First impressions are everything. That's why it's important to have the proper plan and employee development training in place to maximize employees' potentials.
According to Harvard Business Review, successful leaders explain the constraints of the project to “stay within budget” and scope. Long story short, you save time when you provide clear goals for your team. Constraints are guardrails to help steer your team in the right direction.
Employee appreciation is just as important for large companies as for small businesses. In fact, maybe more! Here are the nine employee appreciation ideas for large companies.
360-degree feedback questionnaires are the new tool of choice for evaluating employees and increasing engagement. Here we look at the good, bad, and ugly of this method as well as some strategies for utilizing them in your company.
Most of us wake up every morning thinking about our first cup of coffee. For CEO and co-founder of Equator Coffees Helen Russell, she thinks about the love and hard work behind each cup every day.
Employee turnover can be a tricky issue for businesses, and sometimes figuring out what your turnover rate is can be difficult. That’s why today we’d like to help by discussing how you can calculate your business’ turnover rate and also provide a few tips on how to reduce it.
Employee retention surveys are helpful tools that can enable you to track employee satisfaction and morale as well as plan an effective employee retention strategy. Here are some key principles that will help you put together an easy-to-use survey.
It takes practice and critical thought to be able to be a multitasker. Ironically, a good multitasker can figure out how to not actually do multiple tasks at the same exact time.
Diversity and inclusion cannot be put on the back-burner anymore. The one-and-done diversity hires and seminars don’t cut it anymore. And let’s be honest, they never have. We need to do more for our employees, our companies, and our society.
As a leader, you’re bound to encounter roadblocks, but regularly finding the silver lining helps your team recognize the positives rather than fixate on the negatives.
According to a 2003 Leadership Quarterly study, research shows that rallying the whole team behind a shared vision is more effective than connecting with team members individually.
Based on Merriam-Webster, mentee definition is "one who is being mentored." Essentially, a mentee is an individual who is willing to learn and be coached from a senior person.
According to Forbes, persuasion is a “top leadership and communication skill.” In order to persuade others and encourage real change, you need to learn how to present and explain your ideas in a way that’s easy for your audience to understand and digest.
According to Forbes, true leaders “take all the facts into account.” Candid leaders understand that cultivating trust and openness means being direct when sharing any information. In the long run, decisions that are made based on facts will simply save time and avoid doubt among teams.
According to Harvard Business Review, asking probing questions should be met with the spirit of “accelerating progress, illuminating unconscious assumptions, and solving problems.” Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Your intuition is a powerful tool because of its ability to make swift decisions based on past experiences. Compared to your gut which is just an arbitrary feeling.
According to a 2009 International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology study, our personalities “determine the ways we like to learn” and “shape how we learn.” We’re all unique learners when it comes to absorbing information.
According to a 2014 Journal of Business Ethics study, leaders who “walk the talk,” were viewed as dependable, credible, and inspirational to their teams. Remember: All talk and no show will ultimately lead to mistrust between you and your team.