Association Now Leadership

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For example, in the 2024 Association Community Benchmark Report , we saw organizations that incorporate their mentoring, volunteering, job board, and/or chapters into their community had at least 84% more logins and 50% more discussion activity.

Benchmarking 98

Benchmarking Education Onboarding Benefits 98

AIHR

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Other related metrics, especially relevant in global operations, include the percentage of suppliers audited for labor practices and the number of corrective actions taken for human rights violations in the supply chain. Marketing is also an essential partner in communicating your ESG goals and successes to internal and external audiences.

Metrics 98

Metrics Inclusion Diversity Government 98

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The roles of these two forces become undeniably central in a fiercely competitive market. Businesses that master both aspects thrive, outpace competitors, and set new benchmarks. This study increases the need for work-life balance even more in the growing competitive market. We will discuss all of that in this blog.

Employee Engagement 105

Employee Engagement Retention User Experience Benchmarking 105

Andrew Chen

JANUARY 9, 2020

Fascinating discussion about what it’s like for a serial entrepreneur to raise money, operate a startup, lessons learned, etc. A really detailed 68 page analysis of the podcast market. Magic metrics indicating a startup probably has product/market fit. Magic metrics indicating a startup probably has product/market fit.

Marketing 110

Marketing Retention B2B Scaling 110

AIHR

MARCH 30, 2021

Leaders want to hold their recruiting and talent operations accountable for quality and efficiency. You want to have enough candidates to compare to make the right choice unless you hire for that position frequently enough to have a good benchmark. For a marketing Mmanager, it could be months or more.

Recruitment 137

Recruitment Benchmarking Metrics Onboarding 137

Mark Sandborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Financial Health and Sustainability Sound financial management, diversification of revenue streams, and long-term financial planning are vital in weathering financial crises and market fluctuations. In a crowded market place, extraordinary products stand out. Operations are the foundation of every company. They’re not.

Operations 100

Operations Benchmarking Human Resources Sales 100

AIHR

MAY 13, 2024

Adaptability: OKRs allow your HR teams to adapt quickly to changing business needs and market conditions. Continuous improvement: KPIs serve as benchmarks for your performance. These benchmarks help you evaluate and refine your HR strategies and processes to improve your effectiveness over time.

KPI 119

KPI Benchmarking Metrics Inclusion 119

AIHR

JANUARY 17, 2023

It can refer to culture, employee happiness, functionality, effectiveness, operations, and more. Typically, if operations were running smoothly, they were said to be healthy. Benchmark data will help with this. Your OHI score indicates your overall performance and organizational health compared to a global benchmark.

Metrics 144

Metrics Benchmarking Compensation Employee Engagement 144

AIHR

AUGUST 16, 2022

For a long time, HR teams and operations have largely run on perceptions and intuition to decide whether a candidate is the right fit for a role. From here, you can create an ideal candidate profile and use it as a benchmark for new candidates. Comparing your data with industry benchmarks can also help reveal what needs improving.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Metrics Benchmarking Software 130

15Five

JUNE 6, 2025

HR is no less than the central nervous system of your organization’s operations. The benefits of continued investment in human resources Whether your organization survives the ups and downs of the market or consistently thrives comes down to how much it invests in its people functions. Why is HR important?

Human Resources 52

Human Resources ROI Retention Assets 52

AIHR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Each function operates as a separate unit, often with its own manager, and focuses on specific areas of HR. HR Shared Services HR Shared Services refer to a centralized hub of operational and administrative HR duties. Traditionally, CoEs worked somewhat separately from an organization’s daily business operations.

Administration 52

Administration Implementation Operations Compensation 52

AIHR

MARCH 11, 2024

Research by FTSE Russell analyzed 25 years of market data of the annual returns of publicly traded companies featured on the ‘100 Best’ lists versus the rest. The 100 Best Companies beat the market by a factor of 3.36 – that is a lead of more than triple. Determine how you will benchmark your results.

Benchmarking 111

Benchmarking Compensation Software Scaling 111

AIHR

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Operational focus: Ensures the accurate and timely payment of employees. Conducting market research It’s essential to stay up-to-date on salary trends and benefits offerings in your relevant industry and geographic area (which may extend worldwide if your company sources its hires globally).

