In today’s time, when the corporate world has drastically shifted to remote working, onboarding new employees has turned into a challenge for HR professionals. It is essential that you, as an HR manager, have a
According to a report by Nielsen, seventy-three percent of eco-friendly millennials are willing to pay more for sustainable goods and services. Millennials have grown up at a time when climate change has been at the forefront of national and international conversations. Knowing that they’ll likely be the first generation to feel its effects, many of
Non-monetary incentives and performance-based pay incentives are the most effective ways to drive higher motivation and productivity in a team. However, non-monetary incentives have benefits that financial ones don’t. For a start, they are more direct. The recognition itself is the reward, ensuring that the focus stays on the employee’s achievements. This gives them a
Your strategy for business is the foundation for a safe and productive company. Employees may come and go, but your strategy for business endures throughout the life of a company. Incorporating work procedures into your business strategy doesn’t just help onboard new employees. They also ensure that the company produces quality results for its customers
Imagine a workplace where employee disengagement is a thing of the past and the environment is mutual trust and respect, and creative energies engage everyone in a shared purpose. This is a place where both people and ideas are valued and where all do their best and collaborate to contribute, optimize and improve. But now
An employee satisfaction survey provides leaders with up-to-the-minute information about the state of employee morale. The survey results allow leaders to make adjustments in how they interact with employees. One thing is for certain; leaders must inspire trust and capability through their business decisions and their behavior. A leader is supposed to check complex reports,
When we think of excellence in business or what is known as Best in Class, what is it that drives such a company? Quite often, it is as simple as being excellent at customer service. We have all seen companies that are terrible at customer service. It isn’t that these organizations think the customer isn’t
Ofer Tirosh is the founder and CEO of Tomedes, a translation company based in Tel Aviv. Tomedes maintains offices in several countries and has built a system for managing members of their team who work in different locations. This makes Tomedes well-positioned and provides a unique insight into leading a remote workforce worldwide. Tomedes was
Workplace culture is the name of the game. For the past year, we’ve heard a lot about how to keep your workplace culture strong—remotely. Now, as companies welcome employees back to the workplace, they face a new learning curve: keeping productivity strong in a post-COVID-19 world that has dramatically changed views on productivity and how
There are thousands of digital marketing agencies. Do you run one of them? Are you having difficulty attracting new clients and boosting your bottom line? The goal of a digital marketing agency is to help other businesses grow – but that doesn’t mean we should lose sight of our own goals. It doesn’t take a
Leading change can be touchy and difficult. How often have you felt the pressure from peers, whether implicitly or explicitly, to downplay an idea that might lead to positive change? If it happens to you often, the organizational culture around you may lean against change. In fact, I have written on fundamental tendencies in human
A clean and healthy environment for your home is something to be expected. However, in a workplace, nobody thinks much about a clean environment. Unless the workplace isn’t clean, nobody ever thinks about the impact of a clean working environment on people. Whether you hire a commercial cleaning service or have in-house staff doing the
As businesses transition to a larger remote workforce, the need for strict online security processes has become even greater. For business leaders, implementing strategic security protocols and developing a culture focused on online security is the key to protecting the business and empowering staff. Cybersecurity operations to build a stronger online security culture have become
To become a pro at conflict management is not as straightforward or glamorous as it has been portrayed in books. The idealistic personas are appealing, but the circumstances are not as charming as reality. Unfortunately, many undertakings fail to grow into individuals who genuinely have hindsight, tunnel vision, and a backbone to successfully carry the
Creative leadership is what makes the world move. Without creative geniuses, we will still be living in caves! From a simple pencil to the ultimate computer, all of what surrounds us is possible because of the hard work of people who, besides being filled with knowledge, were also bold enough to think differently. In the
In today’s world, proper leadership concepts are a crucial factor in ongoing corporate success. Leadership is one of “the” assets that all companies must have for glory. It is because every company goes through many ups and downs. Here, corporations need a fitting leader to guide a team. Especially in tough situations, where the solutions
Nothing destroys leadership skills like sitting across from someone; your heart races and sweat begins to form in your palms. You hope they don’t smell your fear, but you just want out of this situation. In a panic, you deploy the most convenient technique in your arsenal; the compliment sandwich. 1. Compliments Associated With Criticism
There is a wide range of critical skills gaps in the workplace, including the corporate leadership skills gap. According to the Association for Talent Development, there exists a huge gap between the leadership skills companies have now and the ones they will need in the next five years. Not surprisingly, 58% of businesses state that
Tracking return on investments (ROI) is crucial for any successful business. It’s the most effective and reliable way to prove which investments work for your company. Some of the metrics worth monitoring include your sales, expenses, number of leads, website visitors, number of subscribers in your email list, number of calls, and so forth. Without
Successful businesses flourish under healthy competition. They view competition as an opportunity, not an impediment. Competition is an essential part of the business landscape. In fact, healthy competition challenges you to use the resources you have efficiently. Let’s look at how being competitive-minded can help you grow your business: 1. Encourages Continuous Innovation Sole suppliers in
Many businesses underestimate the value of strong company culture. Shared behaviors, values, and goals define an organization and become valuable intangible assets. To understand why we first have to think about the roles that organizational culture can play. From a recruitment and HR perspective, a positive company culture helps you attract and retain top talent.
