Last-minute schedule changes are stressful for everyone. The employee feels bad for missing a shift or asking for a change at the eleventh hour. The manager has to scramble to call down a list of employees to find someone to replace them. And there’s little to no guarantee someone will step up to take the […]
What does “good” communication look like? And why do people want it for their organization? Sir Richard Branson, CEO and founder of the Virgin Group, which controls more than 400 companies across a wide range of fields, believes that “communication is the most important skill any leader can possess.” Effective communication improves job satisfaction, lowers […]
No manager ever wants to have to send a termination letter. In an ideal world, all employees would perform their duties and responsibilities perfectly, respond well to constructive criticism, and be polite and professional in the workplace. However, no matter how strong your training or disciplinary procedures, every now and then an employee will behave […]
Employee warning letters are one of the most useful tools employers have at their disposal when it comes to carrying out disciplinary procedures. However, disciplinary procedures have the potential to turn nasty if the employee should disagree with the reason they have been subject to disciplinary action, or dispute their employer’s version of events. In […]
Employee information forms are a must for any business with any number of employees at all, from tiny start-ups to huge conglomerates. They should be filled in by every single new hire as standard on day one of the onboarding process – you never know when you’re going to need to use the information they […]
Onboarding new employees brings many challenges, especially after 2020. We have created the ultimate new employee onboarding checklist to keep you in check for 2021. New Hire Checklist Interviews are over, you’ve made an offer, and they’ve accepted it. Now it’s time to get all the behind the scenes details sorted out before they start. […]
No matter how good your workplace is, occasionally having disgruntled employees is unavoidable. In fact, only 15% of employees worldwide feel engaged in their jobs! When employees feel engaged and appreciated, they care more about the company. They’ll be much more motivated to do their best work to achieve the company’s goals. Disengaged employees could […]
Perks and benefits are important, especially to the newer generations of workers. In fact, most people say that benefits and perks are a big factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. 80% of employees would even choose additional benefits over a pay raise. These days people want to have a work-life balance, and […]
From setting expectations, to protecting companies when staff go through the disciplinary process. Here are 10 tips for developing employee handbook in 2020.
Improving team accountability in 2020 begins and ends with leadership. Retired Navy Seal commander and best-selling author, Jocko Willink, believes that “there are no bad teams, only bad leaders.” His co-author, Leif Babin, emphasizes that good leaders make good teams, and that’s what leaders have to embrace and make happen. Great leaders improve accountability by […]
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