Employees are the most important asset for any business. If employees fail to cooperate or are in constant conflict with each other, a business can take a major hit to its bottom line. Problems often arise when employees are not able to communicate well, and those issues are likely to be compounded even further if […]
Getting a promotion is always exciting, particularly more so if it’s your first promotion. After months or even years of hard work, your dedication has been acknowledged and you have finally moved to a higher position. A promotion brings with it a range of questions and new situations. How much is your pay rise? What […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your office space speaks volumes about your brand and who you are as a company, and it’s hard to overstate the impact a quality design can have on employees and clients as they enter the space. While traditional (and perhaps stereotypical) office designs include drab colours and cubicle farms, today’s businesses have begun […]
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 […]
Workplace diversity means employing team members who are different from one another. That difference could be found in gender, race, religion, culture, sexuality, age, education, background and countless more. Diversity has many benefits for a business. People with different life experiences come to the table with different perspectives. This means many different solutions can be […]
Celebrating business success should be a mainstay of your team management. It brings lots of practical benefits. Your team are likely to be motivated by the praise and recognition they have received for their work and will continue to work hard towards their next goal. Bringing the team together for a celebration helps to build […]