Attracting, motivating, and retaining top talent requires more than simply paying a competitive salary and hiring likable supervisors. This is where the development and strategic implementation of a robust Employee Value Proposition comes into play. What is an Employee Value Proposition (EVP)? An Employee Value Proposition, or EVP, is essentially a company’s promise to its … Read more
A hybrid work model offers more flexibility than ever before, but it also creates a challenge for leaders. How do you build a strong company culture when your team is physically separated? In a traditional office environment, culture is shaped by countless small, daily interactions between employees. People learn the company values through informal chats, … Read more
At most companies there is gender-balance in entry-level hiring. In other words, half or more of the entry-level hires are women. Overall, half or more of most company’s employees are women. However, these numbers tend to get out of balance as you look at higher levels of the organization. The executive-level at most companies is … Read more
At ourCHRO, we’ve worked in an assortment of companies of different sizes, with a variety of organizational structures, in multiple industries. Each of them had a unique culture and a set of unwritten rules and power structures that the most effective leaders were able to navigate with proficiency. Honing those skills can take years, but … Read more
The skills required of a leader managing remote employees are not fundamentally different than those for managing any other employees. However, the most effective managers put a little extra effort into communicating effectively, building relationships, and cultivating a sense of team when members are geographically dispersed. This brief article provides guidance on how to do … Read more
Involuntary employment separations are difficult for everyone involved. If they ever become easy for you as a manager or as an HR professional, then you are probably doing them wrong. But when it is necessary to terminate an employee, doing so right way, and with dignity and respect, is critical. Involuntary separations have a negative … Read more