Article Link: https://hbr.org/2010/05/how-to-keep-your-top-talent By: Jean martin & Conrad Schmidt Practically every company these days has some form of program designed to nurture its rising stars. With good reason—these high-achieving individuals can have an enormous impact on business results. Programs aimed at this class of talent are usually organized around some sort of annual nomination […]
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7 Insights From Psychology Known to Boost Workplace Productivity
Article Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/274284 By: Adam Toren It’s no longer practical for any organization to measure productivity simply with numbers or to hold everyone on the team to the same standard. Behavioral economics and psychology tell us that people react differently to situations and have different approaches to getting things done. Thus, it is important to understand […]
Article Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/324150 By: Syed Balkhi Going green isn’t only better for the environment — it can also be beneficial for your business’s bottom line. Pivoting towards more eco-friendly processes can save your company money, and it can also add to the list of things that set you apart from your competition. If you’re looking […]
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Inspiration from the Top Down: The Importance of Culture on Your Workplace Design
Article Link: https://workdesign.com/2019/08/inspiration-from-the-top-down-the-importance-of-culture-on-your-workplace-design/ by Andre Filip and Laura Brophy For better or worse, the design, appearance, and functionality of your workspace communicates a lot about your company culture. Proper alignment between workspace design and company culture can be inspiring, motivating, and promote the values of an organization. What do you see when you look […]
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The Office Atmosphere Impacts Productivity: Behavior, Appearance and Comfortability
Article Link: https://www.business.com/articles/the-office-atmosphere-impacts-productivity-behavior-appearance-and-comfortability/ By Lyndi Catania The complete atmosphere of an office or workplace correlates with employee productivity. This includes three large areas: behavior, appearance and comfortability. When it comes to workplace behavior, all employees come into play. It’s not only about how the manager treats his or her staff, it’s also about the relationships of individual workers, […]
Article Link: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/tips-for-recruiters-how-to-conduct-effective-phone-screens.aspx By Roy Maurer Recruiters can get the most from phone screens and can reduce the chances of overlooking—or turning off—promising candidates by being prepared, focused and courteous during the calls. It’s common practice to put applicants through an initial telephone interview to narrow down a list of candidates to advance in the […]
Article Link: https://www.sandler.com/blog/5-strategies-improve-communication-workplace By Rachel Miller in Management & Leadership Let’s face it; communication is one of the most important issues in the workplace. Good communication helps everyone on your team (and you) to feel heard and understood, and as a result, everyone benefits from a positive, encouraging and successful environment. Conversely, ineffective communication brings […]
Article Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/02/3-simple-ways-to-be-smarter-about-time-management-in-2019.html By Courtney Connley According to a Gallup poll, 41 percent of American adults say they don’t have enough time to do everything they want to do. As a result, nearly 80 percent say they feel stressed sometimes or even frequently throughout the day. To make sure you’re getting the things that […]
By: Don Sonn There are problems in using “predictors” of suitability for open positions within a company. Hunter and Hunter (1984) showed that interviewing is one of the worst predictors of future job performance. Using reference checks (.26), education (.22) or biographical data (.37) did not improve the odds too favorably. In fact, even the […]
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Green Tips for the Office – Ideas for Making your Office Environmentally Friendly
Article Link: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/going-green-ideas-for-the-office-2948097 By Susan Ward The typical office provides lots of opportunities for going green. From adjusting your office’s lighting system through the types of office supplies you choose and use, there are hundreds of things you can do to make your office more environmentally friendly. This guide presents a selection of going green tips […]