How to Boost Job Satisfaction
Other than success, there are a few features that every effective business possesses. Some of these are obvious: a workspace conducive to productivity, qualified employees with compatible work habits, sufficient demand for its products or services, etc. If just one of these characteristics is missing, the entire operation runs the risk of falling apart. One…
Read MoreThe Cost of Undervaluing Human Resources
Next to throwing your money into a fire pit, one of the easiest ways to sabotage your business is to neglect human resources (HR). But what’s a small business to do when it can’t afford an HR department? You outsource. By pooling with other people through an outside vendor, HR suddenly becomes affordable and effective.…
Read MoreHow to Inspire and Manage Millennial Employees
Did you know that more than one in three American workers is a millennial? In 2015, millennials (adults age 18 to 35 in 2017) surpassed Generation X to become the largest share of the American workforce, bringing with them vastly different values, motivations and experiences. In light of their unique identity, how do companies inspire…
Read More10 Inexpensive Ways to Show Employee Appreciation
There is a direct correlation between employee appreciation and productivity. Employees that feel that their work is appreciated will hold themselves to higher standards as they have already seen firsthand that success is recognized and rewarded. Conversely, employees who do not feel appreciated will question the benefits of their continued effort and might not feel…
Read MoreHow to Improve Workplace Communication
One of the worst errors business owners make is failing to keep their employees informed about what’s going on with their company. Many owners may think that employees don’t need to know every detail and would like to run more of a cloak and dagger operation. Good leaders understand that keeping followers in the dark…
Read MoreAre Workplace Distractions Robbing Your Employees of Productivity?
In today’s world of one million and one different things all vying for our attention at once, people tend to miss out on what truly matters. With multiple 24-hour news cycles telling us what and how to think, technology doggedly seeking to supplant the vital aspects of our day-to-day functioning, and the ever-expanding excess of…
Read More10 Ways to Reduce Workplace Stress and Anxiety
It likely comes as no surprise that American workers are stressed out and plagued by anxiety. Long hours, increasing costs of living, the pressures of consumerism and the constant overlapping of work and life are just a few of the culprits. But while stress and anxiety at work are unavoidable facts of adulthood, the ways…
Read MoreHave You Reviewed Your Employee Review Policies?
Is it Time to Look at Your Employee Review Policies? The dreaded performance review. Those words alone drum up fear in the minds of employees everywhere. This angst is understandable, as employee reviews are typically not given often enough, and worse, they’re usually conducted poorly. A well-executed review provides constructive feedback regarding an employee’s performance.…
Read MoreIs Your Data Secure?
It seems that every day there’s a new story about some large company, celebrity or political candidate being hacked. Whether it’s uncovering salacious emails, revealing embarrassing photos, stealing financial data or exposing corporate secrets, today’s Internet criminals have become bolder and more skilled than ever before. If companies like Target, Walmart and Sony aren’t safe, and…
Read MoreHave Technological Advances Left Your HR Department Behind?
When it comes to new HR technology in the workplace, many companies embrace it and fully immerse themselves, while several others resist the change. This was the case when computers replaced typewriters and CDs replaced floppy disks. It also continues to be the case today, as cloud-based systems, fiber optic networks, social media platforms and…
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