When crises hit, they can cause significant shifts in the responsibilities resting on the shoulders of leaders, as well as the roles they are expected to play. Members of leadership may encounter any number of urgent issues that can literally make or break their organization including: Layoffs or the possibility of layoffs Team shortages due to layoffs or illness The [...]
There is no shortage of people who want to lead companies and exhibit authority. However, few of these people are true leaders. The presence of a real leader is not determined by a title. Rather, it is determined by the way he or she recognizes hope and opportunity during difficult times, instills confidence, motivates employees, inspires ideas, anticipates challenges and [...]
Problem-solving for business problems is no longer an option; the pandemic has made it mandatory. Curiosity is critical to problem-solving. Why? Revealing problems that could prove damaging to business requires asking the right questions and following them up with additional thoughtful questions. A mind that has been trained to be curious has access to a treasure trove of subjects and [...]
There has never been a better time to come up with inspiring ideas and push the limits of innovation at your business. The good news is that uncertainty offers many benefits! It provides you with a virtually unlimited field for creativity – and this could mean the difference between failure and success. The ground is fertile with possibilities right now. [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in the workplace that include corporate culture changes, interaction and employee morale. It has also increased the need for business leadership to step up innovation. While a great deal of the focus has been on implementing technology that allows employees to work remotely, technology is just one piece of the puzzle. It is essential [...]
While making your employee recognition program a priority may seem unrealistic given your already endless priority list, doing so delivers a host of very attractive benefits: Top-tier recognition programs allow organizations to see their ROI firsthand during the process of recognizing excellent work. Best-in-class companies are 21% more likely to view recognition as extremely valuable for driving employee performance.1 Best-in-class [...]
$11 billion is lost annually due to employee turnover. (1) Think about that number for a minute. It is undoubtedly a frightening statistic to any employer. Hiring new a employee costs significantly more than retaining a current one. Why has turnover become such an epidemic in recent years? The belief their voice is not heard – even if it is [...]
“Culture” has become somewhat of a buzzword in recent years when it comes to the workplace. How employees feel, communication with management and the policies that are in place all impact the overall employee experience. Successful execution of these initiatives requires time and effort, but is infinitely worth because of the many benefits it offers. Happy workers are 12 percent [...]
“Spilling the tea” is modern slang for gossip. Much like tea, gossip can stain much of the fabric of the workplace environment if left to spread. In fact, here are a few statistics to show just how much gossip impacts the organizations: How Frequent is Gossip in the Workplace? 86% of employees gossip during the workday1 Workers spend 40 [...]
Reading Time: 2 minutes A competitive market advantage is the top goal of any organization interested in growth. Could non-cash incentives such as travel be the key? Top performing companies say yes! Learn what the data says here…