Temporary employees play a critical role in your company’s success. After all, you call on them when you’re in a pinch: Your seasonal workload is overwhelming, a customer deadline is looming, or a business-critical employee is suddenly absent or has resigned. And, they show up ASAP, prepared to hit the ground running. So, it’s not [...]
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As a new manager, it can be tempting to make a few decisions right off the bat to spotlight your new responsibilities. But avoid this approach if possible. While decision-making is critical to your success on a management level, hopefully, you’ll have the advantage of not having to act ASAP on anything too major. This way, you [...]
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Working from home has been the norm for many people for quite some time now since the coronavirus pandemic first hit. And it may be a while – if ever – before things shift back to the way they used to be. As great as it can be to “go to work” in your favorite [...]
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Keeping employees motivated is an ongoing challenge. But as 2021 begins? Like everything else in the past year, it’s taken on a whole new meaning. Circumstances around work – and life – have changed dramatically for everyone. And it’s more complicated than ever to stay engaged at work when you’re worried about your own safety [...]
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As an HR leader in 2021, you need to see yourself – and by extension, your department and your team – as more than just another ho-hum cog in the corporate business wheel. Instead, HR is – or needs to become – a key player at the business strategy table as your company continues to [...]
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The wrong work habits can be easy to fall into and hard to climb out of – especially this year, when so much in both your personal and professional life may have been turned upside down. As 2021 dawns, you may still feel like much is out of your control – but it’s a good [...]
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A positive company culture is based on a strongly held and widely shared set of beliefs, supported by your business strategy and structure. When an organization has a healthy culture, its employees know exactly what is expected of them - and vice versa - and they truly believe in and support those expectations. Culture impacts [...]
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Confident people are self-motivated, have strong self-esteem, and are willing to take risks. But even the most confident individuals are only human: they will occasionally falter, especially during times of change or crisis. As a leader, you have to be ready to build confidence among all your team members consistently. Boosting employee confidence also helps [...]
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As you reopen your business, navigating the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to require you to be resilient, flexible, and innovative – with the safety and well-being of your employees top on your list of priorities. There are numerous things to consider as people return to work. Here’s a look at a few of the most [...]
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Training is an investment – there’s no question about that. But if it’s done right, you’ll see a consistent positive ROI. This is especially true in the case of new hires, as their first days, weeks, and months on the job can make or break their future with your company. Effective training is crucial for [...]
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February 12, 2021
