Our memory is very precious to us as it is a window to the events that have taken place in our lives. It can be frustrating though when you remember something that occurred 20 years ago but can’t remember what you need to pick up at the store this afternoon. Many people wish that they… Read More »
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Engagement And Culture Are Top Issues This Year
As the job turnover rate increases, HR departments have to turn their focus to what the core issues are. Employees that are unhappy with their jobs either find a new job or underperform. Either way, it makes for a difficult situation with business owners. For that reason, focusing on engagement needs to be a high… Read More »
Open Communications Start With Understanding Behaviors
Communication is a difficult task in any situation, but especially in the workplace. We work to strike this balance of not becoming too personal with employees that might lead to favoritism or you being taken advantage of, but getting to know them well enough to work with them. To know how to best communicate with… Read More »
Exceptional Leaders Display a Sense of Humor
You all know that none of us are getting out of this alive; so why take things so seriously? Many great leaders have had a terrific sense of humor in good times and bad. These include Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Winston Churchill, and Ronald Reagan. Not taking yourself or external events so seriously,… Read More »
Behaviors for Success
Busy professionals with a strong desire to achieve sometimes fall into slumps which can destroy creative drive. Do your best to avoid these slumps by accepting that you cannot do everything. Delegate responsibilities to others qualified to perform the task. They should share your goals for success. Be a lifetime learner. Don’t assume you’ve learned all you… Read More »
Assessments in the Workplace
Giving potential employees a behavioral profile, sometimes called a personality assessment, is an important part of the hiring process. One thing hiring managers fail to realize, is that the assessment is not the only piece of criteria you should consider. This is to aid you in the hiring process. However, if it is not administered… Read More »
Daylight Savings Time
The idea of daylight saving was first conceived by Benjamin Franklin during his sojourn as an American delegate in Paris in 1784. The main purpose of Daylight Saving Time is to make better use of daylight. However, the closer you live to the North or South Pole, the longer the period of daylight in the… Read More »
Are Teams Really Effective?
One of the most common examples of team effectiveness can be seen on a cool day in the fall. As you look up into the sky, you can see a flock of geese embarking on their southern sojourn. The “V” formation that they fly in as a group actually benefits each individual bird. As each… Read More »
Have Critical Information Before You Hire
Replacing employees or hiring for new positions can be a difficult task. Having the right people in your business make the difference between your company being successful and falling behind. When it is time to hire for a position within your company, you can feel confident in whom you choose to interview with these few… Read More »
Tips For Giving Good Feedback
Quite possibly one of the most difficult tasks that you can have as a leader is to give those under your authority feedback on their job performance. There is always the fear that what you have to say will be taken in a negative way by your employees and cause tension or resentment. Regardless of… Read More »