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Category: Employee Management
8 Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Employee Recognition and Appreciation
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 […]
Measuring Employee Engagement: Strategies Worth Giving a Shot
“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.
What Is an Employee Performance Improvement Plan?
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).
Leading Virtual Teams With a Traditional Approach
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.
Sparking Commitment in the Workplace Boils Down to This One Thing
Ah, commitment in the workplace. It’s what every business owner wants. But, how do you get it?
5 Keys to Busting Employee Isolation and Improving Retention
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.
How to Build a High-performing Team: 6 Steps to Springboard You to Success
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.
Why Building Relationships at Work Matters (and 5 Ways to Do It)
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.