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Today we’ll cover a particular training method: collaborative learning. Research has demonstrated the multiple benefits of this corporate training tool which is becoming more and more… Read More

 Most employee surveys are too off the shelf, too short and too impersonal to uncover what’s really going on. Surveys that brag about being only 10 questions long miss an opportun… Read More

Employee wellbeing is a challenge that is becoming more and more important within today’s organisations. Considering an economic environment that is becoming less and less predictable… Read More

Employee happiness and satisfaction is what most organisations strive for. This is only because they know what it’ll mean in return; they’ll receive peaking performance levels th… Read More

If your confidentiality can’t be guaranteed, walk away. Contrary to what some critics say, employee surveys can (and should) be confidential. In fact when searching for a survey vendo… Read More

Because if your confidentiality can’t be guaranteed, walk away. Contrary to what some critics say, employee surveys can (and should) be confidential. In fact when searching for a surv… Read More

Some say that when an employee feels satisfaction with their job, it means they feel engaged at work. What’s wrong with this belief is that for starters, employers take this feeli… Read More

If we’re to assume that someone with no prior knowledge to what a “wellness program” is, I’d say their guess at it is something to do with helping you live longer. In… Read More

There are many perks to working for yourself, but when it comes to applying for a home loan, it seems being your own boss sends up a red flag to banks and other lenders. Why? A salaried empl… Read More

Employee retention directly affects your company’s bottom line. In fact, a high employee turnover rate can cost your business more than twice an employee’s salary to locate and t… Read More

While many CEOs think about their business as ‘People First’, a lot of HR professionals are still looking for their place at the executives’ table. Talking ‘human cap… Read More

… and which your small business should be hiring When it comes to accomplishing your business’s needs, it can be difficult to decide whether to hire freelancers or full-time emp… Read More

We’ve all heard it. We’ve probably all said it. “I should exercise more”, “You should study something”, or “I should work on my communication skills… Read More

Selecting the right candidate for the job is nothing without a proper onboarding program.We know well that the success of any recruitment strategy depends on a rigorous selection process. Bu… Read More

Employee Engagement hovers around 30% in the U.S. which means 7 out of 10 people hate Monday!  A statistic like that begs us all to wonder what is happening in our own workplaces and ho… Read More

We live in a world where everyone would like to think that what they do is perfect. Reality is, it’s not. You may be a perfectionist or see yourself as a nit-picker where you strive fo… Read More

Businesses and boardrooms around the globe have long been aware of the importance of big data analytics, visualization of first-hand information and trend predictions – all keys to out… Read More

What motivates employees at work? There a two types of factors which drive employees to perform at their best. Employees are either intrinsically motivated or extrinsically motivated. I&rsqu… Read More

We often tend to be confused when it comes to making the distinction between employee performance and productivity. Generally, we don’t manage to grasp the subtle differences between t… Read More

Employee engagement is now a phenomenon that’s deeply implanted in the collective consciousness of progressive HR leaders. This is supported by the huge surge of content, con… Read More

Gamification or in other words, the application of game mechanisms to other non-game areas, has spread to many domains in the past few years: social media, loyalty programs, and of course&he… Read More

I talked to a lovely group of stroke survivors in my community last week about a variety of stroke and disability-related issues. I was very impressed with their insights and honoured to be… Read More

Contractors, temps, freelancers and people with “alternative” work arrangements now account for over 15% of the US labor force. A […] The post Onboard & Upward: How I… Read More

If you’re like me, you might also be addicted to listicles, these articles in the forms of bullet-points that distil information in a very digestible way. This list of HR Key Performan… Read More

We live in a world that’s inevitably changing. Each day that goes by isn’t the same as the day before. You may believe your days go with zero change with the routine of waking up… Read More

One day or another, all managers will encounter a difficult employee they will have to deal with. The situation might announce itself as a nightmare for some who are already familiar with it… Read More

Change can always be a scary thing, most of the time people are unenthusiastic about change. However, the only thing that is certain is that those that aren’t agile enough to adapt wil… Read More

The rise of the highly specialised HR tech market has lead a large number of organisations to  work with a multitude of HR solutions to carry their day-to-day workforce management and s… Read More

There’s a common thought and saying that some things can’t be done alone. We all need help and most of the time we’re too shy to ask for it. Either that or we’re too… Read More

Maplewood Shop Still Proving Pie’s Not Just for Thanksgiving! Pie Oh My! MAPLEWOOD, MO: (STLRestaurant.News) – Every day is a good day for pie.  That’s especially true… Read More

