As a leader at your company, you also want to inspire other people to become leaders. Having more than one person as a source of authority, guidance, and support can create an empowered business. Allowing employees to move into leadership roles lets them know you have confidence in their abilities.Such an investment in your staff also projects to consumers the image that your business is a company … [Read more...]

  Managers must walk the line between encouraging their employees and keeping them accountable. It's a delicate balance and one that has dire consequences if navigated poorly. Unhappy employees are the biggest cause of dips in company productivity, loss of loyalty, and ultimately revenue loss. When it comes to organizational morale the old adage applies; one unhappy employee can spoil the … [Read more...]

  If you own, operate or manage a business, then you are probably wondering how to motivate your employees. After all, unmotivated workers put out less work and fewer quality results. Motivated employees will work longer and harder for your company, increasing your profitability and revenue. Of course, this isn't to mention the improved atmosphere and overall joy of the workplace. … [Read more...]

Professional communication refers to the oral, written, visual, and digital forms of delivering information in the context of a workplace. Effective professional communication is critical in today’s world. Most problems in an organization arise as a result of poor communication. Effective communication ensures a smooth flow of ideas, facts, decisions, and advice. This way, employees eliminate … [Read more...]

In recent times, social media has proved to be a very quick and easy way to promote businesses. Platforms like Twitter and Facebook allow for posting and sharing any news or changes within the company that reach people with a click of a button. There is always going to be an audience at the tips of your fingers, making the growth of your business possible. But there is still the issue of personal … [Read more...]

Each new member you add to your team can impact the corporate culture in substantial ways as well as alter workflow, productivity and more. The person you hire will play a major role in how beneficial the individual is to the company. How you bring them onboard is also a critical component to the benefits that they can provide. But what is onboarding? So, yes, you may be asking the above … [Read more...]

The success of a company depends on the competencies of its different workers. As you move up the ladder, employers look for certain leadership competencies that position some professionals above the rest. The various levels of management have varying objectives, which may demand slightly different skills. For example, business executives will focus more on strategic goals. In the meantime, lower … [Read more...]

Let’s say that one of your key employees, a manager or the person you thought was going to follow you at the helm of the company has to leave tomorrow. What are you going to do about it? Are you prepared in any way for this change? If you don’t feel prepared for what’s about to come, then you might need to take a look at this. What Is Succession Planning? Succession planning is the process … [Read more...]