The origin of the English proverb, ‘Kill them with kindness,’ dates back to the mid-1500’s. In today’s workplace, ‘Capitalize on kindness,’ would be much more appropriate. Here are four reasons why. 1. Inspires employees. The Zenger Folkmanstudy, which tracked 51,836 leaders, showed that the most likable leaders who expressed warmth were also the most effective. Leaders who act…
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Three Factors that Influence Employee Stars’ Decision to Stay Onboard
When top talent leaves an organization, the immediate impacts on the department can feel tragic. Since employee engagement has barely budged in the last few years, many organizations are focused on developing better attraction and retention strategies. Gallup recently asked employees what they consider most when deciding to take a job with a different organization. Here are three factors…
Three Ways Remote Workers Can Pump Up Productivity
According to Global Workplace Analytics, more than 60% of employers that allow remote work report increases in productivity among telecommuters. Perhaps you are among the work-at-home, non-self-employed population which has grown by 103% since 2005. If so, here are three ways to pump up your productivity. Ensure your workspace is set up for success. One…
Three Ways Managers Can Maximize Employee Engagement during the Holidays
With all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, many employees wonder if it really, ‘tis the season to be jolly. While businesses are focused on fulfilling customers’ needs in an effort to grow their share of holiday consumer spending, many managers fall short on recognizing the employees who actually provide the customer…
Leaders Must Encourage Employees to Grow or They’ll Go
When Gallup asked employees who were considering a career change or had recently switched employers to rate particular factors that influenced their decisions, the results were a bit surprising. Most employers assume that the primary motivator for a career change is increased income, however as the results show, other factors are more important. According to…
Three Reasons to Tackle Tough Tasks First
It’s tempting to start the day focusing on easy tasks before addressing more challenging ones. Procrastination is the bane of human existence, but you can overcome it by tackling difficult to-do’s earlier on in the day. Dale Carnegie said, “You can get ahead in the world. But you will have to work, you will have…