News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
Most of us no longer work on a manufacturing assembly line, or even an office environment reliant on the movement of paper between employees. Instead, the modern worker is increasingly assigned high-touch projects to be completed our own computers which require lengthy uninterrupted periods of distraction-free work. Despite this, however, our physical office environments generally […]
Tim Ferriss is a writer, investor, podcaster, and martial arts master. But above all else, he says he considers himself a teacher. When speaking with long-time friend and DonorsChoose founder Charles Best at SXSWedu, he was quick to brag about the many skills, languages, and behaviours he has learned that help him to stay at […]
Management and flowcharts go hand in hand, I speak from experience. As a manager my responsibilities include organizing, directing and controlling the activities and resources of the company I work for. This entails constant decision-making, problem-solving and planning. And if you don’t know, these are the top 3 uses of flowcharts. Basically, a flowchart is […]
Corporate Volunteering Corporate CSR programs provide both employees and the employers with a plethora of advantages and benefits. Employees are inspired and happier, while employers see these results increasing the bottom line. Check out the infographic below! To learn more visit Good Deeds Day on Facebook. About Good Deeds Day The team at Good Deeds Day have […]
Working at a desk and staring at a computer all day can be a grind. It can become dull and boring, and sometimes you just want to take a six-month vacation. We’ve all been there. So, as managers and employers, how do you keep your expectations high and increase employee performance without suffering the consequences […]
Most human resource managers understand the benefits of worker’s compensation insurance. These managers know that they do not have to fear losing anything after reporting an injury. HR managers also do not have to fear negligence lawsuits for simple work injuries. If their employees are injured on the job, workers’ compensation insurance come in to […]
Data analytics has become a primary decision-making tool for business leaders — but in order to exert the greatest impact on performance metrics, companies must begin with the employee experience.
Remembering to check your perceptions is incredibly important when interacting with others, especially in the workplace. There are many situations that can quickly turn negative and result in conflict if we fail to check our perceptions in conversations with others. This is especially true when it comes to performance management, feedback, and having difficult conversations […]
Performance management review time. It’s a dreaded time for many employees. Did you exceed expectations throughout the past year or have you been unable to impress despite your best efforts? Remember though, a performance review has become as much an inconvenience for line managers and directors as it has for employees. As the time for review […]
Each one of your employees has a different work style and management preference, so setting up a performance management strategy is challenging. However, finding a successful strategy that works for all of your employees is the key to increasing productivity, motivation, and employee engagement. Keeping conversations open and frequent helps managers determine what is best […]