While employee retention has always been a critical concern for businesses, paying close attention to “quick quitters” – those who leave within the first 90 days – provides often overlooked insights into company culture, onboarding practices, and overall employee satisfaction. By analyzing this metric, organizations can identify areas for improvement, reduce turnover costs, and cultivate … Read more
Maintaining profitability in any business requires careful control of expenses. For most organizations labor costs are one of the largest expense categories. Labor productivity metrics are effective tools that inform staffing decisions, helping to ensure optimal staffing levels. By using them companies can ensure they have the right number of staff at any given time, … Read more
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
The People Problem: Why Your Business Can’t Scale For a business to succeed, it needs to grow. But many leaders find that the very growth they’ve worked so hard for starts to cause new, unexpected problems. The systems that worked for a small team begin to break down, and the company hits a wall. This … Read more
Promoting your highest-performing individual contributor into a management role is one of the most common moves in business. It rewards dedication, keeps top talent engaged, and fills a critical operational need. However, without structured support, this transition carries significant risks to your bottom line. Excelling as an individual contributor requires technical skill, execution, and personal … Read more
A trend that has gained traction in recent years is the use of fractional executives — highly experienced professionals who lead a function for a company on a part-time basis. This approach offers numerous advantages, particularly for small and mid-sized businesses that may not have the resources to hire full-time, C-Suite-level talent. What is a … Read more
A recent Fortune Magazine article summarized a study of 40,000 M&A deals, which found that 70-75% of them fail. The article indicated that “in their urge to merge, executives often buy a strategically misfit target, overpay for it, and fail to integrate it properly.” One of the main reasons many M&A deals fail to meet … 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
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