Three Metrics to Better Gauge Employee Engagement

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发布日期: 2024年4月2日

In the face of rising employee disengagement, leaders are urged to embrace innovative approaches to boost employee engagement.

A recent article from HBR introduces three nontraditional KPIs aimed at reshaping how employees connect with their work and sparking insightful discussions:

Team Success: Emphasizing collective achievements over individual performance can ignite team collaboration and unity.
Innovation: Tracking metrics related to the generation and implementation of new ideas encourages a forward-thinking mindset across the organization.
Trends: Stay attuned to emerging trends within the organization to gain valuable insights into employee sentiment and evolving needs.

Tailoring these KPIs to your organization's unique context can help foster a culture of engagement and innovation.

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The Challenge of Retaining Talent After an Acquisition

The journey of post-acquisition talent retention is complex but navigable. Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data spanning two decades reveals that acquired workers exhibit significantly higher turnover rates than regular hires. The abrupt shift from autonomy to integration often leaves employees grappling with cultural and structural changes.

Data shows that departing employees frequently venture into entrepreneurship, often becoming direct competitors and fueling the rise of competing ventures.

Strategies for Retention:

Preserving Independence: Allowing the acquired startup to maintain its autonomy and location post-acquisition can mitigate departure trends and foster a sense of continuity.

Incentivizing Leadership: Convincing and incentivizing top management, including founders and senior managers, to stay can have a cascading effect on employee retention and organizational culture.

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Decoding Tech Jargon: A Guide for HR Professionals

With the increasing reliance on technology in hiring processes, HR professionals are facing a barrage of technical terms and buzzwords, making the talent acquisition landscape seem more complex than ever before.

Forbes' recent article breaks down some of the trending technology buzzwords, including:

Algorithms: Rule-based systems used to perform tasks such as evaluating resumes, skills, and assessment answers.
Machine Learning (ML): ML analyzes data, identifies patterns, and makes decisions with minimal human intervention, enhancing the efficiency of hiring processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI systems mimic human cognitive functions, such as language understanding and problem-solving, which can automate and streamline tasks.
Generative AI: Going beyond mere analysis, generative AI can create new content autonomously, offering innovative solutions to recruitment challenges.

While technology is indispensable in optimizing hiring processes, it's essential for leaders to understand their options to make informed decisions.

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Episode 3: Real Talk on Talent | Fixing Your Recruitment Process

Hilary and Dina share actionable insights into crafting a hiring process that attracts top talent and drives company growth. They reveal how a meticulously designed procedure is not just a formality but the foundation of an organization's expansion.

Ever wondered how mid-sized companies experiencing rapid growth manage to snag the right talent?

This discussion sheds light on the necessity of involving HR and critical stakeholders in shaping hiring strategies that reflect the company's broader mission. We'll take you behind the scenes to show you the power of feedback in fine-tuning a recruitment process that prioritizes internal customer service and aligns with overarching business objectives.