Effective business owners and managers understand the importance of their employees’ lives outside of work. While a certain amount of dedication and effort put forth in the office is a very commendable quality, it’s crucial that your team members are able to separate work from home for the sake of their mental health. According to [...]
With all the technology at our disposal today, it’s no wonder that an average of 55% of employers feel that smartphones are one of the biggest distractions in the modern workplace. In order to maintain employee productivity and engagement, managers must devise strategies to keep their workforce inspired and determined, and an unlikely source of [...]
After working in the business world for a decent amount of time, managers and employers are bound to come across irrational, or simply unreasonable requests from their employees or colleagues. Whether asking for an usually large increase in salary, or being asked to increase your levels of performance without adequate compensation, understanding the most effective [...]
Balancing workplace ethics and legal responsibilities in the world of human resources can be extremely difficult. On one hand, providing people with the care and comfort they deserve is a human trait that many possess, with many managers and HR professionals wanting to express this characteristic within the workplace. On the other hand, depending on [...]
As discussed in our previous blog, recruiting is an incredibly important aspect of business that should be treated with care. Poor hires, as employers know, can cost significant amounts of money in the long run, leaving a business one step behind its competitors. Though some may have fantastic recruitment plans in place, companies searching for [...]
In today’s business world, recruitment has become an industry in itself, with a large number of third-party websites aiming to alleviate this burden for larger companies. There are countless sources businesses can utilize that may help them find the best candidates available, but it’s best to look at recent trends in recruitment to truly get [...]
What has become a growing trend in offices all across the country in recent years is allowing its employees to leave a number of hours early on Fridays during the summer months. This may seem counterintuitive for managers and business owners who wish to get as much work done within a 5-day work week, however, [...]
Allowing expecting mothers to devote their time to the necessary care needed for pregnancy is an important policy every business should have in place. Maternity leave is a crucial benefit that can be the sole reason why some women may choose to work for your company, or why they choose not to. Just as important [...]
With the beginning of summer just around the corner, employees are gearing up for vacation season -- planning their trips, booking flights, and, of course, submitting time-off requests. As a manager, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to handle these requests, especially while keeping organizational needs in mind. However, there are several ways to manage these [...]
The standard representation of a “workplace” in most people’s eyes is often seen as a large number of employees working silently and individually in their own cubicles. While some may argue that this isolation can boost productivity, there have been a number of studies indicating that cubicles can have adverse effects, actually inhibiting employee engagement, [...]
