The new year is here and that means new goals, new challenges, and a fresh start. Do you have a plan for how you’re going to increase top talent, employee engagement, and retention? The only thing setting your company apart from the company next door is the people. Implement the four strategies below to stay ahead of the competition.

There is a misconception that incorporating remote workers or shifting to a remote work environment requires big changes. Read this article to find out how to manage your work environment without making big changes - just smart, small changes based on understanding the motivations of your current employees and the candidates applying for positions in your company.

Many companies need to update their method of providing performance feedback. Companies that rely on an old-style, annual performance evaluation need to consider shifting to consistent, relevant, and objective feedback that eliminates surprises, creates accuracy in the evaluation, and enhances employee engagement to drive productivity.

Employees are demanding a more holistic experience from their employers. Consider the evidence from a recent SHRM Workplace Survey that captures the importance of creating the optimal experience for employees to increase productivity and fuel company growth.

Moving forward to 2019 and beyond, companies need to shift their hiring mindset to be more like customer service in how they engage with candidates. In addition to shifting to this mindset, you need to commit resources to build a talent acquisition brand that supports your company’s ability to stand out in the marketplace. Read insight from ZERORISK HR president and CEO Mike Poskey on how to make this happen.

ZERORISK Hiring System creator Dr. Robert Smith writes about the importance of being able to identify the thinking patterns of effective leaders in your organization. Find out how to distinguish leaders from managers, how to draw from an NBA example, the characteristics of effective leaders, and how to address blind spots of potential leaders.

The journey to transformation in your hiring process starts with one step. No matter what your first step is, ZERORISK can help you along the way. Read about one of our clients, Incline Village, that took one step forward in their transformation journey to begin making informed hiring decisions for critical roles.

Business owners often put their employees into separate buckets of “rule followers” and “rule breakers” and then draw conclusions about their positive or negative impact on productivity. Consider alternative views of both categories based on their motivations. Then, find out how to provide the right coaching or training to help both sets of employees become more productive.

Our HR Services Team is committed to providing critical support to HR leaders, hiring managers, and business owners to help you make informed hiring decisions. Find out more about the key support pieces in the ZERORISK Hiring System that include a personal touch of support from our team of certified HR professionals who want to help your business grow by hiring the right candidate for your openings.

Motivation is a critical factor in implementing a new culture and increasing employee engagement. The key is being able to separate motivated and demotivated employees to reach your destination. Read this article to discover the first important step in the process to achieve your goal.