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Recent Posts by the HR Experts
The latest information and current trends happening inside the world of HR.
Lack of Recognition, Appreciation and Support Results in Employee Turnover
Actual Comments of Why Employees Leave “The only feedback one would get is when they felt you should be doing something more to drive revenue. Very little acknowledgment as to all the tremendous things that were accomplished. This is not a good way to increase...
Employee Dissatisfied with Company Policies
Actual Comments of Why Employees Leave “I was disappointed that such a progressive firm would have some very archaic rules for employees regarding telework and dress-code.” The Solution Having a proper onboarding process for new hires is a valuable way to achieve...
How to Deal with Harassment in the Workplace
Actual Comments of Why Employees Leave “Although management was advised of a serious problem with harassment by a coworker, management did not intervene and instead asked me to work through the problems for 'the good of the team.'" The Solution Exit interviews can be...
Illegal Practices in the Workplace
Actual Comments of Why Employees Leave “Dr. Doe’s office gives out prescription samples without logging to whom they are being given. This is a direct violation of the law.” The Solution Employers can treat exit interviews as a way to check in on actual practices of...
Excessive Overtime and Lack of Appreciation Increases Turnover
Actual Comments of Why Employees Leave “500 to 700 hours of expected OT a year is unreasonable. I spent 2/3 of my life at work. Senior managers never spend that much time at the facility, and when the manager's nickname is "MIA" because he is never around, it is...
Boosting the Numbers and Perceptions of Unethical Medical Practices
Actual Comments of Why Employees Leave “With the new business model, some physicians were seeing patients unnecessarily to boost their numbers. One particular person said that he would prefer that the nursing staff not be so good because it would mean more money for...
HSD’s Annual Client Feedback Survey Data Shows High Satisfaction
As an organization, the top priority of your human resource department is to hire the right employees, properly train those employees in order to set them up for success and continue to keep those employees working hard, while also maintaining a positive management...
Former Employees Provide Insight on Drugs in the Workplace
Actual Comments of Why Employees Leave “There was one incident that happened and the plant manager just blew it right under the rug. One fellow found a pipe and a bag of marijuana in his locker and I knew he didn't put it there and it wasn't his. When he gave it to...
Are There Bullies in Your Workforce?
Actual Comments of Why Employees Leave “The company needs to review and root out workforce bullies in this organization. There is a core group of four employees led by John Doe (name disguised) and with influence from Sue Smith (name disguised) that cause widespread...