Employee Engagement
How HR Leaders Can Empower Line Managers with Data and AI
If there’s one thing 2025 has made clear, it’s this: the workplace isn’t just evolving—it’s undergoing a seismic transformation. Technology is reshaping how we work in real time, and employees are seeking more than just a paycheck; they crave security, support, and recognition. At the heart of this shift are line managers, shouldering the critical responsibility of aligning strategy with execution, meeting KPIs, and ensuring employee engagement and productivity.
Wellbeing
Nine Employee Recognition Initiatives You Can Easily Implement Today
Think back to the last time someone genuinely thanked you. Maybe it was a friend who appreciated your help or a family member who noticed you’d gone the extra mile. Whatever it was, that moment stuck with you. Being recognized for our efforts, no matter how small, makes us feel valued and connected . It’s a simple truth: everyone wants to feel seen and appreciated.
Deskless
Why Every Employee is Now Generation AI
Written by Gary Gould, WorkBuzz CMO
Productivity & Performance
What Really Makes a Great Leader? Forget the Old-School 'Power Moves'—Here's What Will Actually Work in 2025
When we talk about leadership, we usually hear the same tired clichés: “Be decisive!” “Motivate!” “Lead by example!” These are all important, but let’s be honest—if you don't understand your people and deliver messages in a way that resonates, they'll fall flat. At a time when workforces more complex and remote than ever, this can prove to be a liability that can threaten the health of your business.
Deskless
Why Strong Onboarding is the Secret to Keeping Frontline Workers Happy—and Why So Many Companies Get it Wrong
If you’ve ever started a job in retail, hospitality, or manufacturing, you know that those first few days can set the tone for your entire experience. But all too often, new hires are given a quick tour, handed some paperwork, and expected to dive right in. For frontline workers, where roles are fast-paced and demanding, this rushed introduction can leave them feeling unprepared and overwhelmed—and it's a big reason why turnover is so high in these industries.
Wellbeing
What Are HR’s Top Priorities Going into 2025?
2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for HR, where new demands call for more strategic approaches to employee engagement. Gone are the days when productivity ruled the priority list; now, there’s a louder call to focus on employee well-being, engagement, and talent strategy at its center.
Employee Engagement
The New Playbook for Employee Engagement in Manufacturing
The roar of machines, the pulse of production lines, the unrelenting pace of output—this is the daily grind for millions of frontline workers in manufacturing. Often seen but rarely heard, these workers are the backbone of an industry that powers economies and sustains supply chains. Yet, despite their critical role, they’ve long been left on the periphery of company culture, isolated from the conversations about employee engagement that shape corporate offices. It’s time for that to change.
Recruitment
Reimagining Recruitment for Today's Workforce
In 2023, a staggering 90% of HR professionals reported that recruitment challenges were not easing, with 40% pointing to a shortage of qualified candidates as the main culprit. Fast forward a year, and while the landscape may have shifted, the challenge still remains.
Productivity & Performance
Beyond the Numbers: How Collaboration and AI are Boosting Productivity
As 2024 nears its end, a clear shift in priorities is emerging: performance and productivity is no longer a top-four focus. Instead, according to our State of Employee Engagement 2024/25 research , performance and productivity as an HR priority has dropped from 4 th place to 7 th place . But don’t be mistaken–this isn’t a sign that productivity is being neglected. Rather, it reflects a broader movement towards employee well-being and enhancing the overall employee experience, which has now...
Deskless
The Secret to Retaining Deskless and Frontline Workers? The Most Successful CEOs Say It’s All About Recognition
Article updated on 20 November,
Wellbeing
It's Not Just About Perks. Here's How to Build an EVP That Employees Actually Care About
There’s a moment in every great campaign when the message transforms from words into something you feel . It stops being a tagline and starts being a truth. That’s how it should work with your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) . You can’t just write it down, frame it, and hang it in the break room. You have to live it, breathe it, and show it in every interaction, every benefit, every moment of the employee experience.
