Employee feedback is at the core of personal and professional success. According to Gallup’s recent State of the American Workplace Report, “Employees are more likely to learn and grow when they receive immediate feedback that is specific, targeted at their development, and able to be put into practice right away.” Here are five tips [...]
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Even on their last day of work, employees remember their first day. In the case of your new hires, you want that last day to be a long way down the line – so be sure you make a positive, lasting impression during the first one. Day one on the job gives a person [...]
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The first few weeks and months on a new job are critical, as you set the stage for your long-term success. Getting timely feedback from your manager and other team members shows that you’re invested, committed, and ready to excel. It also gives you the opportunity to ask key questions and clarify any issues that [...]
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If you struggle to find top talent, you’re not alone. While U.S. unemployment rose slightly in June to 3.7 percent, May’s rate of 3.6 percent marked a 49-year low. It’s a candidate-driven market – nice for the overall economy, but often stress-inducing for overworked hiring managers. In one recent survey, 48 percent of small businesses [...]
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It’s not always easy to ask for help. You’re a business leader – and yet, even you may find it difficult at times. Put yourself in your employees’ shoes … and envision how challenging this may be for them, as they may worry their request will be perceived as a sign of weakness, laziness or [...]
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Is business performance important? Of course it is. And your business is only as strong as each one of your employees. So, it’s essential you lead, motivate and inspire team members to consistently perform at their personal best levels. Sometimes it’s easier said than done. But there are some basic guidelines you can follow, to [...]
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These recent research findings should come as no surprise: Close to 60 percent of employees report that they’d like to have feedback from their bosses on a weekly or even daily basis. And for those under the age of 30, this number jumps to 72 percent. Seriously, who wouldn’t want feedback to make sure they’re [...]
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Your warehouse is much more than just a storage facility. It plays a leading role in ensuring your entire supply chain system functions effectively. To make that happen, you need a strong, dedicated team of employees who understand your business goals and their own roles in meeting them. In other words, it’s their business, too [...]
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It’s right there in the job title: receptionist. The person you hire for this role literally receives people, as the first person they encounter when they enter your building, call on the phone or send an online inquiry. Since they are one of the most, if not the number-one, customer-facing employee on your team, you [...]
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Every time you hire someone, you want to select the perfect candidate for the job. Too bad there’s no such thing. Every job applicant has their pros and cons. It’s up to you to weigh all of them, and then make the selection that brings you the closest to perfection. And while they may not [...]
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August 16, 2019
