Running a small business is hard work. Running a small business like a well-oiled machine? That’s even harder. Although large and mature organizations are not always run with efficiency and regard for their employees, there are many that do it very well. Small-to-midsize businesses can look to some of these better-run companies as an example […]
leadership development
Commit to Your People and They Will Commit to You: 5 Authentic Ways to Thrive as a Leader in 2023
Good relationships with your employees are one of the most valuable assets that you have as a manager and will help you thrive as a leader. Strong working relationships promote company success, longevity, and can mitigate burnout. These relationships don’t happen overnight; they require maintenance and implementation of new strategies, as well as an attitude […]
Don’t burn your bridges with potential boomerang employees: How you handle worker resignations will always come back around
Does this story sound familiar? Employee: I’m giving my two weeks notice.Employer: What? How can you do this to us? We had a whole career path planned out for you!Employee: Well, nobody told me about it… I was recently told the story of a hybrid employee who was dissatisfied with the career trajectory of her […]
Are your employees too demanding? How to find common ground with employees who want to work remotely
In the past few years there has been a shift in power dynamics in the workplace. Employees have become more empowered and willing to assert themselves when it comes to matters of work-life balance and productivity. They are likely to request more feedback and take firmer stances on their work schedules, particularly when it comes […]
Why your people are “quiet quitting”: The massive disconnect between employees and employers in 2022
Employees want to feel valued and appreciated. They want to know that their work is meaningful and that they both have, and contribute value to, the company. They also want to be compensated fairly, and to have opportunities for growth and development. However, employers are often more focused on the bottom line than on their […]
Why Good Management is the Key to Employee Retention: What you can do to set your company on a course of loyalty and longevity
We have previously talked about what everyone is calling “The Great Resignation,” or why employees are leaving, and what companies can do to retain talent. As fears of labor shortages grow and companies seek to entice employees to stay using a three-ring circus of “perks,” I want to look beyond broader company culture and talk […]
