Organizational behavior

Study: Employee Ownership Narrows Gender and Racial Wealth Gaps

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Education, University, Small business, Public policy, Government, Congressional News, Views, Other Policy Issues, Public policy, State, Local, White House, Federal Government, Philanthropy, Professional services, Human resources, Foundation, Organizational behavior, Cooperatives, Employee stock option, Employee stock ownership plan, Workplace, Ownership, Human behavior, Articles, Economic systems, Human activities

Past research showed that employee-owned firms perform better on average, but we didnt know much about what employee ownership means to regular employees, said Distinguished Professor Douglas Kruse, Associate Director of the Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.

Key Points: 
  • Past research showed that employee-owned firms perform better on average, but we didnt know much about what employee ownership means to regular employees, said Distinguished Professor Douglas Kruse, Associate Director of the Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.
  • This study provides rich data from the perspective of workers about the many ways in which employee ownership transforms the workplace.
  • Not only can employee ownership lead to economic rewards, but it can also help these workers attain increased voice and skills in the workplace.
  • The gender wealth gap is fundamental to inequality, and this study shows the potential of employee ownership to begin to address it, said Glenda Gracia-Rivera, a Kellogg Fellow in the Rutgers Center for Women and Work.

New Limeade Platform Delivers a Unified, Human Employee Experience, Backed By Science

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Human resource management, Workplace, Employee relations, Employment, Work, Human activities, Employee engagement, Industrial and organizational psychology, Organizational behavior

Our research directly links perceptions of care to key business results like improved employee engagement and retention and company reputation.

Key Points: 
  • Our research directly links perceptions of care to key business results like improved employee engagement and retention and company reputation.
  • It helps employers show consistent and comprehensive care in one simple and human employee experience."
  • The platform delivers science-backed activities and a more social and relevant experience for every employee, as well as data-driven insights for HR and organization leaders.
  • The Limeade ONE platform offers employee well-being, engagement, inclusion and communications solutions in one seamless user experience.

Speakap Issues Latest Employee Satisfaction & Loyalty Study

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Monday, April 29, 2019
Industrial and organizational psychology, Employee relations, Organizational behavior, Human behavior, Employment, Human resource management, Work, Workplace, Job satisfaction, Employee engagement

NEW YORK, April 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakap , the provider of branded communication platforms that enable companies to have structured dialogue with their frontline, today announces the results of their latest study, The Culture Factor: Improving Employee Loyalty & Relationships.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakap , the provider of branded communication platforms that enable companies to have structured dialogue with their frontline, today announces the results of their latest study, The Culture Factor: Improving Employee Loyalty & Relationships.
  • The objective of the study was to understand elements impacting perception of culture within organizations, how companies communicate culture and change, and the impacts on employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Speakap surveyed 1,000+ US and UK employees, across industries including retail, hospitality, entertainment, manufacturing, construction and consumer packaged goods.
  • Erwin Van Der Vlist, Co-Founder and CEO of Speakap concluded, "Speakap recognizes the significant unmet need for meaningful two-way dialogue, and employee engagement at all organizational levels.

Speakap Issues Latest Employee Satisfaction & Loyalty Study

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 29, 2019
Industrial and organizational psychology, Employee relations, Organizational behavior, Human behavior, Employment, Human resource management, Work, Workplace, Job satisfaction, Employee engagement

NEW YORK, April 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakap , the provider of branded communication platforms that enable companies to have structured dialogue with their frontline, today announces the results of their latest study, The Culture Factor: Improving Employee Loyalty & Relationships.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakap , the provider of branded communication platforms that enable companies to have structured dialogue with their frontline, today announces the results of their latest study, The Culture Factor: Improving Employee Loyalty & Relationships.
  • The objective of the study was to understand elements impacting perception of culture within organizations, how companies communicate culture and change, and the impacts on employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Speakap surveyed 1,000+ US and UK employees, across industries including retail, hospitality, entertainment, manufacturing, construction and consumer packaged goods.
  • Erwin Van Der Vlist, Co-Founder and CEO of Speakap concluded, "Speakap recognizes the significant unmet need for meaningful two-way dialogue, and employee engagement at all organizational levels.

Culture is a Silent, But Deadly, Killer of Employee Loyalty & Workplace Relationships

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Monday, April 29, 2019
Business, Employment, Industrial and organizational psychology, Workplace, Human resource management, Employee relations, Labor, Organizational behavior, Turnover, Workplace relationships, Job satisfaction, Employee retention

In the battle for employee loyalty, engagement is often perceived by HR and internal communications professionals to be a key differentiator.

Key Points: 
  • In the battle for employee loyalty, engagement is often perceived by HR and internal communications professionals to be a key differentiator.
  • But as "The Culture Factor: Improving Employee Loyalty and Relationships" research study released by Speakap indicates, culture trumps engagement and has far more pernicious consequences for employee satisfaction, workplace relationships and loyalty.
  • Plus, 58 percent said they would take a job with a competing company if the new company had a better culture than the current one.
  • This can lead to stronger workplace relationships, increased collaboration, more personal fulfilment and a greater sense of loyalty for employees that means less turnover for companies."

