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Dated: 07-11-2014
We have all likely experienced a distinct organizational culture – one that you can almost feel, although it may be hard to put into words. Culture defines the behavioral characteristics and operating norms of an organization. Distinct and memorable business cultures are created from the organization’s values, competencies, defined strategy and expected behaviors that coalesce into that distinctive brand of glue that holds an organization together, gives an organization that identifiable “feel”, creates the organization’s identity and aligns its people’s performance to the organization’s objectives and results.
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Dated: 08-08-2014
Every manager wants to increase employee performance. However, The authors of Mercer’s 2013 Global Performance Management Survey wrote that, “Despite an understanding that talent is a source of competitive advantage, establishing effective performance management programs remains a challenge for most organizations.“
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Dated: 08-18-2014
Looking for that next promotion? Ready for an increased salary, higher prestige and more power? Most everyone dreams of this opportunity but most are not ready for the “big job.”
Early in my career I was the best at knowing the intricacies of a particular laser system; after all, I trained army personnel how to use our system. The day came when my boss was leaving so I figured I was just going to slip into the position. As it turns out, I did not get the role and so I decided to jump ship and try my hand in other waters a year later.
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Dated: 08-19-2014
Many articles have been written on how to motivate employees. There seems to be a quest for the magic tool, program or system that will get your employees motivated to do their very best. In fact, according to an article in Forbes magazine written September 26th, 2013, “The market for employee incentives in the U.S. is estimated at $38 billion, which represents approximately 1% or 2% of total payrolls nationwide.” And, while incentive & recognition vendors bend over backwards to sell their wares, often motivating your employee can be as simple as asking three simple words, “What motivates you?”
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Dated: 08-19-2014
The recession and economic recovery have changed the way countless U.S. employees view the workplace, leading many to replace the question of “Do I love my job?” with “Do I have a job?”
But as the economy improves and employees feel less vulnerable, they will also feel less beholden to their employer and may seek out new opportunities. Over the past several years, workforces have been stretched thin, and many employees continue to do more for the same or less pay, an employment “necessity” that will lose traction as the economy continues to improve.
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Dated: 07-11-2014
The cost of employee turnover is estimated at 150 percent of an annual salary. But what if you could spend only $5,000 to find out if an employee is engaged or is thinking of leaving the organization? That is what Amazon is trying with its new “Pay to Quit” initiative, an unorthodox retention method borrowed from Zappos, the online shoe and clothing retailer Amazon acquired in 2009.
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Dated: 08-20-2014
In order to help organizations think more strategically about their approaches to corporate gifting, marketing solutions firm Rymax Marketing Services has released tips for gifting best practices. The Pine Brook, NJ-based firm offered four key guides to selecting and providing gifts for clients and employees to ensure they have the most long-term impact for the organization.
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Dated: 08-20-2014
Hero worship of the rugged individual and admiration for the bold entrepreneur are strongholds in American culture. We are awestruck at the success of self-made men and women. Memoirs of famous individuals are often best sellers. Awards are given in many industries for the top performer of the year. We put our “stars” in the spotlight.
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Dated: 08-19-2014
Consider these glum facts: Only one in eight workers worldwide are engaged at work, but according to Gallup's new 142-country study on the State of the Global Workplace, engagement varies considerably according to the region and country in which these workers live and their economic and social conditions.
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Dated: 08-19-2014
One of the most exciting, terrifying and intensely traumatic experiences any company can experience has to be a merger or acquisition. If you’re about to experience one, or even in the midst of one, you’re likely feeling pretty apprehensive about what’s coming your way.
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