But in order to build this communication infrastructure, leaders need to reflect on how to ensure a clear flow of internal communication. That starts with understanding the types of communication. To be specific, asynchronous communication.
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.
As many of us took over kitchen tables, couches, home offices, and even our bedrooms the last year left many people struggling to connect with others via Zoom, Slacks, Teams, and many other apps.
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.
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?
You’ve probably heard that cliché statement, “Feedback is a gift!” from mentors, supervisors, and bosses more times than you care to remember. Sure it’s catchy, but is it true?
At the core of everything… Communication is the key skill that keeps the world spinning (not up for debate). Harvard Business Review recently found that spurts of rapid-fire communication, with intervals of silence, leads to higher performance.
Since our launch, we've heard the growing need for more customization when it came to gathering feedback. Now with Custom Surveys, you'll be able to gather feedback on specific skills based on the peers you're asking and your interactions with them.
When Fortune magazine asked former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi, what the most important leadership advice she received, Nooyi said, “Whatever anybody says or does, assume positive intent.” It makes for a smoother conversation with your peer when you assume good intentions.
An employee retention policy is the set of rules and regulations that employers use to keep their employees from quitting. Think of it as a set of company guidelines that keep your employees loyal and satisfied, their needs met and their accomplishments recognized.
Are turnover costs taking a generous bite out of your company’s expected profits? Here is a rundown of top employee retention ideas and how to implement them.
Employee retention best practices have the potential to make or break your team. Here are 7 effective best practices that can lead to lower turnover and an engaged, productive workforce.
Employee retention has never been more critical than today, when a disengaged workforce and high voluntary turnover rates are costing businesses billions. This guide provides an overview of employee retention strategies, principles, and best practices.
If you’ve been debating whether employee engagement is worth the trouble of implementation, this post is for you! Discover 11 benefits of employee empowerment and how you can make them real in your organization.
Techniques for building employee empowerment can transform your workforce and give you an easy edge over your competition. Here is a rundown of the 17 best techniques.
Employee empowerment is a strategy you want to implement if you’re serious about employee engagement. These ten employee empowerment examples demonstrate how easy it is to implement empowerment programs that increase productivity, boost creativity, and take your retention numbers sky-high.
Employee empowerment is a cutting-edge new employee engagement strategy that involves inviting employee participation in decision-making, leadership, and even ownership of a company. This article examines how to implement employee empowerment ideas in your organization.
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.