[Author: David Spader and John Spader, Spader Business Management, 2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Hiring] Most research indicates that between 50 and 80 percent of all hires are not successful (success being defined as, “I would hire this person again.”). The lost productivity, poor service, strain on other employees, training time and other expenses tied to...…
[Source: RVBusiness, 01.2014 | Keywords: Human Resources, Job Performance] We have noticed that most dealerships are lacking a capability critical to its ongoing success. The absence of this capability results in inefficiency, low productivity, poor attitudes, de-motivation and frustrated employees and managers. Recent research indicates only one third of all employees are “engaged” in their...…
[2014 | Keywords: Human Resources, Management, Leadership] “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change.” – Clarence Darrow We have all heard the saying that, “Only the adaptable survive,” meaning leaders need to be more adaptable and the world is changing faster...…
[01.17 | Keywords: Marketing, Branding, Employee Engagement] Employee engagement is a property of the relationship between an organization and its employees. An ìengaged employeeî is one who is fully absorbed by and enthusiastic about their work and takes positive action to further the organizationís reputation and interests. Time and time again it has been shown...…
[01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Employment Policies, Presenteeism] Do you ever go to work when you’re not feeling 100%? (Please don’t!) Presenteeism – the problem of workers being on the job but, because of illness or other medical conditions, not fully functioning ñ can cut individual productivity by one-third or more, making it a much costlier problem...…
[01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, HR Trends] Over the past decade, human resources have evolved due to changing technology and the shifting priorities of employees and employers. Following are some HR trends looking to impact businesses in 2017. Juggling Multiple Generations Employers today are faced with managing three generations of employees – Millennials, Gen X...…
[Author: Laramie Sandquist, CPCU, CLU, ARM, Federated Mutual Insurance Company, 01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Millennials] Safely Speaking So, the twenty-something walks into your dealership looking for a job. She hands you her resumé. You take a look. What practically flies off the page at you is her work history: three part-time and two full-time jobs in...…
[01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Engagement, Retention] Employee turnover is a costly problem. According to a study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management, employers spend six to nine months of an employee’s salary to find and train his/her replacement. This represents a massive waste of resources and doesn’t even take into account the...…