Fischers Hosting Southern Illinois Chiefs Association’s Annual Wine and Craft Beer Tasting BELLEVILLE, IL: (STLRestaurant.News) There aren’t a lot of restaurants that can say the… Read More

Being an entrepreneur is a buzz and a challenge all in one The reality of being Cinderella and prince Charming The reality of starting your own small business You’re about to star… Read More

Stress at work is an issue that is often overlooked by employers. Given its psychological nature, organisations can feel out of their way when it comes to dealing with work-related stress. I… Read More

Make no mistake, an organisation that fosters an environment that motivates employees and rewards positive behaviours will attract the best talent, maintain a strong, positive culture and re… Read More

So, Donald Trump and Election Night 2016. It’s taken me a couple of days to figure out what I want and need to write about Election Night 2016 and Donald Trump’s win. I was on th… Read More

HR managers face great challenges such as managing attrition, encouraging retention and meeting ever-increasing demands from employees, customers and executives who want greater efficiency a… Read More

Business acumen, what is it and how do you know you have it? In the end it’s all about stupidity Are business owners born or made? Or rather, what does it take to become a business ow… Read More

Ever since Game Dev Story came out for the iOS back in 2010. I have noticed a surge of games based around this type of management simulation the last five years. I was addicted to it and Gam… Read More

According to studies done by NASA, a short 20 to 30 (NASA placed the optimum time to be 26 minutes) minute nap improves productivity and alertness in employees. The most progressive Companie… Read More

Savvy business and thought leaders have begun to realise that payroll processing plays a greater role in achieving strategic business objectives than just providing transactional accuracy. I… Read More

Amazon is one of the biggest companies in the world. They increased their workforce from 76,000 to 132,000 by the end of 2016. But even with this being one of the most significant increases… Read More

The history of modern technology is a study in ‘whatever happened to?’ today’s cutting-edge piece of world changing technolo… Read More

Did you know that you can turn a smartphone into your private detective to track someone’s movements without them knowing? Locating a ce… Read More

The poet Robert Burns once said, “There is no such uncertainty as a sure thing.” That sentiment rings true for small businesses throughout the U.S. as the dust of the 2016 presid… Read More

What to do when it’s lonely at the top The 4 things to consider before you team up with someone else Business partnerships are a disaster. If you’re considering partnering… Read More

Every employee is different in a company. Some flourish in blooming social settings and others with specific personality traits need their own space; so when you design an office, how should… Read More

Mount Timpanogos shot from Ray’s Lift at the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah. Photograph, Ann Fisher. At the Crossroads of Art and Nature My stay at the Sundance Resort in late Septe… Read More

Office waiting areas are probably seen for a longer period of time by your clients than they actually see you! Not just clients, your workers, employees, potential employees, auditors oft… Read More

Startups no longer function from a home with a small budget. In Bangalore and many other metros, entrepreneurs understand the importance of investing in office space and good interior design… Read More

Since the beginning of the personal computer era, there have also been Computer Viruses. This program is a type of malicious software, al… Read More

Failing in life due to bad first impressionWhy Creating  A Good First Impression Is Important For An ActorThere is no doubt you've heard the common saying that you never get a second ch… Read More

As a small business owner, you’re no doubt aware of the impact communication has on the success of your organization. You may have attended lectures or webinars, or read books on the r… Read More

Sometimes even good people have to be sacked How to be respectful, kind, caring, considerate, and tough as nails The March 2017 theme of the business thoughts newsletter is about staff, how… Read More

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From Pirates in the Bahamas to Danish women in Italian Piazzas Planning is guessing in life as it is in business One of my favourite Facebook memes is: “Life is what happens when you… Read More

Education is the first step if you’re competing against DIY A timely reminder that my marketing strategy is wrong headed In August last year everything suddenly came together for me… Read More

USC conducted a survey of 14 of Los Angeles’ largest employers to find out how housing costs are affecting recruiting. The effect of California’s housing crisis is reaching new… Read More

Weight Losing weight is an adventure composed of one million wholesome choices we make each day. So maintain these one hundred recommendations in mind to hold on that healthful course, grad… Read More

The District of Columbia has won back-to-back Miss USA titles. Kara McCullough, a 25-year-old scientist working for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, was crowned Sunday at the Mandalay… Read More

Small business finance can be confusing for many startups.  Properly setting up your financial books is vital for the success of any small business. Accurate bookkeeping will help you b… Read More