First impressions have a way of sticking with people, and those first few interactions experienced when starting a new job are no exception. Even so, many HR professionals and managers rush through the on-boarding experience or rely on old methods that are no longer (or never were) effective.
There is a petition on the We the People website asking for a paid Holiday Friday November 27, 2015. Please take a moment to sign it if you are so inclined.
Over the past decade the men and women that filled critical skills positions in government have been retiring and as a result have taken a vast amount of knowledge with them
There remains in our agencies an entrenched impediment to true empowerment for our entire workforce in their ability to own their work.
Keep in mind these three hidden benefits of hiring interns that could make a big impact for your organization in the long-term.
In some instances, particular critical elements and performance requirements of senior executives may already be part of the system. If not, or if tweaks or modifications are required, simple configuration changes can be made to accommodate the new elements. It can be as easy as flipping a switch, rather than the historical long, drawn-out process.
To prepare new leaders and create a talent pipeline, agencies can take a strategic approach that begins long before leaders make their exit. A strong succession plan leverages reliable information about workers’ strengths, career ambitions and potential to prepare the next generation of leaders in anticipation of workforce changes.
This interview is an excerpt from our recent guide, Top Challenges & Solutions From State and Local Governments, which examines 16 case study examples transforming the way government safeguards information and technology. In the late 1880s, a jeweler in Auburn, New York invented a rudimentary time recorder – the clocklike device that represented the first forayRead… Read more »
In the days following the passing of Yogi Berra, he is remembered not only for his great quotes, but for the care, dedication, and support that he gave to his players. Three qualities that business managers should also provide their employees.
Acendre’s blueprint for improving federal employee engagement utilizes data and people analytics to augment the “people interaction” piece of employee engagement. People analytics allows agencies to glean the information that spots trends, identifies opportunities and calls out problem areas for correction. A key area of focus and expertise for Acendre is business intelligence and analytics… Read more »