The dawn of the New Year provides plenty of opportunities for improvement in the workplace. Leaders can use this time to develop their own leadership skills. Not only does this benefit an individual as well as the company, but improving your skills as a leader is a great way to cultivate long-term success amongst your […]
Read MoreRetaining top talent in the 21st century is rarely a straightforward process. While maintaining a fun, light-hearted and relaxed office setting is important when it comes to attracting and to some extent, retaining employees; simple perks are not enough to keep your star employees content with their position in the long run. It’s important that […]
Read MoreEnsuring your employees know that their work is appreciated, while crucial to the long-term success of a company, is anything but a straightforward process. Although you always want to take the time to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of individual employees, it’s important to accomplish in a manner that doesn’t come across as favoritism. […]
Read MoreTaking on a leadership role within an organization is no easy task. Not only do you have to be able to lead by example and make tough decisions independently, but there are also times when you need to factor in the thoughts and concerns of your staff members. In fact, workplace leaders who pay attention […]
Read MoreEmployee conflict rarely happens in a vacuum. In fact, sometimes other workers can unwillingly be pulled into conflicts. If your workforce begins to combat each other, their stress increases as morale decreases and the quality of work drops off. Management may begin to feel helpless, not wanting to choose sides. However, managers are best suited […]
Read MoreHow many times have you shaken hands with the perfect hire, only to repost the position again in a few short months? Using the right strategies during a job interview can help you eliminate the red flags, but there are still no guarantees about job performance. Even after calling all references, asking tough questions and […]
Read MoreWhen an employee quits, it can cost employers thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars. You have to spend time and money to recruit and screen applicants, then interview the top candidates. With these resources used and productivity lost, wouldn’t it be better to not have to fill a vacant position in the first […]
Read MoreRemember those jitters you had on the first day of school? Well, that new temp in accounting is probably feeling the same way. In fact, temporary workers and part-time employees often feel intense first-day nerves because they are worried others will see their role in the company as less valuable. Whether or not that’s true, […]
Read MoreYou might think of text messaging as the mode of communication junior high kids use to break off romantic relationships. However, texting is increasingly becoming a perfectly acceptable way to communicate in the workplace. In fact, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is well-known for regularly tapping away at her mobile device. Hence, if texting is efficient […]
Read MoreMany employers don’t realize the actual cost of replacing staff. A high employee turnover rate can be the death knell of a company. The most efficient way to avoid high turnover is to minimize your bad hires. Replacing a bad hire requires reopening a job search as well as conducting the training process again to […]
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