A recent Goldman Sachs infographic defines the Millennial Generation as individuals born between 1980 and 2000. People in this generation have grown up in a world of immense change technologically, economically, and globally. This makes them what …
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Any team worth its weight develops from strong coaching. About 72 percent of the 191 organizations surveyed in Brandon Hall Group’s Team Development and Performance Study said team performance has an extremely positive impact on overall productivity. …
When it comes to leadership, which do you think is better: authority or influence? According to Fast Company, “a leader who applies influence rather than asserts authority is likelier to succeed.” Why is this? For one, associating …
A major key of career development is implementing a career assessment in order to develop a plan. The University of Connecticut’s Center for Career Development has provided a 3-step guide for crafting the framework of your career …
There’s never a bad time for performance evaluations. However, performance evaluations can be frustrating and worrisome for both the recipients of the performance reviews, as well as those administering them. Here are 5 tricks for improving your …
The logic behind employee appreciation is a simple concept—make employees feel appreciated, and they’ll work harder and be more loyal. But complexity comes into the situation when there is a disconnect between the type of appreciation managers …
Wanting recognition for completing work above and beyond the minimum requirement is a natural human need. Financial rewards and praise for average work can only go so far. In order to continue to receive above average work, …
Like a well-tuned vehicle, an effective employee retention strategy requires regular checkups and maintenance. If your retention strategy seems worn out, don’t be discouraged—a minor tune-up may be all you need. Keep your employee retention strategy running …
According to IDC, U.S. and U.K. employees cost businesses approximately $37 billion each year due to a lack of understanding of their roles and requirements. Not only does employee onboarding reduce on-the-job learning costs, it also saves …
According to a study from the staffing firm Robert Half Management Resources, only 10 percent of employees surveyed said their organization has an internal backup to replace them if they leave. As for the executives surveyed, only …