FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestPrintemail Employee dissatisfaction is on the rise, especially among entry-level and mid-level employees. A recent study from Dale Carnegie Training found that only 23 percent (that’s one in four!) of non-management workers reported being engaged at their current job. Meanwhile, almost 70 percent of non-engaged workers said they would leave their current job for as […]
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Five Rules for Giving Employees Feedback
FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestPrintemailWe all know how to praise and reward, but giving constructive criticism to your employees is also important. Addressing a problem can be awkward, and many managers avoid criticizing their staff until a problem swells out of control. This is poor leadership and can be avoided by guiding employees’ performance with consistent feedback. When done […]
Six Resolutions for a Winning Corporate Culture
FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestPrintemailThe start of a new year is a great time for companies to assess their corporate environment. Consider it your corporate culture resolutions list. Here are six steps to get you started in the right direction. Be the leader. A winning corporate culture starts at the top. Sincere leaders who are transparent about their decisions, […]
Happiness at Work | How Zappos Delivers a Great Place to Work
FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestPrintemailHappiness at Work Zappos is a true American success story. Not only are they a financial powerhouse, but an amazing place to work. Zappos is an online retailer that sells shoes and other merchandise. They have approximately 1500 employees and are located in Las Vegas and at their distribution center in Kentucky. For several years […]
Job Satisfaction Survey Points to Major Workplace Issues
FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestPrintemailChart Your Course International completed the 2009 Job Satisfaction Survey in July. The survey focused on how people felt about their jobs and their working environment during the economic downturn. Respondents were asked 13 questions relating to job frustration, trust, motivation, employee retention and communication in the workplace. Over 200 people responded to the online […]
Dynamic Leadership Need Only Apply
FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestPrintemailFear and anxiety dominates the workplace. People are feeling depressed and scared. Those who have jobs are waiting anxiously for the next shoe to drop. Millions of people feel victimized by the economy. Others have given up on hope. The effect is lowering motivation and job productivity the world over. Well–It is a good […]
