Nov 20, 2019How Goal Transparency Improves ProductivityOf the hundreds of tools and techniques used by leaders to improve the productivity of their workforce, here at ClearCompany we have found that goal transparency has proven to be extremely effective. We also love proving results with metrics and analytics, because numbers don’t lie. …Employee Engagement8 min read
Nov 13, 2019Transform your Employee Productivity with Proper Goal-SettingThe best way to achieve productivity while meeting organizational needs is to implement goals that work together to support a common cause. Breaking down large goals into small, achievable, individuals goals makes it easier for employees to achieve results across a given time frame. Ensuring employee productivity comes down to…Goal Setting4 min read
Nov 6, 2019How Recognition Increases Employee Engagement and ProductivityIncreased employee engagement leads to higher productivity. According to Gallup, 85% of employees don’t feel engaged in the workplace. Recognition and providing employee shout outs is one way to increase engagement on your teams. Recognition can be given as employees make progress towards and reach their goals. Unfortunately, only 15%…Employee Engagement3 min read
Oct 30, 2019Cut the Conflicts and Improve Productivity with These 5 TipsWhere there are differing opinions, conflict is likely to arise. 85% of employees report experiencing conflict at work, and 30% say the conflict is nearly constant. That isn’t always a bad thing, though — it often leads to creative solutions, facilitates new ideas, and challenges the status quo. But, when…Management4 min read
Oct 23, 2019Why Continual Conversations Are More Effective Than Annual ReviewsEmployees desire feedback. In fact, 96% say that regular feedback is preferred to infrequent, formally-structured reviews. Sitting down only once or twice a year to discuss goals, behavior, career advancements, etc. isn’t effective for performance management, nor is it beneficial to either the manager or the employee. …Management5 min read
Oct 16, 2019Top 5 Things We Learned at TSC 2019Our 4th annual Talent Success Conference is a wrap! We may be impartial, but our speaker lineup was top notch. …Diversity3 min read
Oct 2, 2019The State of HR: Trends and Change in 2019We’re now well into the second half of the year, and it’s at this time that we like to take a moment to evaluate the state of HR and take stock of the trends, legislation, and innovations that have exhibited influence on the industry and will shape how we think…Human Resources3 min read
Sep 25, 2019How to Use Employee Performance Reviews to Develop A-PlayersEmployee reviews should go far beyond a quick, 5-minute conversation where you ask them how they feel about the work they’re doing and if they have any questions. In fact, 90% of performance reviews are ineffective. These infrequent meetings should no longer be viewed as a standard procedure that has…Performance Reviews4 min read
Sep 18, 2019Strengths & Weaknesses of HR Managers UnveiledHR has always gotten a bit of a bad rap. We’re the ones there for many first days, promotions, and lending an ear, but also bear responsibility for giving bad news, breaking harsh truths, and enforcing any change management. It’s a rewarding and gratifying career, but it’s not for everyone. …Human Resources8 min read
Sep 11, 2019Words to Describe Your Company Culture. Go!Could you accurately and succinctly describe your company culture right now? If you asked a sampling of employees, would you get consistent answers? Often, organizational culture is vaguely defined and poorly communicated. Or maybe your organization has a great culture, you just don’t know how to identify and articulate what…Company Culture5 min read
