Research From Gartner.Com http://www.gartner.com/it/products/research/asset_129496_2395.jsp This past summer telework has seen increased attention for two reasons: 1. The sudden peak in gas prices 2. The need to disperse workers to keep organizations running after an emergency. A Gartner study reports that the number of global teleworkers … [Read more...] about Workplace Wellness: Telecommuting Advantages and Global Statistics
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Workplace Wellness: The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave
Work & Family Connection A new book by HR consultant Leigh Branham - "The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave" - has taken an in-depth look at the subject, based on interviews with no less than 19,000 departing and current employees. While 90% of managers believe "employees leave and stay mostly for the money," that's far from the truth, says … [Read more...] about Workplace Wellness: The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave
Workplace Wellness: Companies Failing At Effectively Communicating About Their Benefits Plans
Work & Family Connection Two studies say better informed employees are much more likely to report higher levels of satisfaction, even with less rich benefits. Employers that offered excellent benefits packages but did a poor job communicating about them had a turnover rate of 17%, says the first study. When communication was effective, … [Read more...] about Workplace Wellness: Companies Failing At Effectively Communicating About Their Benefits Plans
Workplace Wellness: Phases Of Organizational Development
Joe Sherren, CSP, International Speaker, Author of ‘Vitamin C For A Healthy Workplace’ – Ethos Enterprises Inc. Organizations go through a set of distinct and predictable phases as they mature and they will also experience a very specific set of problems as they reach the crisis turning point. Entrepreneurial Phase Employees share the dream. … [Read more...] about Workplace Wellness: Phases Of Organizational Development