It's not easy for managers to admit that things may not be going 100% perfect in the organisation, but the first step towards improvement is identifying these issues, understanding them and coming to terms with the fact that things need to change. Nevertheless, many managers avoid...
A boss-employee relationship has always being characterised by a set of promises. The boss, promises a degree of security and safety, the resources to perform jobs, such as computers and a workspace, and opportunities for career advancement in the company. In return, the employee promises...
For a many of us, July marks the beginning of Q2. With half of the year left, take a minute and check our vacation balance - how many days did you take paid time off work? Vacation use is dropping, and it can’t be blamed on...
Employee Recognition: The Unsung Hero of Organizational Success In the corporate world, numbers often reign supreme – quarterly reports, profit margins, and efficiency ratios. But beneath these figures lies the heart of any organization: its employees. They are the ones powering innovation, ensuring client satisfaction, and...
"The three most important metrics to measure the health of your business are employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and cash flow"- Jack Welch, Welch believes that while all three are important, it is the latter two which are difficult for an individual to change quickly. However, employee...
5 Employee Cravings in an Organization that you must know about. Organizations are constantly seeking ways to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. While competitive salaries and benefits packages remain crucial, they are no longer the sole determinants of job satisfaction. Employees today crave more intangible,...
How to Impress Bosses of Different Types and get appreciated within a month. The key to career advancement often hinges on your relationship with your boss. However, not all bosses are the same, which can make navigating the waters of workplace dynamics a challenge. This how-to...
Is Employee Tracking Legal? In my last post, I wrote about tracking employees using GPS. How many of you wondered if that's LEGAL? Employees who are constantly on the move - salesmen, delivery guys, drivers, etc may think they have more freedom than their colleague who has...
Employee GPS Tracking In this age of the internet being at our ready disposal, nothing seems impossible. Technology has dramatically increased employee accountability in the workplace, especially with companies propagating 'Bring Your Own Device" policies, BYOD as it's fondly referred to. When this policy was adopted,...
Poor attendance by employees becomes a burden on the company and the rest of the staff. Because of the drop in productivity their absence causes and the extra work handed to other staff members which impact morale, they are a financial burden to the organization. Let...