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    Employee onboarding process

    Employee onboarding is an integral part of ensuring that new hires are familiarized and integrated successfully into the workplace. Not only does it involve the formalities of starting a new role, such as completing necessary paperwork or introductory training, but it also involves creating an environment where employees are comfortably integrated into their team and […]

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    Points vs. gift cards for employees

    Here are seven stats highlighting the differences between points versus gift cards. Gift cards are often seen as a form of cash, whereas points can be used for inspirational rewards like experiences, travel and merchandise. Many companies use gift cards or cash to reward their employees because they are simple, scalable and convenient. But studies […]

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    Parts and service customer loyalty

    We are all familiar with the term parts and service. For most Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), parts and service represent an important, high-margin revenue stream after the sale. However, many OEMs tend to focus on metrics like inventory carrying costs, increasing service revenue and a whole host of supply chain-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). While the […]

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    Best-in-class employee recognition program

    A culture of recognition is inspiring, resulting in a high level of engaged and loyal employees. Making employee recognition and inspiration integral to your workplace culture can be achieved through meaningful and intentional practices. Employee recognition has long been a cornerstone of effective management. But today, as the workplace is becoming more dynamic, the ways organizations show they […]

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    Encourage speak-up culture

    Speaking up has saved lives, prevented public relations (PR) nightmares, informed managers what employees really need to be successful and preserved company culture. Right now, employees are working differently, and customers are buying differently. People need to speak up to say what they need, identify problems before they materialize and offer novel ideas to solve […]

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    Compassionate Leadership

    Everything seems different right now. Because, in many ways, in the span of a few days and weeks, everything changed. And this change calls for a different kind of leadership. Right now, more than ever, we need to be leaders who lead with compassion. To help understand what this looks like, Dr. Brad Shuck, Assistant […]

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    5 Cs of onboarding

    There are five key considerations for successful onboarding: compliance, clarification, confidence, connection, and culture. 1. Compliance This involves more than just informing new employees about policies and laws; it integrates them into the company’s ethical and legal standards. Essential tasks include completing paperwork, badging, and provisioning equipment and workspace. HR managers must brief new hires on company […]

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    10 ways to attract, recruit & retain employees

    There’s an old joke about a driver who is pulled over for speeding. The officer asks why the driver was going so fast, and the driver replies: “I don’t know where I’m going, but wherever it is, I’m making record time.” As leaders, we don’t want to find ourselves going nowhere fast and making record […]