People & Leadership

HR, hiring, benefits, retention, workplace safety, leadership

The Consequences of poor Hygiene in the Workplace

Did you know that the average office worker loses 2.5 days of productivity a year due to sickness? And that number only increases when you factor in poor hygiene practices. In this blog post, we will discuss the consequences of poor hygiene in the workplace and how it can impact …

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How To Build, Solidify, Or Clean Up Your Professional Reputation

Pexels – CC0 License Reputations can be fickle, no matter what they refer to. They may take years or even decades to build, and moments to fracture. We see this latter example quite commonly, when a celebrity or politician undergoes a scandal, or when a business is caught engaging in …

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Why Get an MBA Degree?

So, you’ve got your bachelor’s, and you’ve been in the workforce for a while. Why should you consider going back to school? Well, there are a few good reasons… 1. An MBA can help you get ahead in your career If you’re looking to move up the corporate ladder, an MBA …

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3 Health Risks to Address When Working From Home

Admittedly, working from home comes with loads of advantages, especially regarding convenience and productivity. However, it also comes with many health risks or challenges. Unfortunately, most health risks are ignored, especially because the work-from-home culture is still relatively new. These health risks threaten work productivity and eat into your general …

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6 Ways To Recognize Exiting Employees

Employees can sometimes be one of the best things for your company. They contribute their expertise, time, and efforts to the organization’s growth and success. However, some of these employees must leave from time to time. It could be for various reasons such as relocation, retirement, career change, turnover, and …

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Helping Employees Feel Secure in Your Workplace

Providing a sense of security to your employees is becoming an increasingly critical tool in hiring and retaining staff. Here are four tips for ensuring your workers feel confident and comfortable in your office. 1. Control Office Access With workplace security breaches frequently making headlines, it’s not surprising that employees …

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How Sufficient and Effective Communication in the Workplace can Help the Mental State of Employees

Did you know that communication is one of the most important aspects of a healthy workplace? Sufficient and effective communication can help to improve the mental state of your employees, which in turn will lead to better work performance. This article will discuss the importance of communication in the workplace …

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What is Considered Unfair Treatment at Work?

It is every employee’s right that their employer treats them fairly and with respect. This includes the presumption that your contribution to your company will be regarded as someone with special talents and flaws. In addition, it is typical to believe that all employees will have access to opportunities for …

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4 Reasons Why Sales Teams Underperform

(Unsplash CC0) Many businesses rely on their sales teams to bring in new clients and customers. It might be that your business does too. But if your sales team aren’t hitting the targets you have set them, you have to ask the question why. Let’s take a look at some …

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Three Tips To Changing Your Career

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-grey-jacket-sits-on-bed-uses-grey-laptop-935743/  If you are considering changing your career, you are not alone. A lot of people have been in the same job since they left school and feel like it’s time for a change – and have been successful when changing. Changing careers may not be …

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5 Professionals Small Business Entrepreneurs Need To Be Successful

If you’re running a small business, it’s important to have a well-rounded team in order to be successful. From a financial advisor to a marketing guru, there are certain professionals that every small business entrepreneur needs on their side. Keep reading to learn about the five professionals you need to …

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Your Customers Are Important, But So Are Your Employees

Your customers are one of the most important parts of your business, but this does not mean that your employees are not. Too many business owners focus on their customers to the detriment of their employees. This is going to have an extreme impact on your business that you do …

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How To Make Hiring A More Efficient Process?

The average hiring process takes 30 days, according to a 2017 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. Although it has been a corporate cliche for decades that companies should be “slow to hire and fast to fire,” hiring new employees too slowly can be costly in terms of …

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4 Ways to Improve Morale in the Workplace

There’s no doubt about it, Covid-19 ushered in a new era of workplace expectations. Unemployment is at its lowest in decades, yet “help wanted” signs continue to appear all over the country. It’s not that there is a shortage of labor, workers are just being more selective with the jobs …

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4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy at The Office

Slumped down in your office chair, glaring hazily at that TPS report that needs to get done, you can’t help but yawn. The office afternoon crash has hit, and it has hit hard. You just can’t seem to muster up any energy to focus and get your work done. There …

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