Corporate Values - Before You Get Them Out in The Open...

Defining corporate values is a useful exercise. It is part of the communication process where you invest in alignment of teams. Even though different teams or departments will each have their own tasks and responsibilities, you want them to share some same principles. For example;

8 Rules for Proper Business Communication

It is essential to develop an awareness of how technology should best be used to avoid negative outcomes for employees and the workplace in general. Here are some guidelines for communicating in an effective, respectful manner...

4 Problem Personality Types All Professionals Must Learn to Deal With

Sometimes personalities clash, and when they do it becomes difficult to remain professional and continue to work effectively. Dealing with these 4 personality types presents an ongoing challenge, but one that must be mastered in order to be truly successful.

Are You Wasting Your Money on Diversity Training?

You may be wasting your money if you haven't done any foundation building. If diversity and inclusion are not first integrated into your business strategy, very little will change just by holding one or two day training classes. Organizations in all sectors make this mistake and don't realize it until it is too late.

Plants Reduce Stress and Increase Productivity in Offices

Recent research reveals that distributing plants throughout the office workplace can both lower stress and enhance employee productivity. Testing was done in cubicles that had been designed to replicate the average office environment.

Safety Comes First When Working With Glass

Work place accidents can be caused by working when tired, which results in bad decision making. Hopefully, this story will prevent some other people having this sort of accident.

Meeting Employee Work Expectations: 4 Keys for Minimizing Turnover

Workforce experts estimate that the cost of replacing a worker is 1.5 times the annual salary of the worker. To minimize your turnover costs and maintain a productive workplace, employers need to look beyond the salary and benefits.

Practice Makes Perfect: Changing Your Communication Habits One Step At a Time

The concept of practice applies to any skill that you want to cultivate. If you take up a new musical instrument, you will need to practice a while before you're ready to give your first concert. In Aikido, the martial art I study and teach, we get on the mat many times each week to practice and perfect our technique.

4 Simple Steps To Giving Effective Feedback

Feedback is an effective way of communicating with employees, colleagues or members of your team. Feedback can be both positive and constructive (rather than negative).

Employee Computer Time Clocks

Employee time clocks are used by many organizations to help keep track of employee hours for payroll purposes. The clock systems include standard mechanical time clocks, electronic time card style systems, freestanding polling, and memory-based clocks. Employee computer time clocks comprise systems replacing the punch-card time clocks in industries. Also known as “time and attendance systems,” they provide numerous benefits to both large and small companies.

Automatic Positive Thoughts (APTs) Rule!

If you had a simple strategy that absolutely-positively helped you win that sale, relationship and promotion, and it took about 90 seconds daily - would you do it? Here's the proof.

The Area Where To Look For When There is a Problem

There is a problem. Somewhere. Nothing unusual but these things happen in every organization... Where would you look first? There are four areas to explore.

Conflict in the Workplace: Doggone Good Tips for Resolution and Relationships

Day-to-day workplace tension and conflict can drain your energy from the work you love and put stress on relationships at both work and home. In this article, you'll learn five effective conflict management tips from a couple of smart New England canines.