The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania once conducted a study involving the call center at a university fundraising organisation. Employees were separated into one of three groups at random: Group 1: The employees in this group read stories from other employees describing what they perceived were the personal benefits of the […]
Category: Adaptive Teams
There’s mounting evidence suggesting that the workplace environment has a direct effect on the performance of your employees. Many different factors can affect your team’s morale, so it’s important to know how to manage every aspect that’s within your control. One of the most common issues a company can run into is managing different personalities […]
It should come as no surprise that one of the most popular resolutions in the New Year is to be more productive. The beginning of the year is a great time to turn a new leaf and start with a blank slate. People are more motivated than ever to stay the course and accomplish their […]
Looking to help your employees be more productive in the workplace? These days, there’s an app for just about any goal—including productivity. Things are as technology-driven as ever these days, so it should be no surprise that there are dozens of tools out there to boost productivity, from books and online courses to phone apps […]
The beginning of a new year is an excellent time to turn a new leaf in the workplace and give your company goals a clean slate. There’s something about the date January 1st that rejuvenates people and boosts morale. Riding on that momentum and capitalising on your team’s enthusiasm can help position you for a […]
Looking for your next great team-building exercise? Chances are you’re already well familiar with the benefits of such activities. Not only do they give employees a chance to get to know each other outside of the office, they’re also a great way to reduce stress and facilitate bonding between team members. Below are some unique […]
They say familiarity breeds contempt, and considering the average employee spends 40 hours a week in the workplace, it stands to reason that sometimes, tension can surface between colleagues. More than ever in today’s workplace, it’s essential to have etiquette rules in place that create healthy boundaries that allow work relationships to thrive. This will […]
Any business out there can experience a huge crisis at some point: a lack of customers, poor cash flow, or bad marketing. Whatever the case, dealing with the issue is a must. Luckily, there are many things you can do to minimise the effect the crisis has on your company and get past it as […]
The typical 9-5 work day can seem long sometimes, especially in the hours after lunch. Often times, productivity can take a nosedive in the latter half of the work day. Other times, employees may find it challenging to muster up the motivation to fire away on all cylinders so early in the morning. But without […]
Despite the transformation that has happened in the world of business – from introducing flexible hours, telecommuting, all the way to freelancing – it seems that the elusive idea of balance is still a work in progress. Companies are starting to realise just how essential overall happiness and fulfillment is for their employees to […]