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Category: Employee Management

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8 Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Employee Recognition and Appreciation

Maria Tanski-Phillips | Oct 25, 2019

In today’s workplace, employee recognition and appreciation is a must. But, less than half (43%) of employers are getting it right. Companies with a solid employee recognition strategy can enjoy stronger engagement, a lower turnover rate, and happier employees. So, what’s a business owner to do? If you want to see results, you need to […]

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measuring employee engagement picture of employees working together

Measuring Employee Engagement: Strategies Worth Giving a Shot

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Sep 27, 2019

“Wah wah” (think Charlie Brown’s teacher) is something you don’t want going on in your employees’ heads when they’re working. But as time goes by, your employees might start losing interest in their work. If you want to figure out where your employees are at, try measuring employee engagement.

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employee performance improvement plan

What Is an Employee Performance Improvement Plan?

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Aug 09, 2019

Is one of your workers going down the rabbit hole of idleness? If so, you may consider putting them on an employee performance improvement plan (PIP).

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leading virtual teams

Leading Virtual Teams With a Traditional Approach

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Jul 26, 2019

Seventy percent of professionals work remotely at least once per week. With so many people telecommuting, effectively leading virtual teams has never been more critical.

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commitment in the workplace

Sparking Commitment in the Workplace Boils Down to This One Thing

Rachel Blakely-Gray | May 31, 2019

Ah, commitment in the workplace. It’s what every business owner wants. But, how do you get it?

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busting employee isolation

5 Keys to Busting Employee Isolation and Improving Retention

Kelsy Ketchum | May 17, 2019

Nearly half of American adults report feeling alone or left out, according to a recent study by Cigna. And, those feelings often crop up in the workplace. Even for employees who love their jobs, loneliness can result from an individualized workplace culture or a lack of communication.

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how to build a high-performing team

How to Build a High-performing Team: 6 Steps to Springboard You to Success

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Mar 29, 2019

You’ve likely heard the saying, Nothing worth having comes easy. When it comes to developing your workforce, understand that you won’t just happen upon the perfect team. As the leader of your business and staff, you need to know how to build a high-performing team.

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building relationships at work

Why Building Relationships at Work Matters (and 5 Ways to Do It)

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Feb 04, 2019

What are the key ingredients of a thriving workplace? Veteran entrepreneurs may argue that workplace efficiency depends on employee engagement and retention. And if you want to boost engagement and retention, focus on building relationships at work.

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Training Mistakes

Training Your Remote Team—Avoid These Quirky Mistakes

Kamy Anderson | Sep 21, 2018

More and more people are now open to remote work. In fact, a lot of them prefer working this way. A study shows that over 43% of US employees worked remotely during 2017, and the numbers show that the interest is only growing. At the same time, an increasing number of small businesses understand that […]

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