It’s never too late to cultivate a positive workplace. There’s tremendous opportunity to do so. From small to enterprise-sized organizations, every company aspires to be the best company to work for. A positive workplace is more than just office perks, beer kegs, catered lunches, and holiday parties. From diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to supporting…
On Tuesday, November 12th Emtrain’s Founder and CEO Janine Yancey sat down with Steve Cadigan, Founder of Cadigan Talent Ventures and former VP of Talent at LinkedIn. Steve was able to leverage his years of experience working in Human Resources all over the world to provide some insight into how HR can help guide company…
Many of us have concluded that the secret sauce for a truly successful organization is its culture. To have success, you need a positive and productive workplace where people can do their best work and be recognized for it. If workplace culture is the sum of all the parts, what influences can you bring to…
Company culture is defined as your company’s personality. Is communication fast-paced or lackadaisical? Are daily decisions high stakes or made on a trial and error rationale? Would you describe employee relations as purely professional or do they take on a personal nature? Company culture reverberates throughout both day-to-day processes and more long term business operations.…
Although members of the Millennial generation are now managers themselves, many employers continue to obsess over how to create workplaces to address their needs as employees. Many of those same employers recognize that the next generation of employees is beginning to enter the workforce but think that they’re essentially a younger version of Millennials. This…
Some HR professionals believe that technology is taking the human out of HR, but that’s all a myth. Rather than eliminate the human element, technology supports HR practices and streamlines your business function so you can focus on what matters the most — the people and culture. As HR’s role is gradually transforming, we’re seeing…
Good management is built on honesty, transparency, and accountability to increase employee engagement. As your company continues to grow, so does the pressure on employees to prove their worth. In return, leaders are encouraged to trust their employees and by showing that they are being seen and heard. Where are we going and where do…
In savvy companies, “belonging” is now the key concept defining the success of diversity and inclusion initiatives. Yet as organizations strive to create a greater sense of belonging, they stumble in being able to measure it. It’s far easier to start some new recruiting efforts to hopefully help improve your reported diversity statistics, or show…
Data is arguably HR’s most important asset. People analytics play a key role in recruiting and workforce management, and many believe we’ve barely scratched the surface of what is possible. At the same time that culture analytics become more sophisticated, HR professionals are highlighting the importance of soft skills such as such as collaboration, communication…
Diversity matters when it comes to your company’s bottom line. Companies that prioritize ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity are seeing positive results—that outpace their less diverse peers. Do groups with diverse members make better decisions? According to research by Cloverpop, companies with diverse and inclusive teams “lead to better business decisions up to 87% of…