Mother Nature has the power to revive your senses and clear your mind. Spend a day out in nature, and you’ll feel the stress of your everyday life melting away. That’s the concept that is giving rise to green office designs. With a high emphasis on improving employee productivity, corporations are ready to try just
Many would describe cybersecurity as one of the primary threats to modern businesses today. Vulnerabilities to cybercrime can impact a company’s share value, reputation, culture, staff, and financial stability. And yet, some business leaders do not understand or appreciate the importance of secure cyberspace. You can stay on top as a leader by asking these
Do you plan to implement new software in your company? Do you find it a challenge? Well, let’s take a look at how you can avoid common mistakes when doing so. Implementation of new software is a complex technological and organizational process that requires significant resources and time. In practice, such projects are divided into
Examples of good leaders and how they interact with employees, peers, and family shows it is their awareness that makes the difference. Good leaders aren’t born; they’re made. But many potential leaders have honed the skills that make them stand out, either because of circumstances or personal ambition. Let’s look at eight ways to spot
Every business has a life cycle of its own. With the phases of this life cycle, a business ought to go through many changes. These changes might be smaller or bigger. But they would affect everyone connected with it, directly or indirectly. Business owners tend to make changes in their organization based on their knowledge
An organization’s progress largely depends on how creative, responsible, and accountable its workforce is. And these virtues strengthen when people are given a chance to lead from the front. Those who manage to exhibit their leadership qualities in demanding situations become an asset to their organization and an inspiration for their peers. The importance of
Developing future leaders in the existing talent pipeline can only be done by cultivating a favorable work culture. How do we create leaders like Steve Jobs, Satya Nadella, or Sundar Pichai? They have carved a niche as great leaders in their organizations and the industry at large. When we talk about a successful organization from
You’ve got a strong leadership culture. Your employee turnover is low, productivity is high, and the company functions well. Plus, everyone seems happy. Projects are turned in on time, clients are over the moon, and there’s even time for a game of ping pong at lunch. These are the things leadership culture dreams are made
Time management is one factor that affects your performance and productivity in your workplace. It will make you a more efficient worker, and you will be able to meet deadlines easily. You can also produce quality work. You should improve your time management at work to help you achieve your goals with less effort. But
There is a statement according to which a revolution at the state level is impossible without a revolution at the level of the individual. And if you transfer the essence of this phrase to business transformation, it means that business transformation is not possible without a leadership transformation. Leadership transformation is the root cause, and
The leaders of organizations are always looking for better ways to positively influence workplace culture. As it turns out, the act of giving gifts to clients and staff—or corporate gifting—is a great way to go about it. It’s so good that 40% more businesses are planning to give gifts to their workers and clients this year. Given that
The effect of positive culture on change is far-reaching. Today’s employee is far more likely to choose to stay loyal to an organization that reflects their personal values and where they feel they’re contributing to the bigger picture. Having clarity around what you’re trying to achieve together – and communicating that effectively – can have
At its basic level, business strategy is the art of planning and directing the overall operations and movements within an organization in order to achieve specific goals and objectives. Business Strategy is often contrasted with tactics and, at some extremes, even separated from strategy by a large gap. Sometimes, day-to-day operations have no relation to
“Leadership is about vision and responsibility, not power.”- Seth Berkley There are thinkers, and there are doers. And so many times, in the constant race to that almost never reachable and imaginary finish line, we come across a few people who, from behind all the chaos, bring about a sense of stability and excellence. These
The leaders of an organization can positively influence company culture and are responsible for steering the whole company. They’re a powerful influence, but, as we all know, with great power comes great responsibility. If a leader doesn’t have the ability to shape the company culture for the benefit of the business, they’re going to have
Ginni Rometty, CEO of IBM, has always demonstrated democratic leadership to make tough decisions, such as channeling resources to big-data efforts. Through her, IBM continues to grow and is partnering with government enterprises (among other entities) to leverage its ability in cognitive computing. In participative leadership, employees who would otherwise feel undermined by hierarchical standards
