7 Approaches to Lead Better Internal Communication Initiatives
With the New Year quickly approaching, many begin thinking about goals and vision for the coming year. Companies are no different. The year-end is the perfect time to evaluate where you have been, where you would like to be, and exactly how to get there. A consistent goal should be improving communication practices internally. A […]
How to Ensure a Positive Culture at Your Company
Company culture is an important aspect of the workplace, and an increasingly important component for people looking to be hired at a company. An employer can offer perks like extra vacation time, a casual dress code and after work happy hours to retain employees and maintain a positive culture. While these or other similar incentives […]
Silos in the Workplace: Connecting through the Barriers
Silos, the idea that a company’s groups or departments should not or will not share knowledge with others, are prevalent in the workplace. “This type of mentality will reduce the efficiency of the overall operation, reduce morale, and may contribute to the demise of a productive company culture.” Many people see both benefits and drawbacks […]
6 Ways to Increase Employee Engagement and Development at Your Company
Only 33% of employees are engaged in the U.S., according to Gallup, and this number has been stagnant for several years. Reasons for unengaged employees range from lack of passion for a job, having leadership that is not involved, to not feeling appreciated in the workplace. While it is the responsibility of both leaders and […]
Volunteering: Corporate Social Responsibility and the Human Connection
Volunteering is more than just the “day of service” that we read about in our company newsletter or on the home screen of our intranet. Those who desire to volunteer have many reasons and motives for wanting to do so. Many organizations have commitments to corporate social responsibility – a business approach that contributes to […]
Working Remotely: The “Workplace” Could Be Almost Anywhere
You may have heard your manager say “I need my employees here in the office! That’s where collaboration and teamwork flourish!” While in-person interaction is necessary for some organizations, for others it may have added costs and stressors that employers may not have considered. Working remotely cuts costs on several fronts, including real estate, utilities […]
Find your Work-Life Balance
Finding and maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for success and happiness. Doing so does not sound so difficult in theory – work your set hours, then after you leave the office, make time for leisure activities and other obligations. But, for the average worker, it is not so simple. Sometimes you have to […]
Leaders must coach to make change successful
A soccer team is preparing for the start of their season. Players put in time and effort to improve by practicing daily, motivating each other and working on specific skills to be better as a team. The team purchases necessary equipment, coordinates referees and outlines the season’s game schedule. After planning and preparation, everyone is […]
Every Leader Should Have These Attributes
Only 21% of employees in the U.S. agree that “their performance is managed in a way that motivates them to do outstanding work,” according to a Gallup poll. That means 79% of people in the workplace feel that leadership does not do their job effectively – to lead by example and help make the employee […]
Amplify Your Human Resource Department with Social Collaboration
Each Human Resource department handles day to day operations, and any or all of the following: recruiting, screening, interviewing and placing workers. They also regularly take on employee relations, payroll, benefits, and training. Further, Human Resource managers plan, direct and coordinate administrative functions and act as a middleman between employee and management. The department is […]