Category: Professional Development
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From Unemployed to Empowered: The Holistic Benefits of Finding Work
Recent studies underscore the significant impact of employment status on both mental and physical health.
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Harnessing Psychological Research for Effective Anger Management in the Workplace
Drawing on over half a century of psychological research, the study by Maltby et al. (2023) provides valuable insights into the complex nature of anger and how it might manifest in the workplace. As applied to organizations, managing anger effectively goes beyond mere skill – it is an essential pillar in cultivating a thriving organizational…
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Understanding and Mitigating Bias in Hiring
“Recognizing and addressing hiring biases is a courageous and necessary journey towards a fairer and more diverse workplace. By focusing on a candidate’s skills and potential rather than subjective biases, employers can enhance talent acquisition, foster innovation, and build a workforce reflective of a diverse and inclusive society.
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Nurturing a Resilient Workforce: A Guide for Employers to Prevent Employee Burnout
Introduction In addition to hiring the best fit employees, maintaining a productive and engaged workforce has always been crucial to any organization’s success. One of the significant challenges faced by employers is preventing employee burnout. Employee burnout is a pervasive issue that can lead to decreased productivity and increased employee turnover rates. Employee burnout can…
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Performance Appraisal: A Formal Assessment of an Employee’s Performance
Definition: Performance appraisal, also known as performance review, employee appraisal, or performance evaluation, is a systematic process by which an organization evaluates an employee’s performance in relation to job-related criteria and organizational objectives. This assessment is typically done at regular intervals, often annually or semi-annually, to provide feedback to employees on their job performance, recognize…
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On-the-Job Training (OJT)
Definition On-the-Job Training (OJT) refers to a method of teaching the skills, knowledge, and competencies required for employees to perform a specific job within the workplace or work environment. This form of training takes place while an individual is actively performing and carrying out their job functions. Overview The primary feature of OJT is that…