Meetings are largely perceived as boring, lengthy and largely unproductive but it does not have to be this way. Asking the right types of questions can prove extremely useful for obtaining insight, encouraging introspection and making decisions that progress a project, department or the entire organization forward. Before you begin to think about the specific questions, make sure they are [...]
“Wellness” has been a buzz word in the corporate world for many years – close to two decades now. It is thrown around during the hiring process, company-wide meetings and posted on social media. Unfortunately, too many companies fall to properly implement a wellness program. Offsite meetings, conferences and other events are no exception. The irony is significant. Carving out [...]
Anyone who has worked in a sales capacity, whether it is in acquisition, sales, support, service, leadership or elsewhere knows that time, money and effort goes into generating a lead. The investment of resources, especially on bigger ticket product or services, can be daunting, especially if the prospect is a perfect fit. When that sale fails to convert into a [...]
$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 [...]
Pictures are an essential tool for telling the story of your events, making them look like a home run and giving your target audience a reason to attend the next one. This makes hiring the right photographer critical. As with any professional relationship, both parties must treat one another with courtesy and respect. The photographer must be able to take [...]
There are two distinctly different, yet equally damaging, types of ineffective managers who can cause their team a world of harm. Micromanagers, whose involvement with projects is suffocatingly close, are the more infamous of the two. However, absentee managers are just as problematic because they fail to provide the guidance and support their team needs – especially during the most [...]
There is a difference between being a manager and being a leader. Managers begrudgingly carry out the duties of their job, either doing the minimum or trying to micromanage their employees into a corner. Leaders, on the other hand, put the needs of their team and the company first, always working for the good of both. Despite the importance of [...]
Employees are perhaps the most important asset for organizations. Companies literally could not stay in business without them. Yet far too many employees feel unappreciated, underpaid, overworked and overruled. Enter the employee satisfaction survey. Savvy business leaders know that keeping employees satisfied and engaged offers the following benefits to their organization as a whole: Retention of valuable employees Motivation [...]