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5 Psychological Ways to Improve Efficiency in the Workplace For most businesses, increased efficiency in the workplace leads to increased productivity with the eventual outcome being increased revenue. This is why most business owners and managers see the value of improving efficiency in the workplace, yet a diverse set of factors can prevent this from […]
The pressure to perform, lack of acknowledgment and feeling undervalued- these are problems plaguing many passionate employees in the workplace. Not for the lack of effort from managers, CEO’s etc… but the lack of awareness that employees each have their own motivation styles. Imagine this, you’ve ventured through the hiring process, found a perfect candidate […]
Why Choose Crossboarding for Your Organization? Everyone knows how crucial onboarding is to set up a new hire for success. It takes time, it takes money. It’s risky and feels like a bit of a gamble. After all, you don’t really know if the new hire is right for the job. Is there an alternative? […]
How Focussing on the Positives Can Help Your Company Have you ever noticed that when you think positively, the world seems a more positive place? Likewise, when you focus on problems, the world seems a more negative place? This notion is central to the practice of appreciative inquiry, a philosophy designed to shift organizational thinking […]
Ways Training Tech Can Grow Your Human Resources Performance As technology becomes increasingly ubiquitous across industries and in most workplaces, it is important to consider the most effective strategies to leverage this trend. While it may seem daunting to implement new technology in the workplace, making appropriate use of modern resources can prove to be […]
18% of employees are actively disengaged at work, according to a recent Gallup report. But what’s even worse than this is that a whopping 67% are not completely engaged, and this practically means that the majority of the global workforce is slacking off. The same report estimates that the cost of this kind of detrimental […]
Today she’s taking new superpowers back to the office! Restored motivation. Refreshed life values. A desire to build a career and be more effective so she could go home earlier. A professional HR manager, you can use this new mom’s enthusiasm to help her prove she’s not fitting into the statistics of post-maternity leave career […]
In episode 70 of the HRchat show, we hear from Helen Patterson. Helen is a self-described ‘Healthy Workplace Creator’, HR and Compliance expert, writer, speaker at Life Works Well, and Author at Thomson Reuters. Listen as we consider the role and outcomes associated with mentorship at work. More About Helen Patterson Helen Patterson, LL.B., LL.M., is […]
Vegan-Friendly Snacks to Fuel Your Work Week It is vital that your employees are happy, healthy and focused. Providing the right snacks can fuel your colleagues with the best nutrients and minerals to achieve and succeed. Here are 10 super-healthy vegan-friendly office snack options. 1. Flavored Nuts When you’re feeling a little sluggish or low […]
Career Priorities: How to Determine What Motivates You It’s important to recognize that our actions in life consist of a series of priorities. With almost every action, every day, we prioritize. Some priority setting is intentional and makes total sense. Some are subconscious and go on almost in the background. For example, when you take […]