There are a lot of advantages to working in a family – run business. The family ties can create a strong culture of values and ethics.
Employee Relations
Astron Solutions’ 2021 Wrap-Up: Our Key Takeaways
2021 has flown by! We find ourselves at the end of another year. In this last Astronology® for 2021, we will recap some emerging HR trends we saw in the year.
Talent Management in 5 Steps: Retaining Great Employees
It’s disheartening to learn that an employee is choosing to leave your organization. Turnover leaves your HR team and organizational leaders scrambling to find a replacement, and if the employee leaves the organization on a sour note, the experience can be especially awkward and even leave some professional relationships in jeopardy.
Giving Constructive Criticism
It’s a fact of life we can’t avoid. Whether it’s working in a professional environment, learning in the educational realm, or interacting with friends or family, at some point in time we all have to face criticism.
Harnessing the Power of Flare®
In a previous Astronology, we explored the basics of a Human Resource Information System, or HRIS. As we mentioned in that article, such technology can be beneficial in assisting with HR administration.
Managing the Incoming Millennials
The month of May involves a flurry of graduation ceremonies. These graduates are more than likely already applying to work for your organization.
The Difference Between a Great Manager and an “Okay” Manager
According to a report from gallup.com, “managers account for at least 70% of variance in employee engagement…”. With a March 2015 survey discovering that only 32.9% of employees are engaged at work, clearly management has a dramatic impact on employee engagement and work productivity.
Do Your Teams Have the Qualities Necessary for Success?
Whether it’s every day or for a special project, at some point of time we all have to do some form of collaborative teamwork.
Has Technology Changed the Way We Train Our Employees?
The quick answer to this question is yes. Technology has changed the way we train our employees in many ways. In addition, thanks to technology we have new ways to communicate updated information in regards to employee performance and work procedures.
The Challenges of Teamwork
Teamwork is unavoidable. While many people enjoy the collective experience of accomplishing goals as a team, there are many who find this facet of work challenging.