A few weeks ago, a team of Baudvillians packed their bags and headed down to New Orleans to join thousands of HR Professionals from around the world for the SHRM 2017 Annual Conference & Expo.  We bumped shoulders with employee engagement experts, retention professionals, and recruiting wizzes.

Ahh. It’s finally summer vacation season. The sun is shining, the beaches are picturesque, and the margaritas are flowing. This should be sweet relief for the 60% of American employees who report they feel stressed at least three workdays per week. But alas, work emails and urgent projects tend to keep professionals from taking full advantage of summer paid time off.

Is there any sweeter moment in a hiring manager’s career than when a highly-needed position on their team is filled by a rock star candidate? The day this Einstein accepts the offer and signs on the dotted line isn’t where the celebration should end. Carry the positive energy throughout their first days with your company to give them an unforgettable onboarding experience!

If someone were to ask you what your company invests in, what would that list entail? The latest technology? A state-of-the art facility? Nap pods and an out-of-this-world cafeteria? Unless your staff chooses to use 40 of their waking hours a week to serve your organization completely free of charge, then your list should include, "employee benefits."

Between responding in high-pressure emergency situations and caring for people with illness and injury, healthcare workers undergo seriously high stress levels in their day-to-day duties. Pair the demands of the job with a lack of appreciation and recognition in the workplace and healthcare employee turnover will surely ensue. Events like National Doctor's Day, National Nurse's Week and National Nursing Home Week provide the perfect opportunities to kick off a refreshed culture of appreciation. Here are 3 tips to get your started!