Confidence may seem to come naturally for some people, as though they were simply born with it. Maybe that’s true to some extent, but more often than not, it comes from life’s experiences, with all their bumps, bruises, setbacks, and victories. The same is true when it comes to being a confident leader. It takes [...]
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Where would you be without your employees? It takes the right team to make a business succeed and keep it running. One of the best ways to keep your best team members happy and loyal is to first recognize them for jobs well done. Then, you should plan to follow-up consistently to show them they [...]
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In the workplace, favoritism refers to any situation where someone in a leadership position shows preferential treatment toward one employee over others – unrelated to job performance and instead occurring as the result of a personal bond shared between the two. As a result, the “preferred’ employee may receive more advanced or plum projects or [...]
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Whether your new employees are working remotely, from your workplace site, or a hybrid of both, effective onboarding is essential in assimilating them into your company and its culture. It’s also a key first step in setting clear expectations for all involved, coordinating the delivery of the right technology and other job tools, and completing [...]
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Many elements add up to a winning corporate culture – and it doesn’t happen overnight. Rather, a successful culture grows piece by piece and day by day, by getting buy-in at all organizational levels and paying attention to simple details. Use these five tips to make a better company culture your 2017 New Year’s resolution. [...]
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Hiring the right person in today’s market is more important – and more competitive – than ever. Interviews are your opportunity to finalize hiring decisions and get the real story behind candidates’ experience, goals and plans. How can you make them work for you and avoid costly hiring mistakes?Even Before the InterviewLay the groundwork for [...]
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Just about everyone wants to do interesting work, earn a decent salary and feel they’ve contributed to something bigger than themselves. But truly motivating your employees takes more than a regular paycheck and the occasional pat on the back. What’s required is a well-defined strategy that tailors compensation, rewards and motivational drivers to each individual’s [...]
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Even the best employees resign. Regardless of your work environment or staff relationships, team members leave for reasons beyond your control. It may be a better opportunity, a return to school or a family relocation or commitment. Handled effectively, you can work through employee turnover so that the exiting individual knows they’ve added value and [...]
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Employees just wanna have fun - even before the working day is done.Employees place a high value on socializing at work. This includes up to 88 percent of those in their 20’s and 30’s and about 60 percent of boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964. In an ideal workplace culture, fun and socializing [...]
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Counteroffers should be expected as you hire top talent. It’s a lot easier and less expensive for an employer to make a counteroffer than to let a good employee go. The key to managing counteroffers is to take a proactive approach and be ready for them – even before they occur.Stay in the GameThroughout the [...]
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May 4, 2022