Culture is a Silent, But Deadly, Killer of Employee Loyalty & Workplace Relationships

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 29, 2019
Industrial and organizational psychology, Workplace, Work, Human resource management, Human activities, Human behavior, Employee relations, Organizational behavior, Turnover, Workplace relationships, Job satisfaction, Employee retention

In the battle for employee loyalty, engagement is often perceived by HR and internal communications professionals to be a key differentiator.

Key Points: 
  • In the battle for employee loyalty, engagement is often perceived by HR and internal communications professionals to be a key differentiator.
  • But as "The Culture Factor: Improving Employee Loyalty and Relationships" research study released by Speakap indicates, culture trumps engagement and has far more pernicious consequences for employee satisfaction, workplace relationships and loyalty.
  • Plus, 58 percent said they would take a job with a competing company if the new company had a better culture than the current one.
  • This can lead to stronger workplace relationships, increased collaboration, more personal fulfilment and a greater sense of loyalty for employees that means less turnover for companies."

Leading Companies Select the Achievers Platform to Ignite Employee Engagement Across Their Organizations

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Thursday, April 25, 2019
Workplace, Employee relations, Human resource management, Human behavior, Employment, Human activities, Employee engagement, Industrial and organizational psychology, Organizational behavior, Engagement marketing

"The Achievers Employee Engagement Platform allows us to do just that in real-time and from any location.

Key Points: 
  • "The Achievers Employee Engagement Platform allows us to do just that in real-time and from any location.
  • For more information about the Achievers Employee Engagement Platform, visit: https://www.achievers.com/what-we-offer/platform/ .
  • The award-winning Achievers Employee Engagement Platform combines an employee recognition and rewards solution with an active listening interface to accelerate employee engagement.
  • Designed for today's workplace, Achievers' innovative cloud-based platform can increase and align employee engagement to business objectives and success.

Palladium Positive Impact Summit to Drive Lasting Change

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Philanthropy, Professional services, Finance, Other Professional Services, Other Philanthropy, Collaboration, Collaborative partnership, Communication, Organizational behavior, Human behavior, Social finance, Behavior, Organizations

The theme this year is Impact at Scale, with a practical focus on building truly collaborative partnerships between companies, governments, and impact investors that go beyond CSR and philanthropy.

Key Points: 
  • The theme this year is Impact at Scale, with a practical focus on building truly collaborative partnerships between companies, governments, and impact investors that go beyond CSR and philanthropy.
  • Dr. Serafeim will explore the business opportunities in achieving the UNs Sustainable Development Goals, and challenge corporations to rethink their roles as drivers of lasting commercial and social impact.
  • I am looking forward to spending the day digging into the most promising and cutting-edge ideas at the Positive Impact Summit and engaging with the compelling speakers Palladium has lined up.
  • With a global network operating in over 90 countries, Palladium is in the business of making the world a better place.

City of Anaheim Selects Meridian LMS for Employee Training

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Human resource management, Human behavior, Articles, Employment, Employee engagement, Industrial and organizational psychology, Organizational behavior, Workplace, Career development, Meridian, Mississippi

The City of Anaheim was searching for a modern, cloud-based solution to replace their dated homegrown training infrastructure, which was no longer able to keep up with their evolving training demands.

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  • The City of Anaheim was searching for a modern, cloud-based solution to replace their dated homegrown training infrastructure, which was no longer able to keep up with their evolving training demands.
  • "One of our critical goals is to increase employee engagement and encourage career growth through training," said Lori Schnaider, Organizational Development & Training Manager for the City of Anaheim.
  • "With Meridian, our staff can plan for career development and actively track their training progress toward meeting their career goals."
  • The City of Anaheim also cited access to better reporting and analytics, bundled career-based curriculums and ability to provide insights of employees' status along their learning journey to management as key reasons for selecting Meridian LMS.

People First Launches Digital Platform for Reporting & Resolving Workplace Harassment

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Thursday, April 18, 2019
Human behavior, Workplace bullying, Harassment, Abuse, Organizational behavior, Workplace, Workplace harassment, Humans, Harassment in the United Kingdom, Organizational retaliatory behavior

NEW YORK, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --People First RH has launched new software that transforms the process of reporting workplace harassment.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --People First RH has launched new software that transforms the process of reporting workplace harassment.
  • Unlike existing products focused on easier reporting forms and more reporting channels, People First addresses the core issues perpetuating harassment: fear of retaliation, and lack of resolutions.
  • "Only 10% of workplace harassment is reported, and 75%of employees who report harassment face retaliation," says Shantanu Rana, CEO of People First.
  • People First RH is software for reporting and resolving workplace harassment that uses transparency to drive resolutions and protect employees from retaliation.