Understanding Vacation Time A recent study by Project Time Off concludes that 40 percent of American workers left vacation time on the table last year. Many European workers, particularly those in France, Scandinavia, and Germany, routinely take off six weeks of vacation time per year. Americans, on the other hand,... read more →

  Breaking it down: Employee Incentive Programs Employee incentive programs are meant to motivate workers with the promise of a reward such as a bonus or a gift. However, many companies find that incentive programs often don't yield the results they were hoping for.  Owners and managers are left wondering why performance... read more →

Company Meetings Meetings can be an essential part of running a business. However, too many meetings can actually halt productivity and waste valuable time. Did you know that each time an employee joins a meeting they immediately lose where they were in their thought process? After the meeting, research shows... read more →

Navigating Entitled Employees Everyone has at least one employee who feels “entitled.” You know, the one with selfish behavior in the office, or the one who always feels he or she has been treated unfairly. Employees who feel entitled think that they are more deserving than others, which can cause tension and... read more →

Employee Engagement Tips   While providing a challenging work environment and a solid work culture are important for adequately engaging your employees, you may find that you need to go a step above the norm to make sure your employees are engaged. Here are several tips for better engaging your... read more →

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.... read more →

Holding Your Employees Accountable According to a study conducted by Wayne Hochwarter, the Jim Moran Professor of Business Administration in Florida State University’s College of Business, less than 20 percent of employees reported feeling sure of what was expected of them at work each day. The study evaluated the opinions... read more →

Employee Appreciation Day Employee appreciation day is the first Friday in March. This special day is a great time to show your employees that you value them. A recent survey by Forbes reveals that the single most important practice managers and business owners can adopt for better employee productivity is to... read more →