A Guide To Managing A Remote Workforce
According to Gallup, the number of days employees worked remotely doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some companies have even considered making a remote work arrangement permanent. This guide can help you navigate the compliance risks, logistical issues and strategic questions that come with managing a remote workforce.
The Difference Between Furloughs And Layoffs: Which Is Right For Your Business?
Sometimes employers have to make decisions to improve or protect their business’ bottom line. This may mean they might need to consider laying off or furloughing some of their workforce for a period of time. As an employer, it’s important for you to choose the course you need to take wisely. It’s also equally important […]
How Company Culture Affects Employee Engagement
It’s no surprise that there is a direct correlation between a strong organizational culture and employee engagement. High-performance cultures tend to have more engaged employees who are positive, driven and proactive. With this culture, organizations can stay competitive. Many businesses make the mistake of thinking surveys alone can increase employee engagement when there is so […]
Does Employee Engagement Really Drive Results?
Engaged employees are the strength of any business, and it’s no news that they have a positive impact on organizational success from satisfied customers and higher productivity to greater profits. However, companies have not really harnessed the benefits of the employees’ experience. Many organizations have taken an old-school approach when it comes to employee engagement, […]
Building High-Performance Organizational Culture
More businesses are now understanding how vital their company culture is to retaining the most valuable employees. Leaders should not underestimate the impact of bad reviews left by former employees and their not-so-positive thoughts on the workplace culture. If this ever happens, any goodwill that has been built over the years can be quickly rendered […]
10 Ways Leaders Influence Organizational Culture
Leaders have a lot of influence on setting their company culture because, as they say, ‘It All Starts From The Top.’ However, it has become commonplace for leaders to not be intentional in setting the pace for their culture, resulting in misalignment and misdirection. As the business grows, the culture changes and shifts. Leaders have […]
6 Strategies For Employee Engagement
You don’t want to imagine how catastrophic disengagement can be to your business. Things can quickly take a negative turn for the worse, from lower productivity to a dip in profitability. According to the global Gallup study, only 15% of full-time employees are engaged in the workplace, while a higher percentage is not very enthusiastic […]
4 Strategies For Customer Service Excellence
Nothing encapsulates a great forward-thinking company more than quality customer service. Top-notch customer service signifies a company knows how to retain customers. It is spoken of highly in the market through positive word-of-mouth publicity. It attracts more customers, and in turn, leads to higher revenue. When you think of customer service, HR may not be […]
How To Prepare For The Worst
Whether there’s a pandemic, interruption to your supply chain, or even if everything is going along just like every other day — if you are a business owner, you need to be prepared for whatever may come your way, especially in times of risk and uncertainty. Can you make payroll with no orders coming in? […]
How To Be A Good Leader
A leader can make or break an organization, so learning to be the right leader—a good leader—is very important. But how do you become the leader your organization needs? Listen in and relight your inner fire as we learn inspirational insights on leadership from Mervyn Byrd, Vistage Chair of the Greater Milwaukee Area, and Jennifer […]