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At first glance, it seems like employee giving programs and turnover have little to do with each other, but recent survey data might surprise you. One study of over 2million employees showed that turnover was reduced by approximately 36% for employees who volunteered time, 39% for employees who donated money, and 57% for employees actively...Read More

Turnover is one of the most significant people risks to any leadership team, and tribal organizations are experiencing the impact of turnover like never before. In response to this overwhelming challenge, we partnered with NNAHRA to initiate a collaborative study, and the response was overwhelming! We want to thank everyone who contributed to the study....Read More

Last month we began a journey of diving deep into the topic of employee turnover in Indian Country. Some of the data that’s crossed my desk was expected, but many of the responses made me catch my breath. There’s a lot that goes said about the topic, but so much that doesn’t. When an employee...Read More

According to LinkedIn’s 2018 Workforce Learning Report, 93% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their careers. Employee Development is one of the critical factors in employee retention, but today’s modern workforce requires a modern approach. Employees don’t want to feel like a cog in the wheel. They want to...Read More

Organizations need skilled managers more than ever before.  As organizations become flatter and more dispersed, managers become the glue that connects strategy to implementation. They facilitate communication, collaboration, and coordination within the organization as well as with partners. At the same time, they’re responding to environmental, cultural, and technological changes while still managing their department’s...Read More

Back in the day, employers would speed up assembly lines, raise their voices, provide bonuses, or threaten employees when they wanted to increase productivity. Those tactics didn’t work well then, and they certainly don’t work well now.  In today’s economy, employee engagement is a key driver of productivity in every organization. What Influences Employee Engagement?...Read More

According to the National Association for Business Economics, most business economists predict the US will fall into a recession within the next two years. Are you futureproofing your organization? In our previous article, we discussed how to successfully acquire new employees. Once you’ve added to your team, it’s time to ensure they have a smooth...Read More

Successful employee acquisition involves much more than job interviews and acceptance. It’s all about finding the ideal candidate, with the right fit, and making a great first impression. When done strategically, employee acquisition can reduce risk and save money over the long haul. Recruiting Practices From communicating the right values in job postings to onboarding...Read More

When employees leave, employers spend the majority of the resources filling the gap left behind. Unfortunately, they don’t always make sure the T’s are crossed at the moment of employee separation, which can create a problem should an employee decide to file an unemployment claim. If you want to reduce losses from unnecessary unemployment claims...Read More