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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Positive and constructive feedback is important for increasing employee morale and confidence. This type of feedback helps improve employee performance.
Constructive feedback for managers is just as important as constructive feedback for employees. When employees feel seen and heard, they will be more open to the constructive feedback that their manager provides them.
Constructive criticism in the workplace is important because it leads to better accountability and growth. Companies should aim for constructive feedback from their employees, not alienating them with unfair expectations.
Employee retention techniques are long-term strategies that can help you turn your disengaged employees into a loyal team. Here are eight top techniques that can transform your company.
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.
Is employee attrition taking a toll on your company? Here is a summary of effective employee retention strategies that can make your high employee turnover a thing of the past.
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.