Most business and corporate leaders believe they are in management debt. They say each and every decision they make for the business has many unintended first and second-order impacts. Most leaders have good intentions when it comes to management plans. But some of them falter, leading to what is known as management debt. So the
A successful business depends on great teamwork and quality leadership. For building a team that can last, each team member is required to utilize their strengths. Creating collaborative teamwork and an atmosphere where everyone can deliver their potential is key to successful leadership and team management. But the vast majority of people simply do not
For businesses to grow, you need to hire top talent or cultivate skills internally. Working with your team provides a number of benefits to businesses that you don’t get from hiring externally. To achieve them, it’s important to champion a culture that rewards learning and self-improvement. 1. Becoming a Truly 21st Century Business The 2018 Deloitte
What is the Attention Economy? As the name suggests, the term ‘attention economy’ refers to the idea that, in a digital-first world, attention is a valuable but scarce commodity. Between social media, content, push notifications, billboards, and other media messages, the fight for an individual’s attention is a fierce one. And attention is a valuable
Effective leaders actively work to break the glass ceiling. For those who are not familiar with the term glass ceiling, it is a metaphor for the unseen but stubborn barrier preventing women from reaching the upper echelons of corporate America. The glass ceiling is an interesting concept, and the book that introduced it was one
In this competitive industry scenario, it is not easy to get the right people. As a result, business owners are making hard attempts to make sure their present workforce imbibes the needed skills and competencies to get the job done, and the best way to do this is corporate training. The concept of corporate training
Many articles and books are written about the skills and competencies of the ideal manager. Much is published about great examples in today’s companies. I studied a few top 100 lists in particular. Forbes’ 100 greatest living business minds are very much about influence. Harvard Business 100 best-performing CEO list is based on financial success,
It doesn’t matter if you are knowledge sharing with a team of five people or with hundreds of employees scattered across the globe; the issue of culture is an equally relevant one in both cases. Even if certain sectors of your company thrive on competition, knowledge sharing remains a part of your brand’s essence, and
In the modern working environment, flexible working has ceased to be a ground-breaking practice and has developed into an established paradigm. Technological advancements, improved communication systems, and an increased consideration has been given to the importance of maintaining work-life balance. It’s no longer a means to attract the millennial working market but a viable policy
Recently, companies have started to realize that good customer experience, as well as the performance of your business as a whole, depends largely on your employees’ level of happiness. Deloitte’s report on human capital trends has found that as much as 80% of executives have recognized employee experience as an important factor for their organization’s
Scaling an employer brand and business is everyone’s dream. It’s fun being the little guy, but no one wants to be there forever. In general, scaling up is a good thing. You’ll have more resources, more people, and more opportunities to serve your customers. But there are also some downsides. Specifically, your company culture will
For many, your job is your home away from home. You spend countless hours there working alongside colleagues, taking notes from supervisors, and interacting with customers and clients. In such a situation, especially if you’re in the pressure cooker environment of projects nearing deadlines, it’s only a matter of time before conflict arises. Running into
In the popular Sci-Fi series, Star Trek one of their most formidable adversaries was “The Borg.” The Borg was a race of Cyborg half human half machine organisms that shared a group consciousness. They would assimilate new cultures and quickly add them to “the collective,” which is “Sci-Fi speak” for “group think.” Resistance is Futile
As the head of a business organization, you carry a truckload of responsibilities. You want your business to grow by leaps and bounds, but you are also well aware that it takes a team to get there. True success is not possible without a collective effort. And your employees make up an integral part of
Much has been written about worker engagement, imploring leaders to ignite this behavior within their employees. Sometimes the simple answer of ‘implementing better communication’ glosses over the underlying deeper issues at hand. We’ve learned that many behaviors are the result of habit. To change a behavior, you have to over-lay old habits with new routines.
