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Employee/Candidate Experience

Building on Feedback

Over half of employees are seeking new opportunities in 2021, upping the ante on employee experience.

By Marta Chmielowicz

As the world recovers from the challenges of the pandemic, employee experience is emerging as a key business differentiator. According to Achievers’ 2021 Engagement and Retention Report, an astonishing 52% of surveyed employees intend to look for a new job this year, compared to 35% in 2020. Additionally, only one in five (21%) respondents say they are very engaged and planning to stay with their company for a long time.

Pushing the Right Buttons

In the new world of work, three drivers of employee engagement have emerged: connection, well-being, and feedback.

By Marta Chmielowicz

The obstacles of 2020 tested the business world in unimaginable ways, reshaping the way people live, work, and relate to each other -potentially for the better. According to Qualtrics’ 2021 Employee Experience Trends Report, employee engagement has actually increased since the pandemic began, from 53% in November 2019 to 66% in November 2020.

Employer Branding in APAC

The conversation is shifting from talent acquisition to retention and rebuilding.

By Larry Basinait

This HRO Today flash report, sponsored by PeopleScout, examines candidate experience measurement, employer brand practices, and the impact of COVID-19 on employer branding in the APAC region.

Work Redefined

Seven CHROs share the new realities of work and how the challenges of 2020 have driven them to make disruptive change.

By Debbie Bolla

“Empathy, flexibility, and resiliency defined 2020,” says Kathie Patterson, CHRO of Ally Financial. Taking a closer look, Patterson couldn’t be more spot-on.

Putting Employees First

Employee experience is a top priority in the post-COVID business climate.

By Marta Chmielowicz

The emergence of remote work has forced organisations to reimagine the workplace, accelerate digital transformation, and enhance the employee experience (EX).

HRO Today Research Roundup

Get insight from our top research studies.

By Larry Basinait

From CHRO compensation to candidate experience and healthcare hiring, HRO Today’s 2021 research study findings offer valuable insights to succeed in the new world of work.

New Virtual Reality

Two organizations share insights into their successful tech-driven hiring processes that improve the candidate experience.

By Marta Chmielowicz

The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced much of the business world to make rapid changes to the way they operate, and organizations will to have continue to adapt as all industries enter a new normal post-pandemic. With the Federal Reserve anticipating an unemployment rate of 32 percent, continued restrictions around social distancing, and widespread economic instability, the hiring landscape for both businesses and job seekers will change dramatically.

Peaceful State of Mind

Embracing mindfulness training in the workplace can reduce stress, increase collaboration, and improve focus.

By Tara Antonipillai

Stress is unfortunately a part of everyday life, and the current uncertainty only makes it more present. The American Psychological Association polls Americans each year on their stress levels and what causes them. In 2019, as in prior years, work was at the top of the list, with 60 percent of those polled reporting that work causes high levels of stress.

Transforming Employee Engagement in 2020 and Beyond

The bswift Leadership Team takes a closer look at market trends that further underscore the need for this transformative employee experience.

Trend #1: One-stop shop benefits experience

Think about your favorite online shopping experience. What do you value most about it? For many, the answer may be efficiency. In fact, online sales are predicted to top $4.8 trillion by 2021 – about a 70 percent jump in just three years. Shopping for benefits shouldn’t be much different from shopping for your favorite household items online. However, today’s fragmented health care system often bounces them around to different providers and websites, resulting in a frustrating and confusing health care experience.