Jason Hanold is the CEO & Managing Partner of Hanold Associates, a retained boutique executive search firm specializing in Human Resources officer and board recruiting. He serves a client roster that includes Patagonia, Nike, eBay, REI, Riddell, Fossil, Carnival Corporation, UFC, Las Vegas Sands, Vail Resorts, Abbott, Biogen, Great Place to Work, Electronic Arts, Godiva,… Read More…
Pay raises demonstrate to employees that their managers appreciate their hard work and accomplishments. In most industries, the average pay increase is in the 1% to 5% range, and a 3% raise is standard. However, some companies don’t have a clearly defined system for giving out pay increases. Sometimes, companies are unable to grant raises…
Unlimited vacation time (sometimes called open PTO) is a flexible leave policy that has grown more popular in recent years despite the fact that some employers worry about people abusing it. In fact, many large companies have begun testing the concept while re-examining their PTO policies. Here, we’ll go through everything you need to know…
In today’s stressful world, employees’ personal problems, particularly financial ones, often spill over into the workplace. HR professionals should find ways to address this because the negativity associated with money problems can adversely affect productivity and hurt office morale. Recently, a study conducted by PwC discovered that one-third of employees who had financial issues were…
Most work meetings go on for extended periods of time and don’t follow a set agenda. At worst, some managers call meetings simply to make themselves appear busy to executives and to give the appearance of moving a project forward. However, productivity can take a hit if employees spend more time talking about work than…
Studies show that more people are using their smartphones to apply for jobs, and this trend is not just limited to younger, tech-savvy job seekers. In fact, an Indeed Blog survey revealed that 78 percent of people in the U.S. said they would be willing to apply for a job from their phone. More than…