A Little Recognition Can Go a Long Way Towards Satisfied Employees 10 Easy Ways to Reward Employees Some bosses feel a paycheck is the only reward an employee needs. But employees want to feel that their hard work is appreciated, whether they are paid minimum wage or a six-figure salary. Rewards like gift cards and
Employees with Big Egos Can Also Be Big Headaches If Left Unchecked Big Potential, Big Problems The “big personality” at work can be extremely beneficial to business in the right circumstances, but he/she can also present challenges to an employer and to colleagues. These tips offer advice for key ways to deal with a work
Healthy Employees Boost Morale & Productivity at Work A Healthy Company Starts With Healthy Workers The health and wellness of your employees is as important to your business as your customers and the products and services you sell. That’s why it’s more important than ever to develop an employee wellness program designed to keep your
Being Facebook Friends with Your Employees is a Recipe for Disaster It’s Not Worth the Risk More than 550 million people use Facebook each day, and your coworkers are probably part of that statistic. It can be tempting to connect with everyone from Aunt Gertrude to the guy in accounting, but use caution when adding
These 5 Simple Steps Will Significantly Better Your Business Is There An Accountability Gap? Accountability is a topic covered in basic management courses. Unfortunately, there seems to be a burgeoning gap between theory and practice when it comes to this concept. Recent surveys suggest 40 percent of employees in US organizations are not held
Proceed with Caution If you’re an employer you’ve likely had to fire people. It’s never easy and the process can be fraught with hazards. If you must let someone go, be quick, be kind and be careful. Keep in mind these nine tips for terminating an employee. 9. Consider It Carefully DO Consider the need
Companies Need to Focus Less on Products, More on Individual Employee Performance Employee Productivity is Paramount Effectual employee productivity is an integral aspect for effective company or business operations. The individual employee performances largely dictate the success of a company. Lazy, unproductive employees produce equally disappointing results while smart, productive employees contribute to a company’s
Identify Bad Employees Before They Become a Major Problem Find Them Before They Spoil the Bunch As a business owner and/or manager, you work hard and spend a considerable amount of time and money on hiring the right people. Prior experience, references and whether or not the person will fit into your company’s culture are
Identify the Individual and Organizational Capabilities that Your Company Needs to Succeed What Are Leadership Development and Organizational Development? Much has been written about the importance of developing leaders to meet the challenges of the future. A wealth of material has also been produced on organizational development (OD) and how, by overcoming the barriers to
