If you’ve been the owner of an Apple product, like an iPhone or iPod (RIP), you may faintly recall the small alert, “Trust this computer”. When you’re setting up your device for the first time, this alert is quickly brushed aside. Of course you trust this computer—you just bought it! You’re set to play with […]
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We get it. Even if you’re employed in the most friendliest, most supportive of corporate cultures…there are…moments. Moments of self-doubt as you re-work your proposal’s presentation for the fourth time. Moments of frustration when working with that particular team member. Moments when you consider calling the police and declaring yourself a hostage of stupidity. Hey,
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Humans are often called on to make smart decisions. However, in truth, we don’t excel at wise decision making. Given the deluge of information we consciously and subconsciously ingest, our judgement may not always be on target. When we’re at work, we aim to make only the right decisions — and yet, we often miss
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Hopefully, your company possesses a culture that prizes a bit of humor in the day-to-day. The out of office message has proved a boon in showing off employee personality. After all, why not inject a bit of fun? We’ve scoured the web and found some inspiration, or should we say, “out-spiration”? If you’re trying to
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Everyone at your company plays a vital run—and it’s doubly important new hires are inducted effectively and swiftly into the ranks. Employee onboarding goes beyond simple training; it’s the best way to make a tip-top welcome to the company and retain your talent. It also enhances employee performance by up to 11 percent, in a
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Mean bosses tend to make great material for movies and TV — looking at you, Horrible Bosses. But it’s the caring boss that tends to move mountains. Actually, it pays to be a nice boss. Sure you’ve heard people value working with thoughtful coworkers. However it’s not a platitude. In fact, 60 percent of employees
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So, you screwed up at work. Majorly. How do you apologize at work, after a huge (or small) mishap? Giving an apology to a client differs than sending one to your childhood best friend. Your client will not shrug their shoulders and offer to bring over a bucket of your favorite ice cream. How do
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Companies, big and small, have quickly figured out hiring remote workers cuts significant costs and avoids hefty bureaucracy. Remote workers are supposed to deliver results, not count hours. Hiring remote remains one of the most scaleable solutions for a fast-growing organization. The trick is: how can a manager best oversee remote team members? 1. Set
What’s so important about implementing an employee recognition program? Well, everything. Companies that prioritize recognition are prioritizing the values that make up a successful company. 1. It fosters a culture of intentional communication. 2. It improves retention of key employees and is valuable in a recruiting strategy. 3. It reinforces the company’s values. How do
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Keeping an up-to-date employee file is the backbone of effective employee management. A healthy company understands it acts a hedge or protection in a corporate courtroom. Employee records are the documents that relate the work history, employment application and contract, and exit interview. It contains the history of each employee, available to only the most
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So, wait: how does a time off tracker make project managing easier? Hear me out. Good companies encourage their employees to fire away with new ideas. Great companies make them happen. What stands between brilliant suggestion and their execution? A plan. The latest book on time management might be jam packed with insight; your career
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Wearable technology are worn devices that collect information about the user wearing them.1 Most commonly, it is used for health and/or fitness purposes. Think heart rate monitors, but bigger: wearables can track hours of sleep, calories, recognize faces, and be created to follow any kind of user activity. It’s a pretty useful tool to monitor—and
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Employers spend thousands on employee salaries yet fail to invest in equipment that puts employee hours to productive use. t’s the equivalent of buying a yacht and leaving it suspended inches above the ocean. Have you experienced some part of the company tech not working properly? Perhaps the WordPress site was unavailable to log into,
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) represents the European Union throwing its weight around on the international stage: it’s transforming the world’s privacy laws. The new rules guides how foreign governments and companies collect, store, and utilize the data from EU citizens. What power does a coalition of 28 countries possess to stand up to
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Depending on where you do business, the law may or may not require employee leave. Vacation time and sick leave are usually what is referred to by “employee leave”. It’s not uncommon for employers to lump vacation time and sick leave into the number of absences allowed by company rules. However, the companies that create
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