Employees
Break the Ice, Break the Stress: Making Remote Meetings Fun
Break the Ice, Break the Stress: Making Remote Meetings Fun Workers love remote work flexibility, but not virtual meetings Making virtual meetings more enjoyable and engaging increases team connection Better meetings come with embracing fun and humorous ice breakers Bosses who use humor are more likable Know your audience and time icebreakers with discretion –…
Read MoreUnlocking Productivity: The Case for the Four Day Work Week
Unlocking Productivity: The Case for the Four Day Work Week The four day work week is a trend that supports that productivity and revenue are possible with a shorter work week Small businesses may experience greater impact because they can integrate changes more swiftly Staff creativity and innovation flourish under reduced hours, improving talent retention…
Read MoreEnsuring Growth of Middle Managers is Crucial for a Flourishing Workplace
Ensuring Growth of Middle Managers is Crucial for a Flourishing Workplace Upskilling middle managers can lead to better productivity and performance. Foster a culture of learning and development through upskilling. Improve decision-making and problem-solving abilities through professional development opportunities. Investing in the growth of middle managers can attract and retain top talent. Keeping pace with industry…
Read MoreWhy Treating All Employees as Leaders Can Benefit Your Company
Why Treating All Employees as Leaders Can Benefit Your Company Empowering all employees can lead to a culture of innovation and creativity. Leaders at all levels of the organization can drive performance and results. Recognizing and rewarding leadership behavior can promote accountability and achievement. Empowered employees are more engaged and committed, leading to higher retention…
Read MoreThe Power of ‘Entry Interviews’ and ‘Stay Interviews’: Tips from Adam Grant
The Power of ‘Entry Interviews’ and ‘Stay Interviews’: Tips from Adam Grant Many employers hold ‘exit interviews.’ Wharton psychologist Adam Grant suggests conducting “entry interviews” and “stay interviews” to create a positive work environment and retain top talent. An entry interview is a meeting with new employees to discuss their expectations and experiences during onboarding.…
Read More15 Tech Tools to Elevate Your Work-Life Balance
15 Tech Tools to Elevate Your Work-Life Balance Mastering time management and prioritization through technology enables focusing on vision, innovation, and growing the business. Tools like Trello, Asana, and Slack help create clear schedules and facilitate team collaboration. Doist and Evernote help prioritize and categorize tasks efficiently, while LastPass securely stores passwords and sensitive data.…
Read MoreAmping Up Productivity with the “Quiet Protocol”
Amping Up Productivity with the “Quiet Protocol” Employees are constantly interrupted in today’s hyper-connected world, disrupting productivity The “Quiet Protocol” allocates solid chunks of uninterrupted time for employees to focus on important work Pioneering research highlighted how interruptions negatively impact productivity; dedicated distraction-free periods saw productivity surge 65% Employers should draw clear boundaries for quiet…
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