Laying someone off is one of the hardest decisions a business person can make. Firing in general is always hard, but in this case, the person probably deserves their job. They are being let go not because of something they did but because external factors have made it no longer sensible to keep them employed. […]
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The Difference Between Diversity Training and Diversity Coaching
Diversity in the workplace is not a new concept, but it is becoming increasingly important to train and coach members of staff in this area. The models of diversity in the workplace have been in development since the 1960s and the benefits are plain to see. Businesses are blessed with better decision making and improved […]
5 Employee Engagement Tips for Remote Employees
In today’s uncertain business climate, it is increasingly important to maintain engagement and productivity among your remote employees. With distributed teams gaining prevalence in the workplace, it can be tricky to navigate the challenges of working together across time zones and digital spaces. Fortunately, there are simple ways to build a sense of community, trust, […]
7 Worthwhile Financial Incentives to Keep Your Employees Engaged
“Quiet quitting” has been having a big, scary moment: According to a 2022 study by Gallup, more than 50% of the American workforce has admittedly stopped giving its all at the office. That stat may rightfully strike fear into the heart of the average small business owner. After all, people can be your greatest asset… […]
3 Principles to Be a Great Business Leader, Not a Manager
I have a pretty straightforward philosophy on the types of head honchos that are out there. Simply put, there are the leaders and there are the managers.
Protect Your Employees’ Rights With These 8 Tips
Protecting workers’ rights should be at the top of every small company owner’s priority list. Various laws enacted to promote fair and equal protection for all employees give the direction required to educate companies and employees on the relevance and value of good employee treatment. Image credit Emphasizing employee rights benefits employees and businesses by […]
How to Make Life Easier for Your Frontline Teams
Nearly 80% of the global workforce are frontline workers in hospitality, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and other professions where there isn’t a work-from-home option. These workers don’t spend the majority of their working hours sitting in front of a computer. Even as many employees and employers pivoted to use technology as working from home became necessary, […]
The Benefits of Lean Operating Principles for Small Businesses (And How to Realize Them)
If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur that has been around for a while, chances are you have heard about the concept of lean business operations. It’s an idea that’s been popular in the manufacturing sector for many years. In fact, global auto manufacturing giant Toyota invented the idea — and it turned […]
3 Ways to Be a Better Boss to Your Employees’
Pixabay Nobody wants to be a bad boss. However, there are plenty of them around. Most people know what it’s like to work under an employer who treats their staff badly, have no management skills, or are quite frankly incompetent. But these terrible bosses are rarely self-aware enough to realise their own shortcomings. But even […]
5 Ways to Foster Workplace Wellness Culture
Over the past few years, the concept of the workplace has changed dramatically. Expectations in the workplace have also changed. Advances in technology and multi-generational teams have redefined the modern workplace in many ways. More and more employees in these next generations are looking for something beyond the traditional approaches to employee engagement. They want […]
