Kelsey LloydMarch 31, 2015 More employees are working remotely now than ever before. For many, the virtual workplace helps to create a better work-life balance. However, the isolation of working remotely can often lead to employees feeling that their work is less valued or overlooked. Keeping remote employees engaged is essential in a virtual workplace. … Continue reading Leading Employees From a Distance
Margaret JacobyMarch 22, 2015 Companies of all types and sizes fire/terminate employees for a wide range of reasons. However, firing or terminating employees has consequences if not accomplished appropriately. Even though the “employment-at-will” principle gives most employers the power to terminate employees at their own discretion, it does not mean that they can do so in … Continue reading Five Risks When Small Businesses Fire/Terminate Employees
Personal Branding BlogMarch 21, 2015 If you want your business to be successful, it is essential to invest in your employees. When people feel being valued, they work harder and generally, do the best they can. Otherwise, the turnover rate increases, the productivity of your business drops and as a result, the costs increases faster. … Continue reading Invest in Your Employees for a Successful Business
Alexandra De ClerckMarch 6, 2015 Social media is all about creating brand awareness and delivering your message to the right people. Companies are seeking brand ambassadors to spread their message across social media, but many companies forget that their most important and loyal brand ambassadors are their employees themselves. Especially companies targeting Millennials, people born … Continue reading Empower Employees To Become Social Media Ambassadors
David KigerMarch 2, 2015 It’s a harsh reality that a lot of companies nowadays don’t care too much about retaining employees. However, it’s important to realize that not everyone is replaceable, and having a tight-knit team of employees can be more beneficial than you realize. Businesses that focus on employee retention not only attract better … Continue reading Struggling To Retain Employees? Revamp Your Strategy
Shelly DuttonMarch 1, 2015 Decision making and running a business are synonymous no matter your role, the size of your company, or industry in which you compete. Some decisions can be as difficult as determining whether the timing is right to enter a new market. Others can appear to be simplistic in nature; however, they … Continue reading 3 “Simple” Business Decisions That Impact The Future Of Your Employees’ Work
Shelly DuttonFebruary 12, 2015 Though your employees may show up each morning with bright, smiling faces, secretly (or sometimes not), 70% of them are just not that into you. They may say they are satisfied, but are their hearts really into it? Generally, you won’t know until they bolt when the next hot job opportunity … Continue reading Why 70% Of Your Employees Aren’t Into You – And How You Can Get Them Back
Leslie BrokawFebruary 7, 2015 At Mitel, an Ontario business communications company, managers have enlisted 1,600 people to become actively involved in social media. Ontario business communications company Mitel has been around for 41 years, but its profile is low. Martyn Etherington, the company’s chief marketing officer and chief of staff, is out to change that … Continue reading How Quickly Can You Get Employees Tweeting About Your Company?
Simina IgnatJanuary 30, 2015 Even though it’s 2015 already, social media practices can still be a hit and miss for many companies, no matter if they’re big or small. Truth is, we love to read articles about what to do and what not to do as businesses in social media, and the internet is loaded … Continue reading Dos and Don’ts In Social Media For Your Company’s Employees
Dan NewmanJanuary 12, 2015 By 2020, the Millennials are going to overtake their elders as the largest portion of the workforce. With more than 76 million of them, this generation is made up of those born between 1980 and 2002. And their impact on the workplace is about to felt. For many companies in the … Continue reading 4 Tips For Keeping Millennial Employees Engaged
