When you engage your employees in your training efforts, you give them the motivation to learn, and to use their new knowledge and skills to do their jobs better. Otherwise, your staff may tune out if they keep experiencing sessions that seem like a waste of time. If you’re serious
Most of us look up to someone else whom we consider a role model. Chances are that person has a successful career in the field of our choice and a happy personal life as well. Both are necessary for a person to have a good life overall. So when we
One of the most important aspects of managing a successful team is making sure that there is open communication between all the team members and between them and management. Here are some tips for improving communication in the workplace. Maintain the Right Atmosphere If you want your employees to feel
A lot of people think that it isn’t necessary to be genuine when you’re in business. In fact, they might even think the opposite: that you’re more likely to be successful when you’re a little cunning or wily. We all see the effects of flattery, backbiting and scheming. It often
When we see successful people, we are blown away by how confident they are. They seem so casual when they appear on TV or when they’re addressing a group of people. They seem to know what they’re talking about when they write essays or answer questions in an interview. They
The topic of motivating employees seems to draw an annoyed response when brought up. Countless articles and suggestions on how to properly motivate employees flood the internet. All offering something different, and although it may be good advice, rarely is it easily taken and applied. Seldom do these articles talk
In light of recent laws regarding the legalization of medicinal marijuana, employers must establish a balance between maintaining an inclusive work environment that still focuses on employee safety. A CBS News poll recently reported that 88% of Americans now favor legalization of medicinal marijuana. With this shift in public opinion
“Pets need to settle into their new home, and just like a child, establish a bond during the initial phases of ownership.” A new type of paid leave sweeping most of the nation and some parts of the world is referred to as “pawternity” leave. Provisions are now being made
It’s easy to get worked up with little things when you’re at work. You always feel like people are looking at you and judging you. So you also end up judging yourself and feeling bad even if you’ve only made a small mistake. How Anxiety Works Most people tend to
Where you are today is the end result of all your decisions. For example, you have a job because you chose to look for and do what was necessary to get one. Imagine not ever making such a decision because you felt you had bad interviewing skills, and improving them
