High turnover is expensive, time consuming, and frustrating. Companies world-wide seek to avoid this issue because it hurts employee morale, job performance, and employee engagement. Most managers notice a decrease in staff productivity which negatively impacts business. Since we know that turnover is detrimental to our business, hiring managers should make thoughtful decisions about recruitment.… Read More »
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The Top 10 Business Commandments From Sam Walton
This might be the world’s shortest top ten, but sometimes simple is better. When I saw these keywords taken from Sam Walton, I felt like sharing them with everyone as they will make a difference if you follow them – he did! Commit to your business Share your profits Motivate your partners Communicate all that… Read More »
Corporate Learning Will Be Transformed And Will Take On More Importance
It’s time we take a look at the changing world around us. Corporations are coming face-to-face with the need of running their businesses differently. If you do not make the transformations needed, you will face difficult financial times. It is best for you to understand that technology and the internet has opened doors for people… Read More »
How Managers Should Engage New Hires
The first 90 days for employees are crucial to their future success within the company. While they are nervous and a little green, management needs to swoop in to ensure their first impression is a positive one. Managers should attempt to alleviate fears and make the new employee feel comfortable in their new position. If… Read More »
A Sports Model For Teamwork
If you are a manager, consider the following: Old-line hierarchical companies follow a football model of organization. Everyone lines up in a specific place under the direction of the quarterback. The quarterback is the only person responsible for seeing the whole field and determining strategy. Action stops in between plays, so the company has time… Read More »
Having Fun At Work Doesn’t Happen By Accident
Having fun at work boosts morale, productivity and creativity, while reducing burnout and turnover. But it doesn’t happen by accident. Here’s how three companies promote fun at work: Lands’ End recruits about 2,600 employees a year for its catalog business in Dodgeville, Wis. – a small town in a state with low unemployment.… Read More »
How CEO’s Handle Their Power
Emotional Intelligence CEO’s typically put in countless hours to prepare for this important company role. They tend to learn how to be a leader during their stay in middle management. Often, these managers make mistakes such as being overbearing, micromanaging, and forgetting to invest in people on occasion. Over time, they learned what they did… Read More »
Ten Ways To Welcome Your New Recruits
A brand new hire joining your team is quite the accomplishment. After countless hours of recruiting, you’ve made it to their start date. It’s time to roll out the red carpet a bit and make them feel welcome. Don’t miss this important aspect of training your new hire because you want them to stick around… Read More »
Tips For Conducting Better Training Meetings
As a team leader, conducting a productive training is challenging. Your training meeting must be informative, relevant, open for participation, fun, and motivating. Here are some suggestions for making your meetings more effective: Treat all of your team members as knowledgeable. Appreciate their experiences and their opinions. Do not lecture. How boring! Make the… Read More »
Managing Through Goal Setting
Unless you know what you want to achieve, there’s no way to measure how close you are to achieving that objective. Goals give you a standard against which to measure your progress. The goals you set for accomplishing the company’s/department’s mission must be in line with the vision and what your company wants you to… Read More »