Communication is important, especially in the workplace. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to communicate well. Barriers to communication within the workplace can create misunderstandings and tension. Below are 8 barriers […]
In today’s fast-changing workplace, retaining top talent is a major challenge for most businesses. According to new research of more than 600 US businesses with 50-500 employees, 63.3% of companies […]
Employee retention is without a doubt one of the most intense challenges most companies face today. A study by Employee Benefits News on employee retention found that the average cost […]
Over the past decade, a lot has been said and written about Millennials in the workforce. As you may have noted, not all have been complimentary when it comes to […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace is one of the unfortunate realities employers have to deal with. Most companies have a workplace sexual harassment awareness training policy in place which is […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace is internationally condemned and seen as a violation of human rights. It lowers workplace productivity and increases absenteeism and staff turnover. Despite this, it remained […]
Communication is the key to success in any business. If you are able to communicate effectively, you will be able to achieve a higher level of professionalism and efficiency at […]
Employee retention is a critical issue in the workplace today as companies compete for talent in a tight economy. Retaining top employees has many benefits, for example: Top performers bring […]
Sexual harassment is a major problem in today’s workplace that employees and companies frequently have to deal with. Besides the emotional trauma and decreased performance it causes, it can lead […]
Does the topic of gender identity seem too personal or difficult to address within your business? Or maybe you feel that it’s not a problem in your workplace because you’re […]
Richard Branson, founder of The Virgin Group, said: ”If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.” Employees are a company’s most important customers. In […]
According to a Forbes article by Larry Alton, corporate culture is becoming increasingly important in the continually evolving workplace. He continues to say that millennials – (being the generation driving […]
The explosion of social media has significantly changed the way people communicate both at home and work. With smartwatches, smartphones, and tablets providing immediate access to social media accounts, notifications, […]
What does a company need to be successful? Most people would say a solid business plan and investors, but although these are important factors, there’s one thing all successful companies […]
One of the most significant challenges managers face is how to react appropriately to poor performance in the workplace. You may have a great team of highly skilled and trained […]
Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success – Henry Ford (1863-1947). As most readers will know, Henry Ford became quite successful in the motor […]
Customer service can make or break a business. But what exactly is customer service, and why is it so important? Customer service means providing excellent support to existing and prospective […]
The workplace is an environment in which people with different worldviews, communication styles, and personalities interact – differences that can be a source of conflict if employees aren’t adequately trained […]
The working world, as we knew it, is not the same anymore. Artificial intelligence, automation, and the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the nature of the workplace. Businesses realize they must […]
An organization’s corporate culture is vitally important for the overall health and success of the company, its employees, and its customers. But what does corporate or company culture mean, and […]