Is there a distinct difference in how you treat your supplemental workers and your direct employees? Over the years we have found that the way many companies attract, recruit and engage their supplemental staff differs greatly from how they manage their direct employees. If this is true for your organization, it’s time to reevaluate some…
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“Leadership is not so much about technique and methods, as it is about opening the heart. Leadership is about inspiration—of oneself and of others. Great leadership is about human experiences, not processes. Leadership is not a formula or a program, it is a human activity that comes from the heart and considers the hearts of…
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“Self-discipline is the foundation of freedom. It is the foundation of greatness, achievement, heroism, leadership, sanctity, and vibrant and flourishing communities and nations…” Matthew Kelly Leaders grow people by first growing themselves. To neglect the most basic rule of self-growth before leading others is folly. Start with yourself and understand your own needs and wants,…
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An ancient Chinese proverb says: If you want one year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want ten years of prosperity, grow trees. If you want one hundred years of prosperity, grow people. People are THE most valuable resource. Hopefully this is more than just another nice cliché rolled off the tongue of an executive…
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Despite Yahoo’s recent ban on working from home, many companies are still opting to let employees work remotely, even if they live fairly close to the office. But, as with everything, a work from home policy can have its pros and cons. That much is evident from the story of Yahoo, where employees were collecting…
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What drew you to the company you work for? Was it your education, circumstances, or your “career path?” Challenge, growth, values, environment, training, work/life balance, and over-all fit can be key factors in determining if you should get off at this stop, stay on a bit longer, or get on the next bus out of…
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What do some of business’s most successful people have in common? They are early risers. Here’s a list of 27 top executives that take waking up early to a whole new level. To get ahead and reach that next level in your career an early morning wake up call might be just what you need….
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According to an article on Forbes, over 50% of Americans hate their jobs. A Gallup poll reported that 70% of employees are not engaged or actively disengage at work, meaning that they are emotionally disconnected from their workplaces and are less likely to be productive. In the same poll, it was reported that disengaged employees…
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If this list describes your recruiting process, you may soon be looking for a new employee to fill the spot you think you just filled. 73% of employees expect to leave their current job for another job at some point. 32% want to leave their job now. 28% expect that to happen within two years. For…
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Consider adding pride stories in various sections of your on-boarding program. One of the most important messages is to communicate “Pride Stories” (implicitly and explicitly) that will attract and retain employees so they can be proud to work at your organization. Implicitly: by conducting a well-designed, well-organized, effective on-boarding program so new hires can see…
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