I know this may sound crazy, but negative feedback from your employees is actually a blessing in disguise. The worst thing you can do is ignore them. Instead, take this as an opportunity to learn something valuable and improve your leadership skills. Here’s a few other ‘do’s and don’ts’ when receiving negative employee feedback. DO: … MORE >
4 Common Business Meeting Mistakes
Categories: Management ToolsAccording to a survey by Igloo Software, more than half of all employees find company meetings to be unproductive. While you may have important information to share, it’s essential to evaluate why you’re conducting your meetings and how often you’re scheduling them. By avoiding these common meeting mistakes, you’ll be able to get your key … MORE >
Useful Phrases For Performance Reviews
Categories: Management ToolsUnless you’re actually a robot, it’s easy to say the wrong thing at the wrong time – especially when it comes to performance reviews. It can be a struggle for managers to properly describe their employees’ behaviors. The next time you find yourself in performance review season, reference back to this helpful list of phrases, … MORE >
How Giving Back Retains Millennials
Categories: Workplace CultureStudies show that four out of five millennials think that businesses should make a commitment to the greater good. And employers are responding – with philanthropy growing at a rate of 64 percent. But to engage employees and potential customers, you need to do more than just hand over some cash. Here are a few … MORE >
Cool Job Perks For Your Employees
Categories: Workplace CultureHappy workers are the most productive workers. Which is why it’s so important for your company to keep employees happy, in any way possible. Like-minded coworkers and a friendly company culture is rewarding, but there are other unique perks that attract both existing and future employees. Here are a few options worth noting: No official … MORE >
How To Deal With Employee Conflict
Categories: Management ToolsConflict resolution is much like any other form of diversity – either you act or you don’t. When you deal with it in the workplace, look through a lens of opportunity. Conflict can be a healthy enabler of growth for your business and for all people involved. The leaders who confront issues when they … MORE >
Ways To Improve Your Hiring Process
Categories: Interview TipsFinding the right person for your company is no easy task. It’s time-consuming, stressful, and there can be serious consequences if you make a bad hire. Businesses who are successful in this process take the time to get to know the candidates and use several different strategies to help their evaluation. Attract more high-quality employees … MORE >
5 Best Apps For Small Businesses
Categories: Management ToolsIf you run a small business, you’re often pulled in several different directions all at once. You are in charge of handling everyday operations, payroll, employee issues, and everything else in between. The demands may be a bit overwhelming, but If you find yourself struggling, there are plenty of apps to help make things easier. … MORE >
Which Interview Method Is Right For Your Company?
Categories: Interview TipsAn interviewee isn’t the only one who needs to be prepared during the hiring process. An employer can maximize their efforts and gather important information about a candidate by researching and using one of these main interview methods: Interview Types Live Interviews – Face-to-face interviews are the most common interview interaction. It’s a great way … MORE >
How To Avoid Millennial Job Hoppers
Categories: Workplace CultureWe’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: millennials are job hoppers – but, is this judgement fair? There is constant chatter of millennials being at fault for always changing jobs, but what if the root of the problem is less about millennials and more about their employers? If a company isn’t providing a … MORE >