Compensation 111

Compensation Manager Benchmarking Compliance 111

AIHR

MAY 7, 2025

Market analysis This involves researching industry trends, competitor practices, and labor market dynamics. How to build it: Regularly read industry reports and conduct competitor benchmarking. Mastering these technologies allows you to automate tasks, improve data accuracy, and better support business operations.

Onboarding 87

Onboarding Compliance Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Recruitment 87

AIHR

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Finding the right mix of pay, benefits, and other incentives is essential to attracting and retaining top performers, especially in a tight labor market. Pay plans are structured with pre-determined performance targets appraised within a certain period and paid out if benchmarks are met. This helps you reduce fixed labor costs.

Compensation 130

Compensation Metrics Benefits Benchmarking 130

AIHR

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

An HR benchmark survey of over 2,000 small businesses showed that the fastest-growing companies were 20% more likely to embrace HR best practices. Reducing operational costs : HR best practices focus on improving employee productivity , efficiency, and retention. What do HR best practices entail, and why are they so important?

Human Resources 98

Human Resources Compensation Employee Engagement Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) 98

AIHR

JULY 19, 2021

It is also marketed to customers and key stakeholders. Market culture – the results-oriented, competitive Compete Culture. This is critical to their brand and success in a market that is constantly changing and highly competitive. Operations may lack focus and fluidity as the organization grows. Adhocracy culture.

Inclusion 116

Inclusion Diversity Compensation Marketing 116

AIHR

JUNE 13, 2023

Compensation structures establish clear goals, determine the right mix of fixed and variable pay , and create benchmarks that motivate salespeople to achieve targets and contribute to business growth. Determining suitable compensation can be complex due to market conditions, product complexity, customer preferences, and sales cycles.

Compensation 105

Compensation Sales Sales Metrics 105

AIHR

MARCH 26, 2025

By taking a deliberate, sequential approach to workforce planning, talent development , and operational efficiencies, HR teams can make sure that every initiative contributes to long-term success rather than becoming just another disconnected task. Key tools: Quarterly assessments Pulse surveys Benchmarking against industry best practices.

Digital Transformation 59

Digital Transformation Compliance Employee Engagement Metrics 59

Chief Executive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

It furnishes a model for how his family’s successful business operates. Cathy says that whether you want to be a world-class orchestra or a world-class business, you need to benchmark against other world-class organizations, even when they don’t serve the same market as you. But music is more than a hobby for Cathy.

Benchmarking 88

Benchmarking Hospitality Retention Operations 88

Chief Executive

APRIL 5, 2023

No matter your business, industry or sector: transformational forces now shake the market daily. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (and the associated cost-of-living crisis) now dominate the index, even as a broader set of successive shocks continues to reshape the market. Align operational excellence with a customer focus.

Strategic Planning 98

Strategic Planning Operations Energy Benchmarking 98

AIHR

JULY 26, 2022

The process ensures that the organization operates with the set budget to hire or retain the correct number of people with the appropriate skills and competencies to achieve its goals. You can use your headcount plan to hire people based on forecasted business performance and changes in the market.

Staffing 143

Staffing Recruitment Onboarding Sales 143

AIHR

JANUARY 25, 2022

It includes a strategic approach to balancing your company’s financial interests and operating goals while attracting, retaining, growing, and rewarding its employees. Organizations need a strategic compensation plan to remain competitive within their markets and attract and retain top talent. Do your industry/market research.

Compensation 126

Compensation Benefits Human Resources Retention 126

AIHR

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

To maintain this trust, regular benchmarking activities are conducted in a structured, data-driven way. People quickly pick up when a business technically conforms with the law but does not operate in the spirit of what pay transparency should achieve, which is trust in an organization.”. Benchmark internally as well as externally.

Compensation 122

Compensation Benchmarking Benefits Implementation 122

AIHR

JANUARY 19, 2021

As an example, Slack traditionally compensated employees based on localized benchmarks in their New York and San Francisco offices. A compensation analysis is a vital component of an organization’s talent management strategy , as it helps attract and retain the best employees on the market.

