According to the Oxford University Press, listening means to “take notice of and act on what someone says.” While hearing refers to “the faculty of perceiving sounds.” Spot the difference?
In an office setting, you know overcommitting is a recipe for disaster. Apply that same mindset while working from home. We understand that saying “uh-uh” doesn’t come naturally, but communicating a healthy no will avoid burning out.
Wow, what a month so far. Whether it's you, a coworker, a manager, we're all struggling (but adjusting) in our unique ways. So, let's start making empathy central to our conversations at work.
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.
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.
Giving effective peer feedback can oftentimes be difficult, and if done wrong, can cause more bad than good. Today, we’ll be discussing how you can give effective feedback to your peers and hopefully create a more positive work environment.
Sometimes finding the right words to show gratitude can be difficult, but showing your coworkers how much you appreciate them is important! We’ve compiled numerous coworker appreciation quotes that you can use to show your thanks.
With so many great benefits, prioritizing peer recognition is essential in creating a successful business. Let's discuss the various ways in which peer recognition is important, and why your company should implement it.
While neither voluntary or involuntary employee turnover are necessarily good for business, there are silver linings to both. Today, we’ll be discussing the differences between the two and the positives and negatives to both.
Sending a thank-you email to coworkers is an easy way to show your gratitude. Of course, there are pros and cons when sending a thank you email rather than a handwritten note.
Feedback is a two-way street. It should never just be from leadership to team members. Don’t get us wrong, we understand that giving feedback to your manager can be scary. But feedback is intended for all individuals.
Unlike criticism or negative feedback, constructive feedback is used to instill confidence in your team members while telling them how they can improve. The primary difference between constructive and destructive feedback is the outcome.
Truth is, delivering constructive feedback is not always easy. There's a distinct line between feedback and criticism, and oftentimes those giving feedback blur the lines. To be specific, feedback and the words you use may alter your feedback to sound more like criticism and negative.
Feedback can be given in three ways: Through constructive feedback, recognition and praise, and criticism. When it comes to helping your peers achieve success, don’t fall into the trap of focusing on just positive feedback and criticism.
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