On Point tips and advice can help managers and employees work more efficiently and maintain a productive work environment.
In an age emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, the inability to create a safe environment for LGBTQ+ employees will lead to a higher turnover rate, impact your brand image, and affect profitability.
One day you have an employee on payroll, and the next day you’re scrambling to fill a position. Have you ever found yourself in a situation similar to this? Unfortunately, this isn’t a coincidence– the average employee turnover rate is rising. As of 2021, the national average annual turnover rate was 47.2%, and in 2022, that cost businesses $1 trillion. So, what causes an employee to jump ship?
Whether you know it or not, your company’s culture has a tremendous impact on your business. For example, organizational culture has been shown to influence employee retention, productivity, and the ability to reach your business goals.
Have you ever been caught off guard by a political conversation in the wrong place at the wrong time? It’s common to experience this at family reunions or grocery checkout lines. Still, when politics bleed into our work environment, it can be a recipe for disaster. Most business owners promote team bonding. However, there are some types of conversations you want to steer clear of in the workplace.
The relationship between employers and employees is complex. On the one hand, managers and executives are essential resources to answer employee questions, foster growth, and ensure necessary work gets done. On the other hand, it’s important to remember that many topics and requests—including some that may feel harmless at the moment—are off-limits in conversations with employees.
If you have noticed prices increasing at the gas station, grocery store, and housing market– you’re not the only one! Prices are soaring everywhere and impacting everyone. In fact, a survey by Statista found that 44% of U.S. adults now think inflation is the most pressing issue in the country.
How will you celebrate the women of your workplace this International Women’s Day? If you don’t have plans to show your appreciation for the occasion on March 8th, we’ve got some ideas for your workplace to recognize women’s rights and equality.
Negativity is a problem in the workplace, and it can be challenging to address. But with these eight tips, you will find that managing negativity at work becomes more attainable than ever before.
Recognition is a powerful tool for motivating your employees. It can be done in many different ways, and each method has its own effectiveness depending on the situation. This blog post will cover some of the more popular recognition methods, their benefits, and how to use them most effectively.
Anyone can suffer from burnout. Burnout is often associated with long work hours or stressful work. The good news is, there are ways to prevent burnout. Identifying the first signs of burnout and taking action can help you avert full-blown burnout before it has too much effect.
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