Compensation 95

Compensation Benchmarking Software Engineering 95

AIHR

APRIL 30, 2024

It’s a lot later on average than in other functions such as, say, admin or finance or marketing, or any of the other big corporate functions. If you look at marketing and administration, HR is always the smallest little slither of the pie chart.” . “HR has a little bit of an image problem.

Metrics 116

Metrics Administration Education Benchmarking 116

AIHR

APRIL 3, 2023

Market-based structure A market-based salary structure aims to match the pay rates of other companies or competitors in the industry. Salaries are set based on the supply and demand for the job role and the region they operate in. This attracts top talent from the industry and may lead to better retention rates.

Compensation 130

Compensation Job Analysis Education Marketing 130

AIHR

JUNE 26, 2023

The right KSAs make candidates highly desirable in today’s job market. For instance, a marketing manager needs strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams, creativity to develop compelling campaigns, and adaptability to navigate rapidly evolving market trends.

Software 98

Software Engineering Project Management Onboarding 98

AIHR

MARCH 1, 2022

Other operational metrics. Critical roles are roles that are of high importance to business operations or have a unique skill set or knowledge base and will impact the organization in the next 5 – 10 years. Other operational metrics. . % of critical positions filled internally 4. Risk of loss 5. High Potential turnover 6.

Succession Planning 116

Succession Planning Metrics Talent Development Operations 116

AIHR

APRIL 1, 2024

Next to the four above-mentioned methods, market pricing and Hay job evaluation system are also often used to conduct job evaluations. Marketing, HR, Sales). Market pricing The market pricing method is based on external quantitative data. It assesses pay rates by referring to market rates for comparable jobs.

Job Analysis 111

Job Analysis Compensation Scaling Benchmarking 111

15Five

APRIL 16, 2024

With a wide range of employee engagement platforms on the market, we’ve drilled down the five steps you need to take to evaluate and onboard the right solution for your business. Compare progress over time and create benchmarks for your industry to see how your company stacks up against the competition.

Employee Engagement 98

Employee Engagement Software Onboarding User Experience 98

AIHR

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Companies that operate in different industries or are growing rapidly often need to bring in various types of HR professionals to assist in managing the people in the organization. Tasks may include: Managing compensation records Benchmarking of compensation Handling annual performance reviews. HR specialist responsibilities.

Human Resources 139

Human Resources Compensation Recruitment Onboarding 139

AIHR

JANUARY 15, 2025

The purpose of an HR maturity model is to offer a benchmark for organizations to evaluate their HR functions effectiveness and alignment with business objectives. HR responsibilities are handled informally, often by the founder, owner, or general manager, as part of broader operational duties.

Compliance 52

Compliance Benchmarking Employee Engagement Retention 52

AIHR

MAY 30, 2025

In fact, McKinsey recommends using data to benchmark performance, uncover bias, and directly link talent strategy to business impact, all goals central to this element of your HR data strategy. Effective reporting should display data, tell a story and offer insight into what actions should be taken. Tableau, Power BI, Visier).

Metrics 64

Metrics Government Compliance Recruitment 64

Zenefits

JANUARY 2, 2023

Step up your marketing game. There’s been so much going on over the last couple of years that no one will blame you if your marketing efforts have fallen to the wayside. What new audiences or market segments can you focus on reaching next year? Another marketing revamp to consider is to update or create new branding.

Small Business 98

Small Business Media Marketing Benchmarking 98

AIHR

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Liaising with the management team, the chief talent officer sets the strategic vision and priorities for the company’s staffing operations. Supervise only departmental operations Supervise all departments within a business. People are your most important resource in the organization.

Staffing 98

Staffing Recruitment Retention Succession Planning 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The cocktail of comfort and anxiety you get when you benchmark yourself against your peers is just one of the many ways a social learning experience like a book club can help keep you interested and focused. When we're in a book club, we get that social validation. Whew, I thought I was alone, but I'm not" is comforting.

Benchmarking 105

Benchmarking Metrics Leadership Development Manager 105