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How Feedback Can Help You to Be Strong and Kind While Running a Business

How Feedback Can Help You to Be Strong and Kind While Running a Business

You might think that it’s not possible to be strong and kind while running a business. Most people believe this to be the case. And, in general, when you think of a boss, an employer or a supervisor, you think of someone authoritative as opposed to someone kind and genial. But why

Turn Negative Feedback Into a Positive Experience

Turn Negative Feedback Into a Positive Experience

When someone at the office gives you negative feedback, what’s your first instinct? Maybe you want to spit out a quick defense, such as, “I’m not like that!” Maybe you want to counter the criticism with some negative feedback of your own for the other person. Or maybe you want

Human Resources Opportunities: Remote Workforce

Human Resources Opportunities: Remote Workforce

Human resources departments have been challenged by a rapidly diversifying force that is working across multiple territories, platforms, and through changing job structures such as remote work by employment or contracting. These workplaces have the potential to create agile, highly motivated and tech-prepared employees. But challenges include unifying systems, languages,

Employee Engagement is Good, But Watch for Burnout

Employee Engagement is Good, But Watch for Burnout

When an employee loves her job, she does better work. The employer keeps her busy with new challenges, and she keeps doing her job efficiently. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out this way. Sometimes, the employee keeps going until she can’t go anymore. An employee engaged with her work is

Communication: Adding Value to the Lives of Customers, Associates, and Employees

Communication: Adding Value to the Lives of Customers, Associates, and Employees

Communication doesn’t just mean salesmanship i.e., trying to sell what you’re making to other people. It means listening to what people have to say, understanding their needs and trying to help them to fulfill those needs. At heart, communication is less about talking to people and more about helping them,

5 Steps for Working Efficiently with Your Team Members Part 2/2

5 Steps for Working Efficiently with Your Team Members Part 2/2

In Part 1 of this article, we discussed the first 3 steps to working efficiently with your team members. Now we will discuss the remaining 2 steps that will help you effectively manage your workload while working along with your team. 4.) Once you figure out everything your team needs

5 Steps for Working Efficiently with Your Team Members Part 1/2

5 Steps for Working Efficiently with Your Team Members Part 1/2

When you work in a team office setting, it can be challenging to get everything done- both with your daily workload and additional projects. While you can’t control certain factors around you, including the pace and work ethic of your team members, there are things you can do to visually

The Importance of Being Polite and Courteous

The Importance of Being Polite and Courteous

Mind your manners. Be respectful. Customers come first. These are all phrases we’ve heard before, but do we always follow them? Unfortunately, it’s easy to fall into the trap of being impolite and discourteous, even though neither of those things are that difficult. Courtesy Isn’t Common You’ve probably heard the