The pandemic was and still is a source of great financial stress for many people. And like we’ve mentioned before, employees who are focused on personal financial problems aren’t focused on their work. So why are we still talking about this? Because financial stress is still taking a toll on employees’ physical and mental health. […]
How important is a dress code now? To answer this question, you have to look at the specific business you are in and what your employees do all day. Do employees deal a lot with customers in person? If so, you want them to look nice, but a suit isn’t needed. Do they deal with […]
Flexibility is almost a cliché in the work world these days. Everyone wants more flexibility since they were sent home to work. Some employees even demand it or they’ll quit. But leaders aren’t as quick to bend on policies as they were in the throes of the pandemic. Many are afraid flexible work is equivalent […]
Ah, annual performance reviews – perhaps the most dreaded meeting of the year by both employee and boss. And now researchers say they aren’t only dreaded and ineffective: they’re potentially harmful to the people and the company. Just 14% of employees agree their performance review inspires them to improve. The other 86%? Perhaps they’re just […]
Why are some people more productive than others? And is it possible to get the slackers to kick it up a notch or two? Business researchers recently looked at those kinds of questions and found there’s science (and a few good habits) behind why some people get more done in less time, and why others […]
Many employees love working remotely. But there’s something they’re afraid of – being passed over for promotions. Are they correct? Is it really “out of sight out of mind” when it comes to remote employees? Whether that’s the case or not, that’s what they believe. While 32% of employees surveyed prefer the hybrid work […]
Most leaders want to give feedback that helps employees do better. Unfortunately, many give feedback that makes employees feel worse about themselves and their work. In fact, feedback – even if you call it “constructive” – almost always reduces employee engagement, according to Peter Bregman and Howie Jacobson, coauthors of You Can Change Other People. […]
In almost any workplace, too much communication gets in the way of productivity. Many teams – or even full organizations – face setbacks when employees ask the boss every little question, relay too much information or seek constant feedback. While leaders want – and need – to help sometimes, they also need to guide employees […]
Talk about workplace culture in 2022 and one thing is sure to come up: evolution. Cultures will continue to evolve in reaction to the pandemic that changed everything. Companies will reinvent themselves and employees will help revolutionize their workplaces. All that can only happen if leaders are open to positive transformation. It’ll be critical to […]
