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The idea of « employee engagement » is not a recent concept. Yet the way we perceive engagement in 2020 has evolved significantly from its initial definition. The focus is not only on ensuring that the majority of the staff is satisfied with their jobs, but as well on the manager to make sure that each employee […]

Research shows that the pandemic has played a major role in employee burn-out cases this year. Specifically, a survey from FlexJobs and Mental Health America (MHA) found that 75% of U.S. workers surveyed had suffered burnout, and 40% of those said it was a direct result of the Covid-19 crisis. The World Heath Organisation classifies […]

We all know it is now more crucial than ever to protect the environment, and that is why we need to adopt eco-friendly habits. But what does eco-friendly mean? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it means “something designed to have little or no damaging effect on the environment.” A study conducted by Peakon in 2020 […]

It is safe to say that the Human Resources in 2020 has gone through several challenges and evolutions compared to previous years. Some of these trends are certain to go beyond the pandemic and our current social and cultural happenings. It is important for HR managers to analyse the impact of every phenomenon in their […]

Technology is everywhere meaning digital literacy is now more important than ever. But what is digital literacy exactly? According to Cornell University in the U.S., it “is the ability to find, evaluate, utilize and create information using digital technology.” It includes areas like online security, online communication responsibility, and digital ethics. Digital transformations such as […]

Using Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) in the workplace has evolved significantly and increased in popularity from its inception, now working its way into the mainstream. Indeed, one study from last year found that 50% of the HR staff and other employees surveyed were using A.I. to some extent at work. However, several Human Resources personnel are […]

Nowadays, high employee turnover rates represent one of the biggest challenges for companies. This is exactly what the 2019 Moorepay report found: two-thirds of companies are struggling to retain workers. Given the high overall cost of losing employees – ranging from new hiring processes and employee onboarding to lost productivity and disruptions to team cohesion […]

The first months as a Human Resources leader is arguably the most important time in creating a long-term impact. Establishing a plan of action that is inclusive of the company’s objectives, while improving the workforce satisfaction and engagement is a priority. Although HR personnel can be overwhelmed with what to do when they first start […]

Performance anxiety can be defined as an individual’s apprehension of failing to carry out a specific action before it has even began.  This can affect the quality of our output, our reputation and professional relationships. It may seem like the end of the word if an employee has committed a professional anxious blunder or cause […]

Human Resources experts are becoming increasingly aware that the workforce is at the core of every productive company, particularly in challenging environments, whether it is a personal, economical or sanitary crisis.  Employee well-being programs are a great way to provide support to employees in a structured, well-thought out and standard way, that can be improved […]