Darleen DeRosa — May 2, 2017 Follow @onpoint_llc— May 2, 2017 Managing a team of people who work remotely may seem easier—it’s the same as managing a team in person, but with less need for interaction, right? Not so fast. Virtual leaders actually need to make more of an effort in almost every sense. They … Continue reading 6 Simple Tips for Motivating Remote Employees
William Comcowich — April 27, 2017 Follow @GleanTeam— April 27, 2017 As more companies adopt social media listening, some are monitoring online comments of employees. But before they take action against an employee for posting disparaging remarks about their brands, they had best check with their legal counsel. Acting hastily can land a company in … Continue reading Managing the Risks of Monitoring Employees on Social Media
Danny Wong — April 25, 2017 Follow @dannywong1190— April 25, 2017 By the year 2020, it is estimated that over 70% of the U.S. workforce will be mobile, or a total of over 105 million workers. At the same time, a recent study by Deloitte on global human capital trends found only 6% of leaders … Continue reading How To Optimize Your Workforce Management Strategy For Mobile Employees
Johnny Duncan — April 20, 2017 — April 20, 2017 With all the talk, hype, suggestions, practices, and training that goes into keeping employees engaged, it’s troubling that disengagement is still an issue in so many organizations — especially considering the significant bottom line impact it can have. The Bureau of National Affairs found that … Continue reading 5 Simple Strategies to Inspire Disengaged Employees
AJ Agrawal — April 16, 2017 Follow @ajalumnify— April 16, 2017 Change is inevitable, and the strongest companies across verticals recognize that ongoing change is a necessary ingredient to remaining competitive. Consumer behaviors today are changing at an unprecedented pace thanks to rapid technological advancements; most brands have robust dedicated social media teams, whereas ten … Continue reading 5 Ways to Lead Your Employees Through Major Organizational Changes
Brett Morgan — April 13, 2017 Follow @gothamCulture— April 13, 2017 Newsflash: People aren’t possessions. So why do we insist on treating workers like commodities? Once upon a time, employees and companies enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship. Workers stayed with one company for their entire careers, taking pride in their output and putting their noses … Continue reading Are They Employees or Widgets? The Results of People-as-Commodity Cultures
Ali Robins — April 5, 2017 — April 5, 2017 Employee disengagement is a looming issue in today’s global workforce that affects everything from company productivity to customer satisfaction. In order for companies to reverse, or better yet prevent the damaging effects of disengaged employees, there must be a constant emphasis placed on improving the … Continue reading 10 Shocking Statistics About Disengaged Employees
Julie Winkle Giulioni — April 3, 2017 Follow @julie_wg— April 3, 2017 For decades, articles, authors and studies have tried to help managers come to terms with how to motivate employees and drive optimal performance by understanding what employees really want and need from work. The list is long (and alphabetized for ease). Achievement and … Continue reading Who Knows What Employees Really Want?
Heather R. Huhman — March 31, 2017 Follow @heatherhuhman— March 31, 2017 J.D. Irving Limited (JDI) employs a large workforce of employees across four generations, spread throughout North America. Their leadership noticed the impact workplace stress was having on their staff, so they took a big first step: prioritizing employee well-being and looking for ways … Continue reading Are Your Employees Overly Stressed? Here’s How to Fix It [Infographic]
Cosette Jarrett — March 22, 2017 Follow @cosettejarrett— March 22, 2017 Hiring remote employees is catching on among businesses big and small thanks to the numerous benefits it has to offer both employers and employees (or freelancers). If you’re currently in the process of hiring remote employees or team members to complete your creative team, … Continue reading 5 Tips For Hiring Remote Employees For Your Creative Team
