More workplaces than ever have virtual teams. The pandemic led to an increase in remote employment of 9%, which has now increased to 15% for many high-paying positions. Given that 60% of those who started working remotely as a result of the pandemic want to do so permanently, managers must figure out how to train […]
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Why Hiring is Irrelevant if You Can’t Solve Retention
The people who work for your company are the most valuable asset. They determine the success or failure of your business. Below are some justifications for our assertion that the employees you have are great assets: Employees produce the final product, manage finances, promote your business, and maintain the records necessary for decision making. Employees […]
Six Things Each Employee Wants from Their Employer
You might think you know what your employees want from you. Perhaps you’re sure that a fun team building weekend will be a nice way for your employees to bond as a team, or that on-site gym membership would be a great perk to help them be healthier. But what employees really want and what […]
4 Ways to Increase Retention and Employee Engagement
Employee Retention and Engagement It’s a feat for businesses to retain employees for five years or more in today’s market, and the cost of losing them is high. The Center for American Progress claims that for workers earning $75,000 or less per year, the typical cost of turnover is 20 percent of the salary. The […]
Here’s How to Empower Your Employees
Employee Empowerment Smart business managers know they cannot have a successful company without the support of their staff. Research shows that employee happiness is correlated to business success. If done right, employee empowerment can be the greatest factor to business growth and operational efficiency. Listen to Elsa …and let it go. One of the foundational […]
Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us
Employee Motivation in the Workplace This is an excellent video outlining the key components of employee motivation based on Dan Pink’s book, “Drive.” Many current motivation practices in world today tend to do more harm than good. In some cases rewards have the opposite effect such has limiting creativity and innovation.
