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…
Performance Management
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Heads up, HR pros. Your employees are much more exhausted than you may think, according to a recent survey done by TinyPulse. Only 29% of employees reported not feeling that burned out, meaning 71% are "somewhat" or "very" burned out.…
Employee engagement has emerged as a critical driver of business success in today's competitive marketplace. High levels of engagement promote retention of talent, foster customer loyalty and improve organizational performance and stakeholder value. But to achieve an employee powered culture…
Training is a vital part of any growing organization, and key to good employee engagement. Employers with higher levels of employee engagement have found that investing in training and development is smart business. Well-trained, engaged employees translate into higher productivity, increased efficiency…
Research has shown that many workers want and expect remote work to continue after this pandemic is over. For manufacturing, retail, healthcare and some other areas, a presence in the workplace is the only option for employees. But where an…
As a remote company with employees widely scattered across 70 countries, TheSoul Publishing, a digital studio, has teams collaborating across many time zones. Often, just trying to set up a meeting time proved impractical. The company found that when meetings…
Do employees struggle to get things done? Or worse, do you have productivity problems throughout the company? The problems may not be where we tend to point fingers – people, processes and policies that seem to be slacking. Instead, researchers…
Recently, I was coaching a CEO who brought me into his company to help him grow and scale his business. Their revenue was flat—but why? They had a solid strategy and an impressive product but could not execute consistently and…
You want to help all employees who don't perform up to par. But it’s most difficult to manage know-it-alls who don’t recognize they need help. You know them – the ones who say, “I don’t see the problem.” Or “You’re…
HR pros: Your nightmares have finally turned into dreams. After a year when everything seemed down, employee productivity went up. While we all might have thought - at least, on instinct - that employees couldn't have possibly kept up with…
Happy employees are productive employees. To this effect, one of the best means of ensuring employee contentment is through incentive programs -- rewards that recognize professionals for their contributions. While the cost of providing incentives may seem prohibitive to some…
