How to Empower Employees to Make Their Own Decisions
Nobody likes a micromanager. In fact, studies confirm that just the opposite is true: Employees tend to be much happier and more engaged when they are afforded some autonomy to make their own decisions. And leaders benefit, too, when employees are given some leeway to act independently: It tends to result in a higher-quality of […]
Engaging Remote Employees in Your Company Culture
Since the pandemic, many companies have negotiated new rhythms for workplace productivity. While a number of companies are fully “back at the office,” there are many others that remain committed to remote work, or to allowing their employees some flexibility via a hybrid work option. Remote work certainly offers many perks, and studies have shown […]
Hosting Effective Employee One-on-Ones
Employee one-on-ones are among the most effective tools that managers have for boosting engagement and retention… and, one of the most underutilized. Far too many managers underestimate the power of checking in with employees on an individual basis, taking just a few minutes each week to connect. One-on-ones provide an opportunity to ask employees how […]
Using Culture to Boost Employee Retention
It’s often observed that a company’s culture can be an invaluable tool for recruitment. Many top talents will actively seek companies that have flexible, supportive, collaborative, and empowering cultures in place, sometimes prioritizing culture just as much as they do salary and benefits. If this is true, then it stands to reason that culture can […]
A Proactive Approach to Quiet Quitting
As we’ve discussed in previous posts, quiet quitting is a phenomenon that’s here to stay. This workplace trend has inspired millions of employees to “act their wage,” which is to say, setting boundaries and choosing not to go above and beyond their basic job description. Evidence shows that quiet quitting is common, and that it’s […]
How Remote Work Has Improved Culture
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies to close their doors, sending employees home to work remotely, many leaders worried about the long-tail effects on culture, employee engagement, and morale. As it turns out, some of those concerns were unfounded. Recent research has found that, if anything, the companies that offer remote work options have stronger […]
Can Hybrid Work Improve Company Culture?
At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies moved their teams out of the traditional workspace, transitioning to remote work and online collaboration. Ever since, business and HR leaders have wrestled with the tension between work-from-home perks, including greater flexibility and lower overhead, with potential downsides. Foremost among those downsides? The assumption that remote […]
What the Data Says About Quiet Quitting
You’ve probably heard the phrase “quiet quitting,” which has been one of the most-discussed topics in business and HR circles this year. Just in case you haven’t, quiet quitting refers to a phenomenon in which employees stop making any effort to go above and beyond their job description, instead coasting by on the bare minimum […]
Common Problems with Culture Building
Most business owners recognize the importance of developing a coherent company culture. Actually, doing so, however, can be one of the most challenging aspects of business ownership, as it involves drawing together employees from very different backgrounds and with very different sets of values, uniting them behind a common goal. Most organizations have a strategic […]
What are the Best Incentives to Boost Employee Retention?
Recruiting and retaining top talents can be challenging, especially when you’re a smaller company competing with enterprise-level competitors. Keeping up with all of the latest salary and benefits trends can be cost-prohibitive, but thankfully, there are a number of creative ways to incentivize your employees. Consider just a few of the ways in which you […]
