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How to manage different generations at work
The American workforce comprises people from five different generations. At many companies, 20-somethings work alongside much older workers in similar…
5 office plants that can reduce employee stress
Stress in the workplace is common. According to the American Institute of Stress, 80 percent of workers experience on-the-job stress….
8 questions that need to be on every manager evaluation form
No one has a more immediate impact on employee engagement, productivity, and workplace satisfaction than direct managers of staff. Yet,…
How to run an effective meeting
Think about the worst meeting you ever attended. Maybe one person monopolized the conversation and spoke ad nauseum about a…
6 low-cost employee engagement ideas
Employee engagement is essential to a productive, innovative workplace. Studies have shown that engaged employees are happier, healthier, more focused,…
You need to be flexible when managing millennials in the workplace.
If you’re a manager, there’s a good chance you manage a millennial. According to Pew Research Center—and data from the…
Good employees leave bad managers who do these 4 things.
Being a manager means having the power to influence others. Great managers inspire their teams to greatness and lead by…
The traits of great managers (a data-driven analysis)
We recently released the results of a survey of 5,000+ employees about their perspectives on their managers. From it, we…
The art of giving feedback
Feedback is a little like management oxygen – we tend not to think much about it and take it for…
A candid interview with a gentle giant
“The most important person you’ll hire is the first person. That way everybody after that will have to meet that…