Good business management requires many different skills and attributes. Besides strategizing and directing a company toward its vision, truly great bosses will inspire and motivate their employees to be the best that they can be. This way, they get the most out of their staff and create the right environment for productivity and success. Motivation
The leadership style types at a company can greatly impact a range of aspects of the business. Poor leadership style types will see poor performance and potentially even a hit to profits. It’s often said that people leave managers, not companies, which would suggest it’s clear that leadership and management styles can have a significant
Like every other aspect of life, the workplace has evolved. With the passage of time, leaders have realized the importance of a stress-free work environment. If you look at the philosophy of some of the corporate giants such as Google, you will notice that the one thing they focus on is fostering creativity. Employees that
When is the last time you heard your leader discuss organizational culture with employees? How does your organization know if the current organizational structure is optimal for today’s economy? Is organizational theory taught in universities applicable today? If you were to start a new organization today, what would be your organizational structure? Current Organizational Theory
You want a great company culture because you can’t run your business on your own. While you should be paying your staff the wages they’re worth, your staff will not be at their fullest potential unless they feel like they’re a part of a committed and united team. Here are seven secrets to creating a
No organization can achieve success, whether it is a retail giant, a corporation, or even a small startup, if the relationships between the key stakeholders within the sphere are strained. To ensure the possibility of procuring the best kind of results from any venture, you need to nurture, build, and sustain relationships. But in the
Hiring great leadership qualities for any position can be a daunting task all on its own, then add “lean” skills into the mix, and it may leave some HR staff shivering in their boots. Let’s face it, it’s hard to find someone who is trustworthy, patient, knowledgeable within the specific field, and empowered to create
International expansion is an exciting business step – but what kind of leadership challenges should you expect? Growing your business to the point that you’re considering an international expansion is something to be proud of – but it’s vital that you don’t overlook the challenges that such an expansion brings. Taking steps into a new
Despite the current global economic situation, employee attrition is a critical issue that constantly affects workplaces. It might be surprising to learn that employees who find their work highly stimulating and rewarding, with excellent coworkers and a healthy company environment, still leave their jobs. The reasons why employees leave? They find it difficult to work
It is unfortunate in itself that the disability community at large has found it fitting to use the word “inclusion” when referring to our beloved children, siblings, parents, or friends with disabilities. The term inclusion in itself is deceiving. So I have given much thought to the moments when I read about employers that do the bare minimum
What does innovation mean? Innovation is a buzzword for a new generation. It is also a word with so many ambiguous connotations that no one has been able to put their finger on what personifies real innovation. There are countless examples of moments of innovation and innovative ideas that create or impact change. Yet each example
Companies are like individuals and communities; they have beliefs and behaviors that shape them. These beliefs and behaviors are known as corporate culture. Corporate culture may be written. But in small companies, it is usually unwritten. An example is when a bank pays for all its employees’ lunches on Wednesdays, and the employees identify with
You don’t want to risk losing your best employees, do you? Of course not. So why is it that so many businesses make fatal mistakes when it comes to their employees and wonder why staff turnover is high? Whether your business is big or small, ensuring that employees feel valued is important. If staff feel
Philosophically and practically, I find myself conflicted over the current preoccupation in leadership development as a relational dynamic. On the one hand, I’ve seen and used competency frameworks for leadership assessment and development purposes. On the whole, they did serve well as a useful touchstone for these purposes. They provided a helpful basis for awareness-raising,
A training program for your employees is good for them and for your organization. Investing in your team this way has been shown to improve productivity, reduce costly mistakes, and boost staff morale. So you’re sold on the idea of training and development in the workplace. But how can you implement the most effective employee
As any good leader knows, motivation is one of the most valuable tools to improve employee productivity. With so many ways to improve motivation, some are distinctly less obvious than others. Every company has a different dynamic, but more motivated employees simply produce better. Bearing that in mind, companies across the globe constantly seek out
As I reflect upon the “Roll Tide” leadership dynasty that is rising throughout Alabama, I am reminded of my own coaching successes and some of the foundational ideas of leadership and organizational sustainability. Several words are being thrown around in the sports media that speak to the long-term growth of Alabama Football — “Dynasty” and
Organizational culture is a complex and nebulous topic for management exponents and practitioners. However, culture plays a vital role in an organization’s sustenance and growth. We have innumerable examples of organizations that have successfully grown because of apt culture being expounded. And it has been a critical constituent of their DNA. Culture defines mood and
