No manager ever wants to have to send a termination letter. In an ideal world, all employees would perform their duties and responsibilities perfectly, respond well to constructive criticism, and be polite and professional in the workplace. However, no matter how strong your training or disciplinary procedures, every now and then an employee will behave […]
Employee warning letters are one of the most useful tools employers have at their disposal when it comes to carrying out disciplinary procedures. However, disciplinary procedures have the potential to turn nasty if the employee should disagree with the reason they have been subject to disciplinary action, or dispute their employer’s version of events. In […]
No matter how good your workplace is, occasionally having disgruntled employees is unavoidable. In fact, only 15% of employees worldwide feel engaged in their jobs! When employees feel engaged and appreciated, they care more about the company. They’ll be much more motivated to do their best work to achieve the company’s goals. Disengaged employees could […]
COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the importance of employee wellbeing management. It feels like the world has turned upside down. Employees have been thrown into high pressure, frontline risks or work from home with new technology, with family or isolation. People have been challenged in many ways that they did not expect. It is no […]
In the face of rising costs or shrinking revenue, it’s natural that a business would look to reduce payroll costs and make do with a smaller budget, fewer resources, or fewer people. Or maybe you’ve reached a turning point in your business, and it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor by taking a […]
Improving team accountability in 2022 begins and ends with leadership. Retired Navy Seal commander and best-selling author, Jocko Willink, believes that “there are no bad teams, only bad leaders.” His co-author, Leif Babin, emphasizes that good leaders make good teams, and that’s what leaders have to embrace and make happen. Great leaders improve accountability by […]
People work primarily in exchange for money, but it’s far from the only reason people work. We also work because it feels good to be useful – we derive a lot of our identity and self-importance from what we do, and subsequently, who we help. Too often, if an employee is feeling unrecognized or is […]
As humans, we’re wired to want more. We want to be more, earn more, and achieve more. An equally strong desire is fitting in, feeling like we belong to a group, or as Seth Godin calls it, a tribe. These innate feelings bring us together and allow us to achieve great things. When they’re out […]
While it’s not necessarily the most enjoyable part of any manager’s role, becoming adept at writing up employees is key to people management success. As a manager or business owner, it’s vital that your employees respect workplace rules and regulations, as well as your enforcement of these guidelines. Failing to consistently write up employees when […]
In 2019, the employee absence rate across the US stood at an average of 2.8% on any given day. While many of these workers will have a good reason for staying away from work – such as illness or emergency – much of this figure will comprise employee absenteeism. So what is employee absenteeism, and […]
