The higher ed workforce has been hit hard due to COVID-19-related causes. According to a recent article by The Chronicle of Higher Education, 650,000 higher ed jobs were lost last year. With potential budget reductions on the horizon, this number is sure to climb. While workforce reductions may be necessary for some institutions to stay... View Article
Members OnlyEngaged employees hold a positive emotional connection to their work. They value, enjoy and believe in their jobs, managers, teams and organizations. Research has shown that Employee Engagement is fundamental to individual productivity and retention as well as organizational performance. William Kahn, organizational psychologist and founder of the employee engagement theory, identified three critical conditions that encourage... View Article
Members OnlyHR professionals and sociologists would not argue about the value of employee recognition and awards, although there could be some disagreement as to the most effective incentives and motivators. While Maslow and other researchers suggest that money is not a prime motivator, others beg to differ. Recent studies of the “generations” suggest that employer investment... View Article