Tips for Becoming More Productive at Work
There never seems to be enough hours in the day. If you feel like you’re constantly spinning your wheels, you may wonder if you simply aren’t focused enough. But the truth is, productivity is an ongoing challenge for many people. Finding small ways to accomplish more can actually give you an edge over the competition. […]
Communicating Effectively with Your Employees
The way you communicate with your employees makes a big difference in their morale. Since morale has been linked to productivity, poor communication means you may not be getting the most out of the people you’re paying. As a leader, good communication not only keeps your employees happy, but it sets a good example for […]
Using Behavioral Types to Resolve Employee Conflicts
Whenever two or more people get together on a daily basis, conflict is inevitable. This is especially true in the workplace, where passion for the work you’re doing can lead to disagreements. If you supervise teams of employees, though, these issues will get in the way of accomplishing your goals. Before you can effectively address […]
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Behavioral Profiles for Your Team
Companies across the globe are using the DISC behavioral profile to build and manage their teams. Provided by TTI Success Insights, this tool allows employers to assess various behavior styles in order to optimize their team’s performance. But as the solution has become more popular, several misconceptions and errors have emerged. Here are 10 of […]
Eliminate Turnovers in Your Organization
Every time you lose an employee, a time-consuming and costly process begins. You have to not only put effort into recruiting and vetting the best person to fill the vacant position, but you also must onboard and train the new employee. One of the best things you can do for your annual budget is to […]
Selecting the Right Candidate When Promoting from Within
Promoting from within can be much trickier than it seems on the surface. If there’s only one clear candidate for the position, the biggest complication is making sure you don’t ruffle any feathers among the people you don’t choose. However, if you have multiple qualified candidates, you’ll also want to make sure you choose the […]
Helping Your Employees Find Career Satisfaction
Are your employees happy? That big smile you see as they head out the door on Friday afternoon doesn’t count. Employee satisfaction plays an integral role in work performance, so it benefits you, the employer, to monitor worker morale and find ways to address any shortfalls. Before you can ensure your employees are on the […]
Does Your Training Align to the Vision + Mission of Your Company?
Training is an important part of building a productive, happy workforce. But many training programs focus heavily on the daily activities of an employee, which loses sight of the overall mission of your company. It’s important that every employee understand not only the tasks being performed, but how that work helps meet your company’s overall […]
Dig Beyond the Resume to Understand Behavioral DNA
When you hire an employee, you usually start with a limited amount of information. A person’s resumé lists education and career achievements, but that tells you little about how the person will perform once hired. You can try getting a feel for someone’s personality during an interview, but that only works if you fully understand […]
Do You Know What Motivates Your Employees?
If you look around at your team, it’s probably easy to see that each person has a unique personality. They may have altered that personality slightly to fit the current environment, but if you carefully observe their behaviors each day, you’ll begin to see the underlying personality traits that make the person most comfortable. Using […]
