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Can You Make Sure Your Employees Are Safe After Selling Your Startup?

by Steve Little Follow @SteveLittleOctober 23, 2016 On the short list of things company leaders worry about are the people who depend upon them for their livelihood. But when a sale is on the horizon, the fates of employees aren’t always guaranteed. The reality is that people and processes are important parts of a business, … Continue reading Can You Make Sure Your Employees Are Safe After Selling Your Startup? →

When Employees Want to Volunteer But It’s Tough to Leave the Office

Employee Advocacy

by Ryan Scott Follow @causecastOctober 15, 2016 Sometimes, employees have the best of intentions but just don’t have the time or flexibility to volunteer. How can you engage all of your employees in volunteering so that everyone feels that they’re part of your corporate culture of giving back? Employee volunteer and giving isn’t a one-size … Continue reading When Employees Want to Volunteer But It’s Tough to Leave the Office →

10 Reasons To Let Your Employees Take Naps At Work [Infographic]

Productivity

by James Brockbank Follow @BrockbankJamesOctober 3, 2016 In order for us to function to the best of our ability at work each day, we need three things; food, water and sleep. Water is the easiest of the three to keep on top of, as there are very few jobs that won’t let you have a … Continue reading 10 Reasons To Let Your Employees Take Naps At Work [Infographic] →

Millennial Employees Have an Attitude Problem, But Not The One You Think

Millennials

by Ryan Scott Follow @causecastSeptember 23, 2016 Do you buy into the perception that Millennial employees are entitled, needy and lazy? If so, then you’re the one who might just need a little attitude adjustment. Far from being divas, a new report says that Millennials actually err on the other extreme, driving the rise of … Continue reading Millennial Employees Have an Attitude Problem, But Not The One You Think →

Engaging and Motivating Employees: Reward vs Recognition

Employee Engagement

by Warren Tanner Follow @warrentannerSeptember 22, 2016 The challenge of motivating employees to perform to their full potential is one that every workplace faces. Managers can feel that their staff would be more productive if they were more committed, while employees typically feel overworked and undervalued. So what are the best methods to increase employee … Continue reading Engaging and Motivating Employees: Reward vs Recognition →

How Can You Best Encourage Employees to Attend Events Related to Your Industry in Your Community?

Event Management

by Young Entrepreneur Council Follow @YECSeptember 12, 2016 1. Subsidize or Pay the Event Fee At our company, we have a policy where we will cover or subsidize event costs or courses that are related to our industry or will help an employee further their professional development. By reminding employees about this policy, I find … Continue reading How Can You Best Encourage Employees to Attend Events Related to Your Industry in Your Community? →

3 Ways Disgruntled Employees Can Put you Out of Business

Employee Engagement

by Chris BrenesSeptember 12, 2016 Employee turnover happens, doesn’t it? It’s an unfortunate byproduct of being a business owner. Not everyone’s finish line is your finish line. But you probably learned that long ago. No matter what type of internal culture you have, employee turnover is something that you’re going to have to deal with. … Continue reading 3 Ways Disgruntled Employees Can Put you Out of Business →

Why Your Employees May Not Trust You

Employee Advocacy

by Bryan Rusche Follow @BryanRuscheSeptember 2, 2016 Trust at work is the key to engagement, collaboration, and ultimately, an organization’s ability to achieve its goals. Trust in leadership is particularly important in enabling an organization to perform to its potential. In fact, it’s the relationship between managers and employees that is most correlated with higher … Continue reading Why Your Employees May Not Trust You →

Top 5 Ways to Show Your Employees You Appreciate Them

Employee Motivation

by Sarah Beth JonesAugust 25, 2016 A happy employee is a successful employee. I’m not saying you have to praise your employees every single day, but you should try to show them that you appreciate them and their work. I know things get busy and sometimes you forget, but make it a point to say … Continue reading Top 5 Ways to Show Your Employees You Appreciate Them →

Is Recruiting Your Competitors’ Sales Employees Profitable?

Effective Hiring

by Personal Branding BlogAugust 24, 2016 With relative frequency, our recruiters come across organizations that believe it to be an advantageous strategy to recruit from their competition. This is understandable. On the surface, the strategy appears to carry merit. Employers assume that those who have experience in a field will need less ramp-up time, less … Continue reading Is Recruiting Your Competitors’ Sales Employees Profitable? →