Today is National Be Heard Day, a day for small businesses across the country to come together and make their voice heard in a world dominated by big businesses. One of the best ways for small businesses to break through in the digital landscape is by using social media. New to the world of social … MORE >
4 Ways to Thank Your Workers on Employee Appreciation Day
Categories: Management ToolsToday is the first Friday in March, which means it is National Employee Appreciation Day. Here are four ways you can celebrate in your office, courtesy of Madison Approach Staffing Agency. Praise them quick and often Want to tell your employees, “thank you for the hard work”? Try thanking them for their hard … MORE >
The Top 5 Traits of Women Business Leaders
Categories: Diversity“The questions isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand Today marks the start of Women’s History Month. In honor of recognizing some of the great women that changed history forever, let’s take a look at five traits that many of them had in common… 1. … MORE >
Why Are Women Unhappy At Work?
Categories: Workplace CultureWomen have made tremendous strides for gender equality in the workplace. According to Christie Garton, founder of the 1,000 Dreams Fund, “a growing number of companies want more diversity in their ranks, with more females in key leadership roles.” But if this is true, why is there still a large gap between where women are … MORE >
How To Handle Negative Employee Feedback
Categories: Management ToolsI 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 >