by Alessandra Ceresa November 25, 2015 Follow @MissAleCristinaNovember 25, 2015 Virtual teams are becoming more and more common in the world of business, with team members spread far and wide across the globe. With the availability of the internet, companies no longer have to hire within the same country to get the talent that they … Continue reading Tips for Managing Virtual Teams
by Lori Soard November 25, 2015November 25, 2015 Even though there are 3.17 billion users worldwide on the Internet, it can seem like a small town when you do something that hurts your reputation and that of your website. Just ask former veterinarian Kristen Lindsey, who posted a photo to social media of her holding … Continue reading Rebuilding and Managing Your Site Reputation after a Total Blow Out
by Chris Rees November 18, 2015 Follow @sigmapro_ukNovember 18, 2015 In Lean Six Sigma (if you’re new to Six Sigma, why not view this post on “What is Lean Six Sigma“), or any improvement activity, there will always be change, because without change things stay the same, and if they stay the same, there cannot … Continue reading 5 Key Elements of Managing Change in Improvement Projects
Lindsey StemannNovember 7, 2015 It is hard to believe that we have entered into the last two months of 2015. We are wrapping up our first fifteen years of the millennium. In case you blinked and missed it, now is the time to pause, reflect, and think ahead to goal setting for next year. Do … Continue reading Goal Setting & Managing Year-End Pressure
Jamie NicholOctober 26, 2015 Citrix studies indicate that 64 percent of American workers would be willing to give up at least one perk to work remotely one day a week. With flexible work arrangements on the rise and as companies shift their policies to retain top talent, physical attendance at the office isn’t always a … Continue reading What You Need To Know About Managing A Remote Workforce
Jamie NicholOctober 15, 2015 Yes, Millennials now represent the majority of the workforce. And yes, Millennials bring with them a unique set of work expectations. While it’s important (and necessary) that employers understand the different work styles of the generational groups, let’s not forget that teams often consist of a generational mixed bag, and further, … Continue reading Manage People, Not Data Points: Managing Across Generational Labels
Katherine JonesSeptember 30, 2015 Performance management continues to be a foundational element of an organization’s talent management efforts. Generally, its purpose is to support and improve an employee’s performance – not just assess it—and represents all of the processes that managers may use to effectively lead, manage, develop, reward and assess employees.[1] Or at least … Continue reading Managing Performance in the 21st Century
Sean OgleSeptember 28, 2015 About a month ago, I was sitting in front of my computer just staring at the screen. I was feeling this big ball of stress in my stomach, and I couldn’t exactly place where it was coming from. I had a lot on my plate, and knew that there were things … Continue reading The Simple 4 Step Process For Managing Stress
Ian NewcombeJuly 29, 2015 Customers appreciate an easy product returns process, and multi-channel returns can be a huge selling point. High volumes of product returns are nothing new in direct retailing. Catalogue shoppers have been sending back unwanted purchases for decades. Online shopping has simply given the quantities a massive boost. Even more so than (July … Continue reading Managing Multi-channel Returns: The Low Down
Eric StrongJuly 21, 2015 This article is mainly for department heads and business owners who employ full time creative professionals. Although, it should be noted that much of this information will be helpful for employers dealing with freelance professionals and even spouses of creative professionals. There are many different types of creative people, some are … Continue reading Why Creative Professionals Will Always Have Work – Tips for Managing an Ever-Growing List of Projects
