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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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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There’s a lot of chatter around work-life balance, with good reason. What it all boils down to is this simple but profoundly important tenet: When you put your people first, they’ll put you first as well. The rest will follow from a business standpoint: higher engagement, better morale, increased loyalty and retention and improved productivity. [...]
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You know the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” But did you know the benefits of practicing it at work? Not only is it the right thing to do, but showing kindness and helpfulness can enhance your competitive edge in the workplace. It demonstrates your collaboration and interpersonal [...]
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Building a lasting professional relationship with your boss leads to significant career benefits. For starters, your mood, morale, and productivity level will improve, making work each day easier. If that’s not enough, it also makes you more motivated, can earn you status as a trusted team member, and can put you in the fast lane [...]
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It’s just as important for you to prepare for a job interview as it is for your candidate. After all, this conversation is your chance to determine whether an applicant would be a good fit for your open position and your organization. The questions you ask are key to nailing these answers and ultimately making [...]
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One of the most effective ways to help your employees grow, improve, and build their careers is through ongoing feedback. Both positive and negative feedback – let’s call the latter constructive criticism – can be extremely helpful. But it has to be carefully planned and executed for it to be a success. Meaningful feedback builds [...]
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The time between an interview and hearing back from a potential employer can feel endless and invoke stress in any candidate. Unfortunately, this uncertainty is a natural part of any job search, no matter how much research and preparation you have done. But take heart. While there’s no such thing as a surefire guarantee, there [...]
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Is employee recognition worth your time and investment? The answer to this question is a resounding, non-debatable “yes.” If you have any doubts about making employee appreciation and rewards an integral part of your company culture, kick those thoughts to the curb. Right now. Honest, authentic recognition can be as small as a personal note [...]
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The human brain is wired to connect. By nature, people are motivated by a drive for social connection, which applies at work and in their personal lives. Not everyone has to be best friends with their coworkers, but the better people get along with each other and upper management, the more beneficial business results and [...]
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September 3, 2021
