Now that the Halloween festivities are over, I’m welcoming the month of November with open arms and a thankful spirit. I’m thankful for discounted Halloween candy, good health, my nurturing friends and family and Thanksgiving being right around the corner—bring on the helpings of mashed potatoes! As we head into the holidays and the end… Read More
Tag: Employee Morale
Recognition in the Workplace
The age old saying of catching more flies with honey than vinegar has no better use than in the workplace. When it comes to setting the conditions for an employee to do their job (and do it well), an employee recognition programs can quickly and economically dispense the so-called productivity honey your company may desperately need.… Read More
Five Hidden Costs of Employee Turnover
You may not realize it, but employee turnover can have a large cost associated with it. Although you may be able to replace that $50,000 a year salary with someone who will work for $40,000 a year, you’re probably not factoring in the hidden costs. Here are 5 hidden costs of employee turnover: 1. Recruitment:… Read More
5 Tips for Managing Employees
You may have noticed a trend with my recent blog posts. I’ve covered the entire interview, hiring and on-boarding processes and now I’m going to talk about management. Here are five tips for managing employees. Communication & Motivation: Effective communication skills are a must for breaking down barriers, which promotes a collaborative atmosphere. A typical… Read More