Business leadership involves the ability of the management of an organization to achieve goals, act decisively, and beat its competitors while instilling a performance spirit within the organization. Business leadership is important because it touches both the internal and external stakeholders within the industry and beyond. Here are the top eight reasons: 1. Ensuring the Business
Starting the year with an employee engagement strategy is a must. Engage for Success defines employee engagement strategy for employers as being “about positive attitudes and behaviors leading to improved business outcomes, in a way that they trigger and reinforce one another.” The conventions of the workplace are rapidly changing. New operational norms are being
A few years ago, at the end of a first-year university workshop on leadership theory with a heavy focus on the ideas of transformational and servant leadership, a young woman who had been sitting near the front approached me. “Sir,” she said shyly, “I’m afraid I don’t understand.” “What exactly is it you don’t understand?”
Think of a time when you just read a great leadership book or attended a fantastic leadership workshop and immediately put into action what you learned. Isn’t it a great feeling to uncover a solution to a problem or situation and then take action? Yes, it is fun to continuously learn and improve as leaders!
Diversity is an incredibly important characteristic of workplaces today. Greater awareness and sensitivity regarding diversity in the workplace can empower leaders to grow a more effective organization as well as deliver the highest quality products and services. Diversity Leadership Skills Leading and developing a more culturally sensitive environment can, and will, eventually influence the organization
As you may have heard, the sustainable leadership business model that is centered around building better company structures, social enterprises, and corporate policies. It is a model that allows environmentally conscious businesses that place a high priority on their people and community to label their activities and brand their values. “B-Corps” are leading the way
In academia and corporate America, one of the hottest topics today is inspiring high performers and employee engagement. As scholars and organizations try to find solutions to increase employee engagement, some employers remarkably find ways to mistreat high performers. Often organizations are not aware that they mistreat their high performers. Three Morale Killers Research shows
Building a strong workforce, with solid organizational health, is a requirement for any company seeking to achieve its goals. Progressive organizations understand that the key to an effective team is dependent on the quality of leadership. Leaders typically find themselves managing teams with multiple layers of behavioral dynamics. This means it is paramount for leaders
Companies are constantly faced with finding the means to stay profitable and with a whirlwind pace of change. Maintaining a competitive advantage in such an environment is difficult in tough economic times. This means enterprises must be adaptable, learn quickly, and consistently transfer knowledge gained throughout the organization. This constitutes creating a continuous learning and communication
Recently, a colleague asked, “Who has most influenced your thinking and practice as an Organizational development consultant?” One of my chief influences was my Mom. She had a lot of sayings. “No good comes from fooling,” she would say, admonishing us unruly children to behave lest our ruckus causes some household mishaps. She had many
Anyone who has participated in a hiring decision has done it all before – looked at a resume, seen a name or education information, and formed conclusions. Assessment and Bias These are considered hiring assessments, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s report on assessments. If the conclusions led to the elimination of that candidate
A company retreat with your team should not be planned with haste. You want it to be meaningful and motivational. So before you print those “Company Retreat” fliers for mass distribution around the office, read on and maybe reconsider what you’re actually offering. Why Plan a Company Retreat? Maybe it’s an entire brand experience you
Let’s face it; we take too many things in today’s advanced, high-tech economy for granted. And sadly, others we often just plain neglect. Maybe it’s the radio waves that enable us to communicate with cool gadgets, untethered from the sockets that power them. Maybe it’s the transformation from watercraft to aircraft that allows us to
When I started working in the IT consulting section, the words leadership and inspiration were not in the daily vocabulary of my company. What was there, however, was a “get things done” mentality, coupled with the “within budget” and the “on-time” clauses! No questions asked, of course! I felt that something was missing in this
The overarching goal for everyone in hospitality leadership is meeting and exceeding guests’ needs. Business leaders emphasize the value of exceptional customer service in achieving guest satisfaction, repeat business, and excellent word-of-mouth advertising through social media and review sites like TripAdvisor. What are the qualities that make a successful leader in the hospitality industry? Whether
According to a Gallup poll on employee engagement, less than one-third (31.5%) of U.S. workers were engaged in their jobs. While that is up from the previous year and the highest since Gallup began tracking engagement, the flip side is that the majority of employees are not engaged and, according to the poll, 14.5% were
Engaging the workforce has long been one of the biggest challenges of any business leader. History has shown us that every time this country has experienced a weak economy, it eventually bounces back. Because of the weak economy, organizations may be facing a low percentage of employee turnover. Some executives may be tempted to think
Organizational alignment is an important concept for leaders to consider. This is especially true in the current fast-paced, complex, and constantly changing working world. A Google search shows just under 27,000 books on alignment topics, including leadership, strategic, organizational, or management, so clearly, this is a topic with many facets to consider. Need an Alignment?
