Talent
Talent
How Important are Employee Surveys?
Submitted by Administrator on Mon, 2011-02-14 10:31.In today's competitive world it's necessary for companies to do whatever they can to keep their employees happy and motivated. Many of them facilitate the use of surveys in an attempt to find out information on staff morale, create internal policies, and plan the company's future.
If conducted with the necessary forethought, surveys can send out an important message to existing employees, namely that their input and concerns are valued and taken into consideration when the management team makes particular decisions concerning the organization. This message can create a higher sense of moral and loyalty, as well as providing employers with important information regarding the future.
Getting the Right People in the Right Jobs - Employee Retention and Attraction
Submitted by Administrator on Mon, 2011-01-31 11:21.Tests that measure ability and personality are often used in the insurance industry to assist with the selection of new employees. Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is taking a different approach; they are using tests as part of a career development program for current employees.
Building Employee Potential on a Daily Basis
Submitted by Administrator on Mon, 2011-01-24 15:03.As the economy improves, a critical responsibility of executives and managers will be talent management—to utilize staff as fully as they can by developing their people on a daily basis. Formal training should be supported by on-the-job opportunities for employees to illustrate their capabilities.
How should executives and managers assess such potential on a daily basis? Consider these possibilities.


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