It’s a moment you dread. Your top employee has walked into your office and sheepishly informed you that they plan to leave for another opportunity elsewhere. They’re respectful and professional in the process, but you’re left to wonder: what’s the real reason they’ve chosen to quit? Retention should be a key part of your recruitment [...]
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Communicating with your candidates is always important, but maintaining strong communication with them during a crisis can set you apart from your competitors. Thanks to COVID-19, our economy came to a grinding halt in March, and businesses are facing unique challenges. On one hand, millions of businesses were deemed “non-essential” and were forced to close their doors, putting them in [...]
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Every employee struggles at some point. As a manager, it’s up to you to recognize these situations and acknowledge them at the earliest possible stage. It may be tempting to simply let them run their course, but chances are, that won’t just happen on its own. It’s like most any challenge in life: sticking your [...]
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As a manager, you’re likely too familiar with being absolutely swamped all day with urgent matters that pop up and need immediate attention...but still ending the day realizing you didn’t work on anything of significant value. The key to productivity and getting results for all your effort is taking firm control of your time - [...]
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How are you coping with the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on your business? What are you doing to keep yourself and your employees safe? It’s a new world for the time being, and everyone is learning as they go. As you continue to protect your organization, here are some tips and ideas: Implement Your [...]
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Teamwork may be one of the most common buzzwords in the corporate world. But that only underlines its importance, as robust teams build morale, productivity, and profitability, and make problem-solving more effective. There are myriad studies on the value of teamwork. In one report, 86 percent of employees and executives reported that workplace failures were [...]
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Good team communication is an excellent way to improve your retention rates. By listening to your staff, you increase engagement and foster a deeper relationship with your employees. They feel more connected to their jobs, improving both retention and team performance. It’s important to keep your key employees in place. Poor employee retention rates can [...]
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Workplace hierarchy tends to encourage a dynamic in which employees feel pressured by the (sometimes vocalized, but often unspoken) expectation that they abide by what leadership says, with no questioning and certainly no pushback. However, employee perspective is crucial for leaders to be as effective as possible. Learn more about why your employees should disagree [...]
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It’s inevitable that employees – including those you value highly – will leave your company, whether it’s to take another position or make a total career or lifestyle change. But in most cases, key team members don’t just up and quit without warning. There are signs you can watch for, so that with the right [...]
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Receiving and expressing gratitude makes people feel happy and fulfilled. It’s a reciprocal act that serves as the basis of any strong, healthy relationship – personal or professional. In the words of business mogul Sir Richard Branson, founder of more than 400 companies, “I have always believed that the way you treat your employees is [...]
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April 15, 2020
