Peer Recognition Programs Rising in Popularity Recognizing employees for their achievements is essential, and you likely already understand this. Recently, many companies have introduced peer-to-peer recognition programs. But what exactly is a peer-to-peer recognition program? It is a system that allows employees to praise their colleagues for their hard work. This kind of recognition not…
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Understanding Vacation Time A recent study by the Pew Research Center found that 46 percent of American workers did not use their vacation time last year. In contrast, many European workers, especially those in France, Scandinavia, and Germany, typically take six weeks of vacation each year. According to Fortune, Americans leave an estimated 429 million…
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Delegation is an important skill that all bosses should possess, but that many fail to ever properly learn. It is a balancing act where the authority and tasks in a business are divided and shared by the boss and his or her subordinates. While delegating may seem counterintuitive, it actually allows you to get more…
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Winning Over A Top Candidate A good candidate will make a judgment about your organization before they walk through the door for that first interview. This is because good candidates research a company they are interested in working for. It is estimated that 64 percent of job seekers use the company’s website as their main…
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What Does it Take To Be A Great Boss? As the owner and operator of your business, you have likely wondered “what makes a great boss?” There are a number of key characteristics great bosses share. The team at Optimum Employer Solutions, an HR outsourcing company, has gathered together some of the top characteristics that…
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Difference between leading and managing Being a leader is not something you learn overnight. One of the most important things to learn is when to actually lead and when you should step aside and let your employees play a more active role. Many managers struggle with this concept. There are several reasons why this may occur, including:…
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Encouraging Creativity Sometimes the daily grind can affect all of us in such a way that we shut down and go on autopilot. When that happens (and usually it’s in the winter!), it’s important to shake ourselves and our staff out of robot mode. Here’s a few ways to encourage more creativity and idea generation…
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Employee Incentives- what’s the deal? Employee incentives, the rewarding of work performance, loyalty, innovative ideas, and sales excellence, are used by more than half of American companies, according to the Incentive Research Foundation. Incentives such as trips, awards, and cash might kickstart staff excitement and productivity in the short term. However, research has found that…
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Does Employee Morale Affect Company Culture? Happy employees are productive employees. Improving the productivity level in the workplace benefits both the team members and management alike. So how do you keep morale up in the workplace? We’ve compiled a few tips. Recognize employee contributions: Let your employees know you value their work. Tell them they’re…
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