Our individual needs stem from the same places, like feeling safe or being recognized for something we’ve done. And that translates into work environments too. A study by Gallup found that only 36 percent of U.S. workers were engaged in their jobs, which leaves a huge percentage of the working population lacking job satisfaction or...
Periodic performance review is the cornerstone of efficiency and self-growth for every team. It is also a rare opportunity for everybody to talk about the ups and downs of the year. Here are some pointers for setting up a performance management system for the first time, revamping your current performance evaluations, or implementing performance management...
Besides onboarding, there’s another process that’s equally important that companies generally don’t put as much thought and effort into—and that’s offboarding. How, exactly, do you create that kind of offboarding experience? Let’s take a dive into employee offboarding. What Is Offboarding—And Why Is It Important? Employee offboarding happens when an employee leaves your company; it’s...
The job of a manager is not always smooth sailing. When you first started out, you mainly got your tasks done, but now you have to play the role of inspiring, leading, and motivating the team to accomplish its goals. How do you manage your employees effectively while maintaining the same spirit and enthusiasm as in...
Situational or behavioral interviews — also known as competency-based interviews — are becoming the norm. Seen to offer a better glimpse into how a person will behave than simply asking them who they are, the interview allows candidates to provide a picture of themselves that speaks straight to the issue at hand, i.e. their ability to perform in ways...
It takes courage to follow your passion, chase your dream and create your own business but it takes even more to keep that business running successfully and effectively. Many times, as the company grows and changes, the leaders have to follow up with the pace as well. It is a constant journey of learning and...