This week on Twitter…

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Re-framing and Negotiations

Negotiations are not always easy especially in the workplace. Depending on the situation, an employee may not feel comfortable initiating a negotiation with their manager. How can reframing be used in negotiation situations? Continue Reading →

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Performance Appraisals and Biases


A manager must complete a performance appraisal for an employee that they have hired a few months ago. The employee has struggled on the job, but the manager believes it is part of the normal training. Because the manager hired this employee, the manager may be subject to biases when evaluating the employee. Continue Reading →

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Online Employee Surveys


Organizations have many different options in how employee surveys are conducted. The medium that is used to collect data has become more vast. In the past, paper and pencil was the only option. Compiling data from paper and pencil can be more challenging considering the other available options. Online survey collection has become increasingly more common for this very reason. Continue Reading →

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Yes! We Still Print Paper Surveys!

Many of you know the fundamental reasons why employee engagement surveys are so useful and essential to the success of any organization, large or small. On our website, TNS Employee Insights, you can read how in more detail.

In today’s ultra-modern hyper-tech world, when most people think of a survey, they think of them being conducted through the computer or by smart phone. The truth is that in many locations domestic and abroad, paper surveys are still the way to go for many companies and not because they are behind the times. Continue Reading →

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What Can We Learn From Military Leadership?


The military is often critically examined because of the leadership implications that can be gained. When I think about the military, I think of structure and very strong leadership. The military system is status-based, meaning that each individual has a different rank that determines his or her place in the overall structure. I have always been fascinated by the strong leadership skills that high ranking members of the military exhibit. What can we learn from the military? Continue Reading →

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Sick Building Syndrome


What is sick building syndrome? Sick building syndrome is defined as a variety of symptoms that occur when employees are in the workplace. The symptoms include: nausea, fatigue, headache, nasal and chest congestion, eye problems (dry eye, blurry vision), sore throat, chills and fever, muscle pain, neurological symptoms, and dizziness. The problem with an employee complaining of any one of these symptoms is that it is not easy to pinpoint what the reason would be. An employee stating that they have a headache is not out of the ordinary. How, then, do we know if a workplace has a case of sick building syndrome? Continue Reading →

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This week on Twitter…

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Workplace Bullying Interventions


So your workplace has a bully or two. How are you going to handle the negative impact of a bully on the relationships within the workplace? Some would say it is best to ignore the bully(s), but ignoring the problem does not solve it. When a bully threatens other employees, something must be done. So, what should an organization do to combat bullying? Continue Reading →

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Non-Traditional Work Hours and Retention


The once traditional work week continues to evolve into extended hours and the addition of weekend hours. Organizations are also allowing employees more flexibility in their work schedules by allowing them to start later and leave later or start early and leave early. While these different work schedules can be beneficial in maintain a healthy work-family balance, some of the work schedules can have an impact on the length that employees stay at an organization. Continue Reading →

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This week on Twitter…

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Social Media and Human Resources


Facebook has received a lot of attention in light of the hiring trend. Some organizations are asking for employee login information so that they can look at a candidate’s Facebook profile, messages, and pictures. Some candidates have withdrawn from the hiring process because they do not feel it is okay for a potential employer to snoop around and look at their personal lives. What does this mean for the hiring process? Continue Reading →

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The Relationship between Employee Engagement and Sick Days


It has long been believed that happy employees are more likely to be committed to their organization. The high level of commitment contributes to a lower level of turnover and in general more satisfied employees. Organizations strive to retain employees because of the high cost to find replacements for employees that leave the organization. How do employees demonstrate a lack of commitment? Continue Reading →

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Need for Achievement and Motivation


Everyone is motivated for different reasons to accomplish tasks at work. What motivates me to do work may be completely different from what motivates you. Our personalities and job functions can influence how we respond to work demands and what it takes for us to complete the tasks. The Need for Achievement Theory, target characteristics that make individuals motivated because of the need to feel achievement. Continue Reading →

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Honeymoon Period for Employees Shrinking…What does this mean?

Less than one year compared to greater than one year

A growing company is a happy company:
TNS finds that new employees can boost company engagement levels.  Research suggests that the honeymoon period for new employees is shrinking to under 1 year and is confirmed by Human Resource Executive’s ”Extending the Honeymoon” by author Michael O’Brien.  High performing companies keep that honeymoon period lasting longer and keep the typical drop in scores for mid tenured employees from dipping too low.

“Honeymoon Period” of new employees can increase overall engagement:
TNS normative data from over 1 million employees clearly shows that new employees, with less than 1 year with the company, are consistently 10 to 15% more satisfied in several key engagement areas.

How much more engaged are new employees?
TNS data shows increased engagement for new employees in the following categories:

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