by Garth AllredThe Thanksgiving season has us all reflecting on the things for which we are grateful: sunny days, football games, apple pie. However, November 24th isn’t the only time we should take to express our gratitude. As an employer, it’s always the time to reflect on a kind of gratitude that is often overlooked, but is […]
by Garth AllredResearch continually indicates that listening is a key differentiating factor between average leaders and good leaders. According to research done at Columbia University, good listening skills are tied to an increased ability to influence and persuade others and to develop effective work relationships. As a leader in your organization, good listening skills can take you […]
by Garth AllredThe mere mention of a staff meeting is enough to cause both employer and employee to break out in a cold sweat. You probably don’t have to think back very far to remember the last unproductive meeting you attended. Ineffective staff meetings are a workplace epidemic. In fact, a 2012 survey of business professionals ranked […]
by Garth AllredEmployee motivation is at the heart of company growth and achievement. Studies have shown that the more motivated your employees are, the more effective your organization will be. Employee motivation has also been linked to higher job satisfaction and job performance. So what is it that motivates your employees to succeed? Traditionally, we’ve believed that […]
by Garth AllredSickness isn’t the only thing that is contagious. So is workplace stress, and it’s affecting your employees’ happiness, productivity, and career satisfaction. As an employer, what can you do to decrease workplace stress and maintain high job satisfaction? Of course each employee has different stressors, triggers, and relievers, but here are some ideas to get […]
by Garth AllredIn a competitive job market, your best employees are being hunted by other job recruiters. The last thing you want is to lose the talent you worked so hard to recruit and foster. “Stay interviews” are a great way to combat recruiter competition and ensure your employees stay right where they are. When you think of […]
by Garth AllredIt’s me, not you. You probably won’t hear that in an exit interview, but with the right questions you’ll learn some valuable information. Exit interviews should be conducted by someone other than the employee’s supervisor and focused on how the employee’s experience could have been better, as well as how the company can improve. The […]