In 2016, millennials (a generation usually defined by those born between 1981 and 1996) became the largest generation in the U.S. workforce. In the years to come, the members of this generation will be the ones to eventually assume the managerial reins of companies the world over. To ensure the security of your company’s future […]
Team-building events are steadily on the rise. More companies are beginning to realise that teams that work effectively together are far more productive. You can’t just throw a group of random people in the same office and hope for the best. Even a talented group of individuals will fail to achieve their goals without proper […]
Employees are the most important asset for any business. If employees fail to cooperate or are in constant conflict with each other, a business can take a major hit to its bottom line. Problems often arise when employees are not able to communicate well, and those issues are likely to be compounded even further if […]
Ideally, a performance review isn’t conducted as a monologue. Instead, in addition to providing feedback on an employee’s performance, you’ll also help the employee set goals, gain clarity on their needs, and get a better understanding of how they can best reach their fullest potential. Asking the right questions during each performance review that you […]
You’ve probably heard the expression before that your team is only as strong as your weakest link. This is especially important to keep in mind when it comes to companies and organisations. After all, employees are the building blocks of your business. The stronger the team you’ve assembled, the more robust that business will be. […]
The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania once conducted a study involving the call center at a university fundraising organisation. Employees were separated into one of three groups at random: Group 1: The employees in this group read stories from other employees describing what they perceived were the personal benefits of the […]
There’s mounting evidence suggesting that the workplace environment has a direct effect on the performance of your employees. Many different factors can affect your team’s morale, so it’s important to know how to manage every aspect that’s within your control. One of the most common issues a company can run into is managing different personalities […]
It should come as no surprise that one of the most popular resolutions in the New Year is to be more productive. The beginning of the year is a great time to turn a new leaf and start with a blank slate. People are more motivated than ever to stay the course and accomplish their […]
Looking to help your employees be more productive in the workplace? These days, there’s an app for just about any goal—including productivity. Things are as technology-driven as ever these days, so it should be no surprise that there are dozens of tools out there to boost productivity, from books and online courses to phone apps […]
The beginning of a new year is an excellent time to turn a new leaf in the workplace and give your company goals a clean slate. There’s something about the date January 1st that rejuvenates people and boosts morale. Riding on that momentum and capitalising on your team’s enthusiasm can help position you for a […]