Posts tagged: active listening

Stand Out in Modesto’s Industrial Workforce: Developing Key Soft Skills

Although you should never underestimate the importance of technical skills when working in an industrial setting, equally important to employers is the strength you display when it comes to soft skills. These are those personal traits and abilities that can influence everything from workplace safety, innovation, quality and productivity to building team harmony, morale, and [...] Read More

The Role of Soft Skills in the Modern Workplace

When Covid-19 broadsided the world in 2020, it marked the onset of a new normal in life and at work. It was a challenging time, to say the least, but one of the positive trends that emerged was realization of the importance of soft skills when it comes to workplace interactions and related successful outcomes. [...] Read More

How to Navigate Handling a Difficult Employee

Everyone has a bad day now and then. But if one of your employees consistently demonstrates poor performance or a negative attitude or behaviors, it may be time to take action. Difficult team members can lead to a toxic environment for everyone with whom they associate. If left unaddressed, problems around difficult employees may lead [...] Read More

Tips to Improve Workplace Communication

The value of communication within a workplace cannot be underestimated. Your verbal and written interactions with employees, managers, and coworkers help encourage everyone to contribute successfully to projects and assignments and bolster ongoing relationships between team members. Effective communication not only fosters team building but also: Boosts the growth of people’s careers – and your [...] Read More

10 Ways to Say “Thank You” at Work

Two little words. Thank. You. But they carry a lot of weight, especially when you want to acknowledge others for something they’ve done to help you or your team. You really want to show your coworkers that you appreciate them and the value they add, and thank them for their time, assistance, and support. But [...] Read More

A Guide to Organizational Skills in the Workplace

How many times have you thought, “I just need to get organized!” when you’re trying to meet a deadline, accomplish a goal, or even complete a simple task? It’s a good thought – because it’s true! Well-honed organizational skills enable you to work more efficiently, meet deadlines while producing quality results and, last but not [...] Read More