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 […]
Neuroscientist Says These are the 4 Most Important Decisions to Make at Work Read More »
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
Beyond Cookies and “Sorry”: How Do You Apologize at Work? Read More »
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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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,
Slow Tech Kills Your Company (and Any Hope of Employee Satisfaction) Read More »
Have you ever wondered how much time it takes to handle a single employee’s absences? Well, it’s probably too much. It’s often said that the people are an organization’s most important asset, so their personal information should be handled with ease and security. Find out why an absence software could help your company to become
Tis’ the season! Office Halloween pranks are about to hit—if you’ve got that kind of work environment. (No reason to lose your day job over a prank). If you’re lucky enough to work in a place that doesn’t mind a zombie hand in the fridge, then you may be brainstorming what this year’s prank could
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