Category Human Resources

Bored No More: Strategies to Conquer Boreout in the Workplace

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By Jeremy S. Strauss for HR Daily Advisor Employee engagement is the lifeblood of a thriving workplace.  We are all familiar with burnout, which can drain the energy and enthusiasm from even the most dedicated employees.  Burnout’s lesser known cousin is boreout.  This phenomenon is a subtle yet potent form of disengagement that arises when employees feel unchallenged, unstimulated, and ultimately bored in their roles. According to the latest findings from Gallup – the global analytics and advisory firm – employee engagement is declining and boreout is on the rise.  A number of elements are contributing to this trend.  Among…

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5 Tips to Help Your Remote-First Workplace Culture Thrive

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By Donna Platon for HR Daily Advisor Before 2020, having an exceptional workplace culture was synonymous with sprawling campuses and high-end amenities. But once people experienced the possibility and benefits of remote work, many had no desire to return to the office. Looking ahead, the ability to accommodate remote work may prove to be an important competitive advantage.   Creating a remote-first culture is not second nature to most. But when implemented, organizations are able to tap into talent across the country while reducing employee attrition. Building a remote-first culture is possible, but it won’t happen overnight. That’s because it requires new ways of…

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When Workers Can’t Afford to Stay on the Job

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By Lin Grensing-Pophal for HR Daily Advisor Across the country and around the globe, people are facing historic inflation and other cost-of-living pressures, adding significant financial strain and concerns for their future financial security. Given the enormous media attention to these trends, this is hardly surprising. What is surprising, however, is how these conditions are impacting employee retention. Financial Strain May Lead to Turnover One could be forgiven for assuming that employees facing financial strain would hold onto their jobs for dear life. After all, primary employment is where the vast majority of Americans receive the lion’s share of their income. But recent…

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Building a Virtual Training Program That Actually Works

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by Rebecca Riserbato for HubSpot In the past, onboarding involved sitting in a room and listening to your manager explain the role. Perhaps you’d take coffee breaks and grab lunch, but you almost always had to be on-site. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has changed. Virtual training has often become the default. There have been many benefits to this change — there are no geographic restrictions for who you hire and no need to pay for travel. Plus, you can be more inclusive, eliminating physical challenges that may affect employees. However, questions about effectiveness remain. Sales is a…

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The Best 30-60-90 Day Plan for Your New Job [Template + Example]

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by Erica Santiago for HubSpot I remember my first day at HubSpot. I was so nervous and had a million concerns swimming around in my head. Will I adapt to my new job? How long will it take for me to get the hang of things? Can I manage the workload and maintain a good rapport with my coworkers? Fortunately, my outstanding manager at the time prepared a comprehensive checklist to be completed over a few months, and it helped me slowly but steadily adapt to HubSpot. Fast forward a few years, and I'm a rockstar at my job. The…

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Why Do Salespeople Avoid Prospecting?

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BY GEORGE BRONTÉN for MEMBRAIN If there’s nothing else to do, salespeople should default to prospecting. That’s a pretty decent rule of thumb, one we’ve all heard more than once. After all, effective prospecting is the key to keeping the pipeline full and sales results consistent. But do salespeople use their downtime this way? Not usually. In fact, making “cold calls” is often the most-avoided critical task in sales. We procrastinate, we delay, we get busy, and we ignore its necessity. The result is a roller coaster pipeline, up and down, and unpredictable sales forecasts. But why? Paul Fuller, our CRO, had an interesting conversation with Frank Kniekamp recently, and…

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When Your New Hire Is in Jail on His First Day

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And three other tricky workplace dilemmas. BY ALISON GREEN, INC.COM COLUMNIST Here's a roundup of answers to four questions from readers. 1. When your new hire is in jail on his first day My company hired a new person on my team. He was scheduled to start on a Monday but he pushed back a week at the last minute, and he didn't notify us until minutes before he was expected in. The next Monday he didn't come in, and no one could get in touch with him. We eventually discovered he was in jail. He claimed he was pulled over on the…

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5 Leading Talent Acquisition Trends Taking Storm in 2024

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By Brianna Rooney for HR Daily Advisor It’s hard to believe that 2023 is nearly over, marking now as the time when HR professionals and organizational leaders should start planning for the next year, including their plans for talent acquisition. The work and hiring landscape is rapidly evolving, especially following the pandemic and the Great Resignation. Today’s job seekers bring a wealth of unique skills to the table, which also means they’re looking for better benefits and more flexible positions. As a result, HR teams and staffing professionals will need to grow out of their previous recruitment strategies to consider these…

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Why Pet Insurance Is Gaining Popularity as an Employee Benefit

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By Trey Ferro for HR Daily Advisor The open enrollment period for 2024 health insurance coverage has commenced, and employers are presented with a unique opportunity to enhance their benefits packages. While health insurance remains a cornerstone of these packages, a rapidly growing trend is emerging: the inclusion of pet insurance. The rise of pet insurance, one of the fastest-growing insurance segments in the United States, offers employers and employees alike a chance to reap significant benefits. Pet insurance has been on the rise in recent years, reflecting the increasing importance of pets in people’s lives—70% of U.S. households have…

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