The Ivory Tower Syndrome stems from leaders being disconnected from employees in the trenches and, thus, the reality of the business. In the business world, this means less-competitive products that cost too much to produce and ultimately risk company survival. In healthcare, it means lower quality of patient care and transferring cost overruns to the
Leadership focuses on abilities! Being a parent to two boys with developmental disabilities has given me first-hand experience with many amazing talents and the superior intelligence they both possess. One thing that always sticks out in my mind is how often people are unaware that autism is not an intellectual disorder. On the contrary, individuals
A surprising number of workers worldwide are either not engaged with their work, or actively disengaged. Gallup’s State of the Workplace survey revealed some interesting trends: worldwide, only 14% of workers are engaged at work. In the United States, that number is reported as around 30%, but that figure is still low. And means that
Confident leadership skills, intuitive decision-making, and enthusiastic leadership qualities are all definitely important to building a profitable, stable business. Because we all understand the importance of these abilities, we’ll take a different track and talk about major leadership decisions that apply to most businesses. Looking back and reflecting on how and why our company survived
It’s no secret that grows and learning work environments are the most productive and efficient because employees truly love their jobs. The simple reason for this is employees don’t consider their jobs as some sort of burden. They get beautifully tuned to their work. Creating and managing a grow-and-learn workplace culture and keeping employees happy
A happy employee helps create a positive work environment and is always more engaged and focused on organizational goals than an unhappy one. They develop charisma and bring an aura of positivity that influences others in the company. Sometimes, employees lose their enthusiasm as time progresses due to a lack of positivity in the workplace
After years of operation, every enduring organization finds itself in a situation where it needs to strengthen its roots to be one of the key competitors in the market. Supporting an organization requires strong leadership at its core. Every team, large or small, needs a leader who can support the organization at the crucial stages
To boost employee morale, leaders need to show their team that they appreciate their work and must motivate them to move forward. So what ways can leaders boost employee morale? 1. Acknowledge Hard Work There is nothing that works wonders more than merely showing gratitude. Letting team members know that your value their hard work
Employee satisfaction is a complex arena for most business managers. Finding innovative ways to maximize employee growth and performance can be challenging. While sticking to the traditional strategy of offering financial bonuses might have worked wonders in the past, these incentives are no longer sufficient to generate employee satisfaction. Interestingly, employee satisfaction depends on several
Making a change in culture is something that can take, with or without planning. If allowed, culture will form on its own, which can be detrimental to the health of the organization. Or culture can be planned and implemented so as to enhance the organization’s goals and strategies toward success. One way or another, the
Recently, I was working with a team of managers on their organization’s leadership culture when one of the participants received an urgent call from his manager, who told him to fly back to corporate headquarters right away. There had to be an emergency meeting about an issue at one of the company’s plants that were
Danielle definitely looked stressed. She was leading a new project and finding team leadership dynamics confusing and difficult to handle. “This team is such a nightmare…I don’t know if I can carry on with this.” But what was really going on here? As a leader or coach, how do you help Danielle make sense of
We previously discussed the Narcissist Leader or Employee. Many responded that they could and can relate to this issue. They could identify people in their workplace that fit the description perfectly. This month, we will focus on the abusive leader or employee. When I think of abuse, my mind goes to domestic abuse that is