The Watercooler Blog is full of workplace tips and trends related to employee retention, engagement, interviewing and more. The Watercooler is frequently refilled, so gather ‘round often.
June 2, 2022After more than two years of extreme uncertainty, workers—who may have returned to the workforce reluctantly—now face diminishing returns due to high inflation. Generally, steady…
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May 25, 2022Your team craves feedback and wants to know how they are performing. But often, those conversations can be difficult and don’t lead to the desired…
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May 11, 2022Employees want more than just a paycheck and great benefits after surviving the uncertainty of the last few years. They also want to feel valued…
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April 22, 2022During the resignation boom and ongoing talent shortage, employers are leveraging feedback from current employees to improve retention. One way to gain insight into the…
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April 11, 2022Attracting the best hires often comes down to a great employee referral program. Referred employees are usually placed faster and stay with the company longer…
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April 4, 2022Times have changed over the past two years. And changed. And changed again. And the ways people connect within companies to share the values, beliefs,…
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March 28, 2022It’s well known that excessive stress can lead to mental and physical health problems that impact productivity, creativity, and strategic thinking. It can also lead…
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March 11, 2022The Great Resignation is something that many employers are dealing with right now. In the latest wave, 4.3 million people quit their jobs in December…
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March 1, 2022These are interesting hiring times for growing businesses! It isn’t easy to find candidates in this tough job market, and all signs point to…
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February 23, 2022There’s a fine line between hard work and overwork. As we explained in this earlier post, a “can do” attitude is typically an asset; it…
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