosity. Intellectual curiosity ranks as one of the most productive an… Read More
2016-08-29 21:00
We live in a world where everyone would like to think that what they do is perfect. Reality is, it’s not. You may be a perfectionist or see yourself as a nit-picker where you strive fo… Read More
2016-08-28 21:00
We are proud to announce that we made the Top 20 of Feedspot Top 100 Blogs for Human Resources & Talent Management Experts! The list is a go-to source for professionals seeking the… Read More
2016-08-24 21:00
We’ve all heard it. We’ve probably all said it. “I should exercise more”, “You should study something”, or “I should work on my communication skills… Read More
2016-08-23 21:30
Selecting the right candidate for the job is nothing without a proper onboarding program.We know well that the success of any recruitment strategy depends on a rigorous selection process. Bu… Read More
2016-08-21 21:00
While many CEOs think about their business as ‘People First’, a lot of HR professionals are still looking for their place at the executives’ table. Talking ‘human cap… Read More
2016-08-16 22:00
You operate in the field of human resources and wonder how Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technology can help you in your day to day tasks? You’re in the right spot! Read on to le… Read More
![[Infographic] The Practice Of Human Resources Then & Now](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/3330/333040-1429223622.w320.jpg "[Infographic] The Practice Of Human Resources Then & Now")
2016-08-15 22:00
The past 30 years have seen the HR function evolve dramatically under the influence of new technology. The following infographic explores how HR tech has impacted the practice of Human Resou… Read More
2016-08-14 22:00
If we’re to assume that someone with no prior knowledge to what a “wellness program” is, I’d say their guess at it is something to do with helping you live longer. In… Read More
2016-08-11 21:00
Contributing to the EmployeeConnect Blog is about sharing your passion and expertise with thousands of other HR professionals everywhere in the world. It’s also being able to share bes… Read More
2016-08-10 22:00
It can be said that those who work in PR or Marketing for an organisation are those who speak for it. They use creative ways to create buzz, hype it up and attract stakeholders that are the… Read More
2016-08-07 22:00
Some say that when an employee feels satisfaction with their job, it means they feel engaged at work. What’s wrong with this belief is that for starters, employers take this feeli… Read More
2016-08-03 22:00
When you’ve just completed something, it’s nice to have feedback to let us know how we’re going. It’s nice to know that what you’re doing is on the right track… Read More
2016-08-02 22:00
We all know that having relationships is important (arguable by those who are anti-social – however, since you’re on management’s side you should have some sort of communic… Read More
2016-08-01 22:00
The first thought that comes to my mind when the word ‘happiness’ pops up is Pharrell Williams. Only because he’s made a smashing hit that mentions the word ‘happy&rs&hell…Read More
2016-07-26 22:00
Credibility is the quality of being trusted and believed in. It influences your relationships, career and professional life. For many years, research has focused on the importance of credibi… Read More
2016-07-25 22:00
Finding the right candidate to fill an open job vacancy has become a hard task as the time to hire has dramatically increased. A Glassdoor Research study found that the average overall job i… Read More
2016-07-24 22:00
“When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms. When creativity blossoms, thinking emanates. When thinking emanates, knowledge is fully lit. When knowledge is lit, economy flourishe… Read More
2016-07-19 22:00
The question may seem confrontational but many elements indicate that HR managers could be more prone to burnout than other professions.Born in the 1970s, the term “burnout” corr… Read More
2016-07-18 22:00
Employee happiness and satisfaction is what most organisations strive for. This is only because they know what it’ll mean in return; they’ll receive peaking performance levels th… Read More
2016-07-17 22:00
Employee wellbeing is a challenge that is becoming more and more important within today’s organisations. Considering an economic environment that is becoming less and less predictable… Read More
2016-07-13 22:00
There’s been a lot of confusion around how annual leave loading should be paid since the Fair Work Act (Cth) (the Act) was introduced in 2009. The interpretation of the section 90(2) o… Read More
2016-07-12 22:00
According to a study carried by Wellcom & Opinion Way, 50 per cent of all organisations have defined a set of corporate values. Amongst them, more than a third of these companies have de… Read More
2016-07-11 22:00
Today we’ll cover a particular training method: collaborative learning. Research has demonstrated the multiple benefits of this corporate training tool which is becoming more and more… Read More
2016-07-10 22:00
A ROCKSTAR company culture leads to ROCKSTAR employees. Great company culture is really important, and not just the visible components, but it’s the invisible components which really m… Read More
2016-07-05 22:00
Which HRIS should you choose? Confronted to the variety of solutions available, we offer you six golden rules. Simply follow these steps in order to find the one system that will be the best… Read More
2016-07-04 22:00
Taking into account the more individualistic expectations of Generation Y and Z means that HR will have to play a role of coordinator in order to respond to their needs while maintaining the… Read More
2016-07-03 22:00
There is something truly special about being able to fly – the freedom, the control, the chance to see a perspective that few get to experience. I appreciate this position, but it comm… Read More
2016-06-28 22:00
When it comes to monthly board meetings, you panic for a split second. After laying out the unpleasant profitability figures, you know the sole reason to the small numbers lie with your divi… Read More
2016-06-27 22:00
When business leaders are asked to name their biggest asset, what do you think most would pinpoint? Their answers could easily range from product to property, or the customer base.While… Read More
2016-06-27 00:26
In the business world, many strategic and technological changes are set by a CEO and other senior management professionals. These are the parties who understand the budget restraints and hav… Read More
2016-06-20 23:57
The denotation of success that most people are familiar with is the achievement of something desired, planned or attempted. However, what ultimately separates the successful from the unsucce… Read More
2016-06-19 22:00
Have you ever been told to “lead by example”? Being a leader yourself you would understand that you’ve been set out to show your employee who’s the boss. While it app… Read More
2016-06-15 22:00
Has there ever been the case where you’ve forgotten the name of one of your employees? Their face is at the fore front of your mind, but you just can’t seem to match it with a re… Read More
2016-06-15 00:44
You have long wanted to implement a HRIS, and your company has just chosen you to present a business case outlining the return on investment (ROI) of implementing such a system. You are well… Read More
2016-06-13 22:00
You may or may not have heard of Martin Luther King’s famous “I have a dream…!”. Whether you have or haven’t, the point coming across is each and every person… Read More
2016-06-13 22:00
Social media have influenced a large number of software vendors in the recent years, including HR software providers. From the flat design of their interface to the actual user experience, t… Read More
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