Providing employee feedback effectively can be challenging, especially when conducting 360, or peer, reviews—a growing workplace trend. Here are four ways to frame feedback they won’t forget. Add equal parts of positivity. Before sharing constructive criticism, prime with positive statements. Since positive feedback stimulates the brain’s reward centers, the recipient will be more open to Read More …
According to Global Workplace Analytics, more than 60% of employers that allow remote work report increases in productivity among telecommuters. Perhaps you are among the work-at-home, non-self-employed population which has grown by 103% since 2005. If so, here are three ways to pump up your productivity. Ensure your workspace is set up for success. One Read More …
In today’s hyper-connected, highly technological workplace, co-worker relationships are more important than ever. A recent Gallup poll found that 30% of employees have a best friend at work, and these employees are seven times as likely to be engaged. They’re also better at engaging customers, produce higher quality work, and exhibit higher levels of wellbeing. Here are four easy ways Read More …
Do you ever struggle to control your negative emotions when encountering conflict with a co-worker, friend or even your boss? Often times, people lash out or engage in an unproductive round of sparring which proves fruitless and may even destroy the relationship. Effectively managing conflict requires emotional intelligence and the following steps to maintain an Read More …
The rise of technology and Internet access have forced massive change in the workplace. But perhaps it’s the Millennial worker that has caused the most tension in the workplace. The generational divide at work has never been deeper and more daunting than it is today. Here are today’s most relevant challenges with engaging a multi-generational Read More …