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Retention
Employee Retention is Shifting in Priority–But Still Critical
Employee retention, once a top three priority for organizations has seen a surprising shift. According to our 2024 State of Employee Engagement report , retention has dropped eight places on the priority list compared to previous years. But here’s the kicker—data from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) shows the cost of replacing an employee can be as high as six to nine months of their salary. So why the change? And what does it mean for businesses navigating the modern workforce?
AI
Is AI HR's Newest Ally?
Article updated November 07, 2024, 10:00 AM
Employee Engagement
The Key to Thriving Workplaces: A Leadership-Driven Culture
In today's job market, culture is more than just flexible work options and a few perks—it's the unique identity of your organization, and it plays a pivotal role in attracting and retaining top talent. Culture defines who you are, what you value, your core mission, and your beliefs and it's essential for keeping employees engaged and happy. However, creating and maintaining this culture requires a unified effort from leadership, working together to embody and sustain it.
Employee Engagement
Drive Change and Engagement: 11 Tactics for Maximizing Employee Response Rates
You know that listening to your employees is crucial for understanding and improving your organization. But if your response rates are low, you're missing out on valuable insights that could drive meaningful change. Employee survey response rates are more than just numbers—they reveal the true health of your organization's culture and engagement, helping you to identify areas of opportunity before they become critical. If you're looking to gather real insights and drive meaningful change, you're in luck. Today, we're sharing 11 practical strategies to elevate your survey response rates, ensuring you capture the authentic voice of your employees and make an impact.
Action Planning
From Survey to Solution: The Importance of Action Plans on Employee Engagement
It’s no secret that engaged employees are not only at the heart of an organisation, but they are also its driving force. In fact, according to Gallup research , engaged workforces are 21% more profitable and 17% more productive than those with less engaged workforces.
Productivity & Performance
7 ways employee listening can drive big improvements to your productivity and business performance
Engaged employees are not only happier in their roles but also 23% more profitable and 18% more productive than their disengaged counterparts ( Sigmar Recruitment, 2023 )
Employee Engagement
5 ways an employee engagement programme drives business growth
According to research, companies with high levels of employee engagement are 17% more productive . So, how do you gain buy-in from your stakeholders and show that your engagement initiatives aren’t just feel-good measures, but active supporters of business growth?
Manufacturing
3 key people challenges in the manufacturing industry – and how to fix them
The manufacturing industry is known for its complex workforce challenges, which continue to evolve with technological advancements. Today, HR professionals in the manufacturing industry are facing a plethora of major challenges, some of which require timely solutions.
Productivity & Performance
3 reasons why organisations struggle with underperformance in the workplace
Your workforce acts as the driving force propelling your organisation forward – so it's unsurprising that the daily performance of your team significantly shapes the overall success of your organisation.
Employee Engagement
6 outcomes and benefits of having a comprehensive employee engagement strategy
Senior leadership intrinsically knows and understands that employee engagement is important, but what they need to recognise is how to make sense of the information that an employee programme delivers. It's not just about presenting the data; it's about articulating what it means and formulating a coherent action plan. This plan should be intricately linked to critical business outcomes or broader strategic objectives, aligning employee engagement efforts with the organisational vision.
Employee Engagement
How to reach and engage deskless employees in the manufacturing industry
There are unique employee engagement challenges for the manufacturing industry, not least due to the large number of difficult-to-reach, deskless employees. Organizations in this sector must use innovative strategies to ensure their workforce is engaged, motivated, and productive.
Employee Engagement
The power of full workforce engagement
Engaged employees aren't just better at their jobs; they really care about what they do and the company they work for. Their motivation comes from inside, not just from things like pay. And they don't just do the bare minimum—they're genuinely enthusiastic and work well with others. According to Gallup, companies with more engaged employees see a 21% boost in productivity, showing just how important it is to keep employees engaged.
Employee Engagement
6 things you need to have in your business case for employee engagement
A well-structured business case is the blueprint for understanding the 'why' behind our initiatives. It's the compass guiding us toward the envisioned outcomes and solutions. To create a robust business case, you need to understand the strategic imperatives of your business, aligning your efforts with the right departments and priorities. This alignment ensures a nuanced and comprehensive approach, making your strategic recommendations understandable across various functions.
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