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 […]
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 […]
Ask around the workplace, and most people will admit the word ‘meeting’ doesn’t typically inspire happy feelings. On the contrary, the majority of employees describe meetings as being time-wasters that last too long and takes them away from their to-do list for the day. But meetings still hold a level of importance in the workplace. […]
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 […]
Employees are the building blocks of your business. The stronger the team you’ve assembled, the more robust that business will be. If that team falters in any way, however, it can have consequences that impact the company as a whole. That’s why it’s so important to invest in your employees in every possible way, especially […]