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Blog 10 - Artificial Intellience in Employement

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Artificial Intellience in Employement                                                    Figure 1( Winston P.H, 1992) Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to  the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions . The term may also be applied to any machine that exhibits traits associated with a human mind such as learning and problem-solving .  ( Winston P.H, 1992) Artificial intelligence will eliminate 80 million jobs in 2025 and creating new jobs. AI will replacing jobs in the future workers in industries ranging from healthcare to agriculture and industrial sectors can all expect to see disruptions in hiring due to AI. Demand for workers, especially in robotics and software engineering. One of the advantages of AI for business is th...

Blog 09- How to Deal with Stress at Work

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How to Deal with Stress at Work                                                                                                                          Figure 1 (Stranks J,2005) A small amount of stress can help you stay focused, energized, and ready to take on new challenges at work. It's what keeps you alert during a presentation or protects you from making costly blunders Stress could be described as “the non-specific response of the body to any demand placed upon it” (Connolly et.al,  2009)) 'the negative reaction that people experience when they are subjected to excessive pressures or other forms of demands'. When employee...

Blog 08- Employee Engagement

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Employee Engagement   Figure 01: (Vineyard, 2019) Employees are the lifeblood of any business. Your company is more likely to flourish if your employees are excited and engaged at work. If people believe they are being undervalued, they will lose interest and begin to put in less effort. This has the potential to be disastrous. You must first understand employee engagement if you want to keep and motivate your employees.   Employee engagement is critical to a company's success; a highly engaged staff has been demonstrated to increase retention, productivity, and profitability, among other things (Heinz, 2021) . Definition of Employee Engagement Employee engagement is defined as the level of commitment to one's employer, love for their work, and investment in the company's success.   Employee engagement," according to Smith (2020), is a human resources concept that indicates a worker's level of dedication and love for their profession. Employees that are engaged car...

Blog 07 Employee Motivation

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   Employee Motivation Figure 01:  (Perkbox, 2022) Employees who are unmotivated can be a problem for any company, and poor employee performance can have serious ramifications. It is vital to have the ability to create a dynamic work environment, and planning must take into account how motivation influences employee satisfaction and performance. All managers must be able to motivate their employees, which needs a comprehensive understanding of motivation. Inexperienced employers frequently describe employees who appear to be disengaged as lazy. A person described in this way is always weak or uninspired. This, however, is not the case. The reason for this is that motivation is a result of a person's interaction with their surroundings. What is the definition of employee motivation? Employee motivation refers to a company's employees' degree of devotion, enthusiasm, and creativity during the workday. Maintaining and enhancing workplace motivation can be a challenge for man...

Blog 06- Employee Health and Safety

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  Employee Health and Safety Figure 01: (Haliburton, 2022) According to current trends, organizations have begun to pay more attention to organizational and management impacts on safety performance, particularly the role of health and safety management. Major disasters have sparked interest in health and safety management, highlighting management's failures to protect their employees' health and safety and, as a result, to comply with occupational health and safety legislation in order to fulfill their obligations as an employer to provide a safe working environment. (Hale and colleagues, 1997). Occupational safety and health practices are essential in any workplace. Effective implementation of OHS management principles such as emergency, welfare, and working environment may result in increased employee job satisfaction. This is due to the activities instilling a sense of security, comfort, and belonging in employees. What is Employee Health and Safety? Employees have a legal r...

Blog 05- Interviewing Candidates for Employment

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  Interviewing Candidates for Employment Figure 01: (Seager, 2022) Interviewing is a crucial phase in the hiring process. The interview, if done correctly, allows the employer to assess whether an applicant's abilities, experience, and personality match the job's requirements. It also aids the employer in determining whether or not a candidate would be a good fit for the company's culture. Furthermore, preparing for an interview might assist in clarifying the responsibilities of a position. Furthermore, to the degree that the interview process results in the employment of the best candidate, it can assist keep the organization's long-term turnover costs under control. An effective interview also benefits applicants since it allows them to decide whether their work demands and interests are likely to be met.   Types of Interview   Figure 02: (BJ, 2022) How to plan and execute a successful interview? A successful interview should be planned and conducted by the manager. A...

Blog 04 - Managing for Employee Retention

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  Managing for Employee Retention Figure 01: (Insperity, 2022) To succeed, businesses must keep their best employees on board. Employee retention refers to a company's plan for lowering turnover and the procedures it uses to keep its most valuable personnel. Employee retention is a big concern for today's businesses and HR departments. For a variety of reasons, people leave their jobs. Employee retention methods are generally focused on preventing harmful voluntary departure, rather than the loss of a bad performer. It also focuses on avoidable turnovers, such as when an employee leaves because they are moving out of state (Holliday, 2021) . What is Employee Retention? Employee retention refers to a company's ability to prevent employee turnover, or the number of employees who leave their jobs, either freely or involuntarily, within a given period. Employee retention has a direct bearing on a company's performance and profitability. Example: Consider an employee that st...