This is not a new concept but one that seems to have been forgotten. As I work with companies to help them enhance their management capabilities I am surprised to see how few managers are actually walking around. We keep getting caught up in paperwork, (or at least that is an excuse) and not taking… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Employers
Don’t Be Afraid To Say ‘No’
You can’t do everything. At times you get so bogged down with daily activities that it is simply impossible to take on another project. How can you say no diplomatically? Sometimes you can’t. The project may have a high priority and have to be completed. Take a look at your other projects and see… Read More »
The Latest And (Maybe) Greatest New Company Benefit
Student debt is painful for college graduates today. They are unable to begin saving toward their 401K, start a family, or even buy a house due to their mountain of student loan debt. In fact, the debt amounts are so high for these grads that approximately 40% of them are in default on their loans.… Read More »
Research Reveals The Real Reason People Switch Jobs
Most of us think that employees leave the job because they do not like their boss, or maybe they aren’t being paid enough. The data is in and you aren’t going to believe what it tells us. The Data Reveals Why People Leave Their Job No one wants to be stuck in a dead… Read More »
Company Culture Is Generally Resistant To Change
If you have been running a company for any length of time, you understand that company culture is difficult to change. You likely inherited a certain culture when you stepped into the role of CEO. Once a culture is determined, it takes time and intentionality to change it. Company Culture is Generally Resistant To… Read More »
Self-Esteem At Work
Whether for yourself or others, working to enhance self-esteem is always worthwhile. Here are five ways to motivate people whose self-esteem is not high: Set goals with a clear payoff. Provide a payoff and a reward to encourage people to work further. Don’t blame individuals for problems. Show them how to overcome external problems and… Read More »
Three Strategies For Winning That Big Promotion
Most of us have been in a situation where we’ve seen someone in our workplace get a promotion that we were hoping to earn. Maybe they have worked for the company for a less amount of time than you have, or possibly you feel that they aren’t as deserving of the promotion because you are… Read More »
Involve Everyone During Group Interviews
Many companies are turning to group interviews for a number of reasons. These have plenty of great benefits for the company, but must be lead properly to be effective. Just like in any group, there are going to be those that dominate and others that sit back. While this type of interview will give you… Read More »
How About A Mobile App?
Do you have a mobile app for your business? This is the fastest growing industry today. 86 percent of the average person’s phone usage is spent accessing apps. The data reveals that gaming apps lead the way, and accounts for 32 percent of people’s time, followed by Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, which collectively accounts for an… Read More »
Customer Service: Becoming An Excellent Service Provider
Successful service companies are committed from top management all the way through to the front line. They recognize quality service as an ongoing process that requires constant attention and care. Primarily, they all share: A strong vision – a strategy for service that is clearly developed and clearly communicated Visible management – setting examples of… Read More »