Every day, more and more companies are coming to understand the importance of instilling health and wellness programs for their employees. The benefits, after all, are seemingly endless. Employee wellness programs have been shown to improve productivity, decrease absenteeism, improve employee retention, improve employee recruitment, increase employee morale, and more. In our last blog, we […]
Recently in our blogs, we’ve been discussing the importance of corporate wellness programs. Thus far, we’ve shared 5 benefits of such programs (read about them here) and have also discussed 9 easy ways you can contribute to your employees’ health and wellness this week (learn how here). Perhaps for the first time ever, health and […]
In our last blog, we discussed the 5 benefits to employee health and wellness programs. More and more companies are beginning to understanding the importance of health and wellness in the workplace, even offering certain perks within this space as incentives when recruiting new talent. It’s well worth it. As discussed in our previous blog, […]
As a business owner, you may be constantly on the lookout for opportunities to grow and invest in your business, but don’t forget to invest in your team as well. After all, the people inside the company are your company’s future, so it’s in your best interest. Not only does it help to grow […]
According to a recent study, approximately 40% of employees experience persistent stress or excessive anxiety on a daily basis in the workplace. It’s a costly epidemic. Karen Higginbottom over at Forbes writes, “Employees suffering from high stress levels have lower engagement, are less productive and have higher absenteeism levels than those not working under excessive pressure…” “The […]
Within the work place, training can often be something that’s only experienced by new employees. Many businesses see it solely as a necessity for helping the individual start in their new role; however, to do so would be a mistake. Effective and ongoing employee training can be greatly beneficial to your business. While the investment […]
As we come to the end of another year, many of us will look back on the twelve months behind us to assess our strengths, better understand our areas of improvement, and determine what our goals will be in the New Year. It’s an exciting time for most people. January brings with it the feeling […]
With a New Year just around the corner, you’ve no doubt started giving thought to your goals for 2018. As a leader, chances are you’ll meet with your team for annual planning to chart the course of your company’s growth for the next year, to prepare for new growth, and to plan for any challenges […]
I remember my first day as a manager. I knew all the things I needed to do to be a good and effective first-time manager, but when it came to actually doing them, that’s when I realized that there is a big difference between knowing how to do something in theory…and actually doing it […]
The most successful leaders know that you never stop learning. They’re continuously building upon their skills and they’re regularly expanding their knowledge base. If you’re an avid reader who enjoys adding to your toolbox, here’s a list of 7 incredible books that will help you become a better leader. You can click the cover image […]