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The Measurable Value of Human Resources

March 13, 2012

I am not good at math. Never have been.

And I confess that I became an HR and Internal communications professional because I don’t like statistics and I don’t like analytics. In fact, there is a running joke among the people who know me that [insert inappropriate stereotype here] I’m the only Asian they know who isn’t good at mathematics. So, when it comes to return on HR and engagement efforts, I’m more of the “it feels right” versus the “how much did it cost me” school of thought.

Unfortunately, as we all know, this train of thought doesn’t work in business. And measuring the economic value of Human Resources is not as black and white to measure as, say, in Marketing. In fact, it’s not uncommon to overhear someone wondering what’s the value that Human Resources provides. We actually do need to show and prove that our efforts not only have a return on engagement but also a return on investment.

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Social Knows: Employee Engagement Statistics (Nov 2011)

November 17, 2011

In our “Social Knows” series, we sniff out and compile statistics and research regarding workplace / workforce management, human resources and employee engagement. The goal is to provide you with the background knowledge necessary to support your own recommendations, findings and strategies. Submissions always welcomed.
SHRM Research Spotlight: Social Media in the Workplace
Social Media in the Workplace

20% of CEO surveyed use LinkedIn; 17% use Facebook; 9% use Twitter; 8% use YouTube; 7% use Photo-sharing applications; 5% use Video-sharing applications
69% of respondents surveyed say their organization does NOT track employee use of social media on company-owned computers or handheld devices
57% of respondents surveyed say their organization does NOT block access to social media on company-owned computers or handheld devices?
68% of respondents surveyed say their organizations have groups or individuals who currently engage in social media activities to reach external audiences

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Social Knows: Employee Engagement Statistics (August 2011 Edition)

August 8, 2011

In our “Social Knows” series, we sniff out and compile statistics and research regarding workplace / workforce management, human resources and employee engagement. The goal is to provide you with the background knowledge necessary to support your own recommendations, findings and strategies. Submissions always welcomed.

UPDATE: There is a new Employee Engagement Statistics post which includes mobile workforce stats (~Elizabeth, 11/20/2011)

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http://www.encompasseducation.com/Portals/61104/images//Employee%20Engagement%20Statistics-resized-600.jpgHuman Capital and Corporate Culture

  • The lost productivity of actively disengaged employees costs the US economy $370 BILLION annually. (Gallup)
  • In February, June, and October of 2010, the number of employees voluntarily quitting surpassed the number fired or discharged. (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  • 70% of engaged employees indicate they have a good understanding of how to meet customer needs; only 17% of non-engaged employees say the same. (Wright Management)
  • 78% would recommend their company’s products of services, against 13% of the disengaged. (Gallup)
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Social Knows: Employee Engagement Statistics

March 29, 2011

In a new post series called “Social Knows,” we will be sniffing out and compiling statistics and research regarding workplace / workforce management, human resources and employee engagement. The goal is to provide you with additional knowledge necessary to support your own research and strategies. Submissions always accepted as well.

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Employee Engagement and Intranet 2.0

  • 52% of organizations using Web 2.0 achieved Best-in-Class performance compared to only 5% that didn’t (Aberdeen Group)
  • Companies using Web 2.0 tools achieved 18% increase in engagement versus 1% among those that didn’t
  • 27% of organizations have social networking on their corporate intranets
  • 75% of workforce in healthcare and education are knowledge workers
  • 41% of millenials say social media is important to them in the workplace
  • 94% of executives are using Web 2.0 to boost internal communications
  • Sabre has already attributed $500k in savings to their employee social networking tool (Sabre)
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