Showing your appreciation and gratitude to your employees lets them know that they’re improving, excelling, and contributing to the long-term success of your business. It also leads to increased engagement and loyalty and enhances people’s sense of belonging, being heard and valued, and feeling like they are genuinely part of a team. Numerous research findings [...]
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Despite the assumption that many people automatically have, employee performance improvement plans (PIPS) are not designed as the first step toward firing someone. Yes, this may be the ultimate outcome, but only as a last resort. PIPs show an employee that their organization understands their current challenges and is taking an active role in supporting [...]
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Building and maintaining a successful workforce takes more than just hiring the right talent. Some factors need to be present for your employees to stay happy and motivated on the job. Without them, businesses tend to experience high turnover and dissatisfaction, overall negativity, and potentially irreparable damage to their reputation and brand. What do your [...]
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Remote work has become more popular than ever over the past year and a half. More companies are making the decision to become partially or…
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Trust is a two-way street. If you show your employees that you trust them, they’ll be more likely to reciprocate. When trust becomes a natural part of your day-to-day working environment, you’ll soon realize you’ve built a healthy, employee-friendly culture based on this solid foundation. Mutual trust between all team members is vital to business [...]
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A new hire’s first days, weeks, and months on the job can make or break their future with your company. And if they don’t stay, the reason for their departure is often related to an inadequate onboarding process. Twenty-three percent of new employees in one recent study said that if they had received clear guidelines [...]
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Interviewing can be just as nerve-racking for employers and their team as it is for job candidates. But the good news is: With the right preparation, you can ensure that the process runs smoothly and results in a “win” when it comes to landing the talent you’ve been looking for. A good way to develop [...]
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Maybe it’s a stretch assignment. Or a lack of communication. Maybe a project has been misassigned … but whatever the problem is, if your team is struggling, it’s up to you to help its members overcome their issues. By being patient and understanding, and taking a few thoughtful steps, you can help that team return [...]
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As extended unemployment benefits continue to wane and people begin re-entering the workforce, employers may discover that finding top talent is like finding a needle…
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Job interviews can be as nerve-racking for hiring team members as it is for candidates. After all, it’s a two-way process, and for an employer, it can make or break a really important decision: will you embrace a potential hire or cut them off at this point? The stakes are high. The good news is: [...]
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December 3, 2021
