Constructive feedback is something nearly all employees will encounter at some point in their career. It’s an essential component of growth and personal development. Unfortunately, not everyone responds well to constructive feedback, and the initial response of many employees is to become defensive or even angry. Here are some tips to help your team accept… Read More »
Hiring Advice
Making Turnover Easier on Your Workforce
A high employee turnover rate can be costly and have a negative impact on productivity and morale. It also presents inherent challenges for your workforce because there is often insufficient manpower and gaps in skills, which forces remaining employees to pick up the slack. Here’s how to make this transition period as easy as possible… Read More »
Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?
It’s a common question that arises during a job interview. “Why did you leave your last job?” This is arguably one of the most delicate topics you’ll address and requires you to handle the situation tactfully. Here’s how to discuss both the positive and negative aspects of past employment and what you have learned from… Read More »
How to Develop Leadership Qualities in Your Employees
Sound leadership is essential for nearly every business to operate at its peak. According to a 2015 Brandon Hall Group’s State of Leadership Development Study, “Leadership development earns a top spot year after year on organizations’ talent priority lists, but 36 percent do not have a formal leadership development strategy.” Here are some proven techniques… Read More »
What Distractions Are Reducing Productivity in Your Workplace?
Distractions in the workplace are a serious problem that takes a big chunk out of daily productivity. According to a survey from Career Builder, “Three in four employers estimate that workers waste at least two hours a day.” That means 25 percent of an eight-hour shift is wasted! But which distractions are posing the biggest… Read More »
Team-Building Tactics to Promote Teamwork
Having employees who function well as a team is vital to the health and success of virtually every business. It’s the catalyst for increased productivity, fewer errors, lower turnover and maximum profitability. But how can you effectively go about creating a team-oriented environment? Here are some practical tactics for doing so. Examine Teamwork Skills During… Read More »
Recruiting Top Talent in 2017
Recruiting isn’t what it used to be. The current economy has presented companies with a whole new set of challenges that are inherently difficult to overcome. Finding the right candidates requires an understanding of the recruiting climate and an effective strategy. Problem Areas According to a 2015 talent shortage report, there were five main problems… Read More »
Empower Your Employees to Take Ownership of Safety
Safety is a major concern for employers and an area that should receive plenty of attention. Although nonfatal workplace injuries are on the decline overall, there were still 2.9 million cases reported by private industry employers in 2015 alone. An effective way to improve the safety of your workplace is to encourage your employees to… Read More »
Revamp Your Outdated Performance Reviews
Although performance reviews are meant to provide timely feedback and optimize employee productivity, they often fall short of their mark. In fact, a study from TINYpulse that polled over 1,000 professionals found that “37 percent of respondents said that the performance review process is outdated.” Furthermore,” 42 percent felt that something important was left out… Read More »
Navigating the Difficult Performance Conversation
Performance reviews – they can be uncomfortable, awkward and downright difficult for employers to give their employees. Nonetheless, they’re integral to effectively running your workplace and keeping your employees operating at a high level. So how do you navigate the difficult performance conversation with grace and tact while providing legitimately useful feedback? Here are some… Read More »