We all have weaknesses; it’s just a fact. So why do we have a tendency to hide, mask, or defend our weaknesses rather than embracing them? I think it is because we have a fear of being judged. Well, I am putting myself out there, and I recently made a commitment to addressing one of…
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What was your New Year’s resolution? Did you give up smoking? Are you eating healthier? Exercising more? The beginning of a new year often brings changes designed to improve your life in one way or another. Professionally, ’tis the season for employees to consider switching jobs, or even careers, in order to achieve a new…
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It’s the first week of the new year and many managers are re-evaluating and updating the job accountabilities of their direct reports. The Metiss Group recently wrote a good article on the importance of reviewing job activities, priorities and success factors. Hopefully while you’re setting all these expectations you’re also putting some thought into how…
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Employer branding helps organizations uncover, articulate, and define their image, culture, differentiators, and reputation for the purposes of attracting quality talent. So consider building your employer brand into your on-boarding program. The on-boarding process is linked to and in some ways starts with the “employer brand” that you create to attract, engage, and retain the…
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Think you’re too busy working to work out? Think twice before skipping that trip to the gym. You may be doing your career more harm than good. Research shows that staying active can have not only physical and emotional benefits, but can give you a professional boost as well. We all know the drill: You’re…
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I know that finding a job, whether through your own means or through a staffing company, can be very frustrating. I wanted to know what really makes for a pleasant experience from contractors who have been through it all with several different agencies. They described what they have experienced in the past, and what they…
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Massive training manuals no longer meet the needs of today’s diversified workforce. We’ve written previously about the importance of continuous training for your employees. A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers study found that 35% of workers consider professional development programs to be the top benefit offered by their employers. Your people are your most important asset, so investing in…
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How you approach a new hire’s first day may determine whether he’s with you for the long term. Fact: 46% of new hires are gone within eighteen months,1 and almost half of those losses occur in the first forty-five days of employment.2 Those numbers aren’t just startling; they’re expensive. How can you design your hiring…
Continue reading ...The level of commitment from your employees directly affects financial performance. At Brightwing, our passion for elevating human performance drives a hunger for data that shows what works and what doesn’t. Two results of a Gallup research study recently caught our attention: Disengaged employees cost U.S. companies $370 billion annually through lost productivity. Engaged employees…
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Here are some typical costs for an employee making $55,000 who leaves after eight months: • H.R. involvement (interviews, onboarding): $1,100 • Manager interviews & other recruiting expenses: $1,000 • Advertising: $400 • Employee salary: $36,672 • Benefits (30% of salary): $11,000 • Training: $800 • Productivity Loss (other employees picking up 25% of failed…
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