How appreciated your employees feel is a major factor in retention and engagement levels, so the holiday season is an opportune time to focus on it. This year especially has been so challenging for businesses and workers alike, so some holiday cheer is in order – even if you don’t have much of a budget ...
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Employee satisfaction is the root of a successful business – if your team isn’t happy, they are less likely to be engaged with their work, and morale and performances suffer. However, it can be challenging as a leader to get the feedback necessary to address issues and create positive changes before it’s too late and ...
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October is Cybersafety Month, an effort by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to help Americans in their personal and professional lives stay safe online. Businesses are especially vulnerable to cyber-attacks, and they can have devastating consequences from confidential information being stolen to negatively affecting your reputation. Check out these ...
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The easy wireless network access to Wi-Fi in the office can also make it a cybersecurity risk. From guests inadvertently coming across sensitive information to hackers using a weak Wi-Fi protection to access your network and infect it with malware that allows them to view and steal data. October is Cybersecurity Month, so it’s the ...
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Engaged employees are “those who are involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace,” according to Gallup. Unfortunately, many employees struggle to be fully engaged because they are stressed, burned out, or feel like their work lacks purpose; however, this can be remedied by leadership making it a priority to cultivate a work ...
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If the notion of having access to millions of professionals, who are providing their resumes and are generally open to being contacted, is appealing, then LinkedIn should play a major part of your recruiting strategy. When you’re trying to fill positions, simply posting an ad and seeing who applies makes it likely that you may ...
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As you advance in your career, you are less likely to focus directly on work that utilizes your technical expertise and will instead need to learn a new skill set: management. Most promotions entail some form of leadership, and while there are people who may be naturally inclined to be leaders, it is a skill ...
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Strong leadership skills are essential for engagement and productivity, regardless of the level of one’s seniority. When your employees have leadership skills, they are in a better position to make strategic decisions, develop innovative new ideas, and manage their time more effectively to focus on impactful tasks. Turn your employees into strong leaders with these ...
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Remote work is beneficial in many ways, from reduced overhead costs to increased productivity. However, there is one potential downside: a lack of a sense of teamwork. It can be challenging to form personal connections without the opportunities for brief but meaningful interactions that occur in person.  Foster teamwork with your remote employees with these ...
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June is National Safety Month, which is officially observed by the National Safety Council (NSC), a nonprofit organization that advocates for safety awareness to prevent accidents that result in injury or death. Workplace accidents in the US had a total cost of $170.8 billion in 2018 (NSC), from medical expenses to productivity loss. Protect your ...
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