Employee relationship management is a process that companies use to effectively manage all interactions with employees, ultimately to achieve the goals of the organization. For larger companies, a human resources department helps with training and coaching supervisors how to effectively manage relationships with employees. Small-business owners should also have employee training, management and monitoring activities[…]
What do you mean by bringing your best self to work? Unfortunately, with several competing priorities in the workplace, you sometimes lose the actions that may help you be the best you can be for yourself, your clients, and your colleagues. Let’s find out what it means and how you can bring your best self[…]
Sometimes you feel even more drained after taking a few days off. Here’s what you can do to cope. The holidays are officially over, and many of us are recovering from reconnecting with loved ones and take in some well-earned R&R. And while the vacation time could mean different things to people—catching up on competitive sports, consuming[…]
With the shift to remote working comes a lot of technological challenges. For example, virtual meetings are now integral to the way we collaborate with colleagues and clients alike. To a growing number of employers, the benefits of remote working — including increased productivity and greater convenience for employees — are becoming ever clearer. But there[…]
What Is Mental Exhaustion? It’s kind of like physical tiredness, except it’s your mind instead of your muscles. It tends to show up when you focus on a mentally tough task for a while. You might also feel this kind of brain drain if you’re always on alert or stressed out. Your job, caring for[…]
What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is harmful, targeted behavior that happens at work. It might be spiteful, offensive, mocking, or intimidating. It forms a pattern, and it tends to be directed at one person or a few people. A few examples of bullying include: targeted practical jokes being purposely misled about work[…]
With the shift to remote working comes a lot of technological challenges. For example, virtual meetings are now integral to the way we collaborate with colleagues and clients alike. To a growing number of employers, the benefits of remote working — including increased productivity and greater convenience for employees — are becoming ever clearer. But there are[…]
When’s the last time you were recognized at your job? What immediate feelings did you have when this happened? Whether it’s a simple “thank you” or an office party thrown in your favor, everyone likes to be appreciated. On a surface level, appreciation is good for employee engagement, motivation and retention. Employee recognition and appreciation can also[…]
A skill set is a combination of abilities, qualities and experiences you can apply to perform tasks well. These can include soft skills such as interpersonal skills, organization and leadership as well as technical skills such as research, computer programming, accounting writing and more. Spending time on improving your skills can help you achieve[…]
Do you have the leadership skills that employers look for? Whether you are an office manager or a project leader, all good leaders require a number of soft skills to help them positively interact with employees or team members. What Makes an Effective Leader Effective leaders have the ability to communicate well, motivate their team, handle and[…]