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 […]
If there’s one thing we all learned from 2020, it’s that we can never predict what’s waiting around the corner. The only constant the past year was change, and the […]
The last twelve months have seen unprecedented changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, racial and social unrest, weather-related disasters, and other events. These changes have resulted in many companies rethinking […]
Over the last decade, the workplace has changed drastically. A growing number of companies have an extended workforce – freelancers, outside sales representatives, and other roles that no longer directly […]
Managers of people (versus products) are an important part of any company. They connect the managing director with the employees, helping ensure effective internal communication and a productive organization. Despite […]