Employee Benefits Can Help Grow Your Small Businesses

Why is a strong employee benefits package important to your business? Because your employees are the most valuable asset to your company so it is always wise to invest in them. Unfortunately, if you don’t take care of your employees by offering competitive benefits they will find another company that does. As Drew McLellan explains in ...

8 Phrases You Should Always Say To Lift Employee Morale

Many of us know that keeping employee morale high is vital in running a successful company. When faced with several employees it is often difficult to communicate enough. Sometimes days and weeks can go by with little-to-no employee contact, which isn’t a good thing. It is important to communicate with your employees and knowing the ...

How to Deliver Feedback So Employees Pay Attention

Why is feedback to employees important? Employees want both positive and constructive feedback. They wish to know: What are their strengths? Where can they improve? Where do they stand in the organization Importance of Giving Employee Feedback Check out the infographic below from OfficeVibe for data showing the importance of giving employees timely, specific and helpful feedback ...

How Effective Leaders Teach and Not Just Tell (or Yell)

Thursday, December 15, 2016 Employee Morale, Leadership Permalink

Teach employees what to do, don’t just tell them what to do. Most experts say teaching is the top responsibility of managers. But, managers don't practice the art of training their staff. Why? Most managers function 5,000 - 10,000 feet above the day-to-day grind. They're busy dealing with critical thinking or fighting wildfires. How to Teach and Lead Terry St. ...

How to Face Bad Worker Conduct Effectively

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Employee Morale, Employees, Supervision Permalink

Worker conduct can make or break a workplace morale. Your business’ success sits on a three-legged stool: workers; customers; and, you. If any of these legs are wobbly, then your business is not stable. Unlike other external forces (economy, regulations, suppliers, etc.), you can directly control these three legs. Worker Suitcase Your employees bring their personal bags ...

Employee Engagement – Do you inspire it?

Thursday, September 15, 2016 Employee Morale, Employees Permalink

Is your leadership inspiring employee engagement? Do your employees find you approachable? One way to figure out if you’re on the right path with your staff members is to listen to the feedback they give you. Look for Employee Engagement Clues Terry St. Marie at TerryStarbucker.com in “Proof Positive: The 10 Pieces Of Employee Feedback That Lead ...