Once the Coronavirus scare passes, Gallup warns that employee’s desire to work remotely may not. Before our national lockdown, fifity-one percent of US workers said they’d quit their current job for one that allowed flexible working arrangements. The off-site working trend, which has been growing steadily, is no longer a privilege. Gallup says it has become the standard […]
Read More →The book “Democracy in America” was written in 1835 by a French sociologist who created it to explain Americans to Europeans. He pointed out that philanthropy was a large part of American life and of meaningful association with a cause and a tribe. That’s still true today. In business settings, shared philanthropy among employees can strengthen relationships […]
Read More →Harvard Business Review reported on a study conducted in India, wherein employees who were disappointed by their wage increase were given the chance to voice their concerns. They saw a marked difference in absenteeism and people quitting among the group that spoke out. This is important for two reasons. One, feeling heard is a basic human […]
Read More →There are many reasons why an employee may feel job insecurity. Whatever the reason, it can impact productivity and the company’s bottom line. The solution may be in supportive managers. Research shows that job insecurity significantly decreases the odds of employee engagement. Gallup says the odds of engagement decrease by thirty-seven percent among employees who think their jobs […]
Read More →In today’s business environment, creativity is an asset. Yet, when Gallup spoke to over 16,000 employees, they found companies rarely have an expectation of creativity, allow time to be creative, or provide a safe environment for the risk taking that is inherent to creative pursuits. Besides being risky, creativity is hard to measure unless it’s quickly […]
Read More →A friend asked me to look over his resume as he began his first job search in more than a decade. It laid out all of his experience in the field he had been working in – a field he said he wanted to exit. I read it and said, “It looks great — if you want […]
Read More →If you’ve decided you’re ready to find a new job, one that fulfills your desire for purpose and meaning, a first step is understanding your innate strengths and personal priorities. Once you’ve done that homework, it’s time to build a network of people who can help you get there. Here’s how. Identify people who have your dream […]
Read More →BusinessInsider.com recently spoke to CEO’s who’ve done thousands of interviews about the things that catch their attention when meeting with job candidates. Here are a few of them. How you greet them and how you leave them. Does your body language convey confidence and charisma? Does your style of engaging indicate you can work successfully in a team […]
Read More →Many experts believe that empowered and engaged employees are more productive and more loyal. But where do managers begin the process of building the ideal energized and focused team? Gallup suggests asking each team member these five questions. What do you know you can do well, but haven’t done yet? What activities – inside and outside of […]
Read More →When leaders think employees should feel one way about their job, and the employee actually feels differently, an empathy gap occurs. Balancecareers.com recommends that leaders who acknowledge this problem do these eight things to change the dynamic. Challenge yourself. Get out of your usual environment. Get feedback. Explore your heart, not just your head. Walk in […]
Read More →Empathy is a growing expectation among today’s workforce. Experts say employees work harder for someone they believe cares about them and their unique needs. But when there is a difference between how the employer thinks an employee feels and how the employee actually feels, an empathy gap occurs. One example of an empathy gap is when a […]
Read More →For some companies, corporate wellness is moving beyond smoking cessation and gym discounts. For example, Society for Human Resource Management reports that CISCO Systems takes a more holistic approach to what it means for an employee to be well. They offer financial education, and soon, personal financial counseling will be available to all employees. In […]
Read More →Gallup recently released data that say as much as 70% of Americans feel they are not reaching their full potential and have negative feelings about their jobs and employers. That’s an army of expensive, wasted talent. If you’re among the 70% who are unfulfilled and unhappy, here are two ideas that can shift the way […]
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