As the coronavirus affects organizations across the globe, our primary responses so far have been based on prevention, protection, and business continuity. In Human Resources departments across the nation, this has taken a variety of forms: new practices and policies for remote working, paid leave, reduced hours, and even layoffs. The impact continues to
Information on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) CWC leadership has been diligently monitoring the worldwide outbreak and spread of respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). National guidance recommends that we track what is happening locally, following local advisories and advisors, which we continue to do. Please review the links below. Where can you find
When a crisis hits, the need to communicate is immediate. Corporate communications teams are often put to the test. How the team responds to an urgent need for communications often determines how well the press and the public perceive the organization's efforts in mitigating the crisis. Having a strategic crisis communications
Washington state has implemented a salary history ban. In early May, Washington state signed the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. The act imposes pay transparency requirements that go beyond most other pay equity laws. This will likely affect most employers in our state. Here's what you need to know: Prohibits
Burnout is more than those familiar feelings of stress or boredom in the workplace. Burnout is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, resulting in decreased productivity and performance. It has become so widespread that it is now recognized by the World Health Organization. If alleviating and eliminating employee burnout is not already on
Complicated compensation plans that are poorly designed and communicated can confuse and demotivate your sales team. Here are a few questions that may help you determine if it might be time for a program redesign. Is your sales compensation plan too complicated? Do your performance measures align with job content and company goals? Is your sales plan producing the desired results? Do your participants understand the program?
Do any of these statistics* surprise you? Nearly half of Americans report sometimes or always feeling alone or left out Two in five Americans sometimes or always feel that their relationships are not meaningful and that they are isolated from others Generation Z (adults ages 18-22) is the loneliest generation and claims to be in worse health
Do you know if your company’s pay is competitive in the marketplace? Are you dealing with high turnover, or are you unable to recruit and retain top talent? Your employees are watching the market. Can you explain to them why your compensation remains competitive? Are you sure that you are paying people
Compensation and Retention: The Millennial Workforce Challenge Competition for talent is especially fierce when it comes to younger Millennial professionals who want jobs that fit their active lifestyle, support their desire for work-life balance, and meet their fast-tracked professional growth goals. If they feel disengaged or a position isn’t meeting their expectations for personal
Crisis: A crisis is defined as an event, situation, or public initiative that threatens a company's ability to effectively operate its business. A crisis can escalate into a disaster or long-term impediment to business growth if not handled with efficiency and sensitivity to all involved. When a crisis occurs the need to communicate is immediate and corporate communications teams are often put to the test. How the team responds
