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Custom Content by: United States Department of TransportationThe U.S. Federal government offers countless careers, but the Department of Transportation (DoT) may be unrivaled in terms of the spectrum available within a single department.
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The battle to acquire and retain the right people for the right jobs never ends. The notion that people are motivated purely by money has been largely disproven.
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Employee sentiment is about identifying the authentic emotions and perceptions driving employee experiences.
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When we ask employees about their work experience, one common theme among satisfied workers is the importance of getting things done. People want to be empowered to do what they were hired to do.
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Once a rare perk, working from home has become something more job seekers expect. Jobs previously thought to be in-person have evolved into remote opportunities, giving workers plenty of options.
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Despite recent criticism of diversity, equity and inclusion – even efforts to legislate it out of existence – many companies still see it as good for business. With good reason.
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Job sharing, flexible schedules, and shortened work weeks all fall under the flexible or hybrid work categories. In these arrangements, employees have more control over their work schedule with no interruptions to the overall flow of the company.
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Four years ago, the world of work changed forever. Many companies were thrust into an unknown world of communicating, collaborating, and executing in a remote world.
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Jenni’s Winding Path
1/29/2024
There was one lesson my father instilled in me early (which I have been working ever since to de-program): “If you can’t be brilliant at something, don’t do it!” -
Of course, workers need to make money to provide for themselves and their families. And employees who feel valued by their organization are more likely to be engaged and work harder to help the organization succeed.
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Workers see value in opportunities to grow. Lack of training and development is one reason why employees leave to grow somewhere else.
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Creating, building and communicating your employer brand sets your organization apart from the masses.
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What are your plans for 2024? Think about how your workplace is going to improve throughout the year.
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Referral is a strong indicator of a positive overall sentiment. Employees are likely to recommend an organization to others when they take pride in their work and feel genuinely excited about it.
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Avoid These Mistakes in Employer Branding
12/19/2023
Employer branding is about defining your organization, what it offers and what makes it unique. A good employer brand fuels a successful recruitment strategy. Here are some common employer branding mistakes. -
Plenty of employers gather feedback from employees to measure strengths and weaknesses of the organization. But that survey feedback is only as good as the process surrounding it, and how the results are used.
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It’s not enough to recruit amazing employees. Organizations also need to keep them. In a competitive labor market, that’s easier said than done.
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A good employee recruitment strategy depends on a strong employer brand.
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Employees are a company’s greatest asset and the key to success and business growth. Investing in their training and development eliminates skill gaps, teaches them new technologies, and helps them become product experts. That investment improves performance, innovation, and customer service.
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So how do you know how to best show appreciation to employees? Ask them. Every employee has a different way of accepting praise. Employee feedback will serve as a guide to how to best reward their efforts.