You don’t need a lesson in Buddhism to know the value of compassion in solving problems in the workplace. When facing stress on the job, an employee oftentimes holds their emotions in for a long time before coming forward. When the flood gates open, be prepared to understand how they feel; realize the fear that […]
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Knowing that 80 percent of New Year’s Resolutions fail by February, isn’t it time to shift our bold aspirations to the spring, the natural time for renewal? If you never made any 2018 resolutions to begin with, you’re just in time to set fresh goals and make positive changes to rejuvenate the workplace. Whether you […]
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Whether you’re having a one-on-one consultation or a large meeting, here’s how to use your time effectively by listening: Don’t multitask. Multitasking means you are not paying full attention to what the other person is saying. Drinking water or taking notes is okay, but other tasks should be reserved for another time. If you need […]
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There’s no shortage of tools in the box for managers to help shape employee behavior. Bonuses and incentives, pink slips and reprimands, the carrot and stick: which tool is the most effective for improving job performance? In a Freakonomics podcast episode entitled How to Launch a Behavior Change Revolution, psychologist Danny Kahneman discusses the forces […]
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No matter what type of business you have, having the ability to recruit and retain talent pays off with increased productivity. A recent study determined that high performing talent in complex occupations, such as information technology, are eight times more productive than average performers. During the recession, demand for jobs far outweighed the number of […]
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If ever a generation was denigrated in the mass media, it’s those born between 1980 and 2000. To many of us, these are our kids, our relatives, our doctors, our mechanics, our teachers, our cpas. our pet’s veterinarian, our co-workers. In real life, few people are willing to bash millennials face-to-face, simply for the sake […]
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Venture Up marks its 35th anniversary in 2018. To mark the occasion, here are 35 things we’ve learned about successful businesses over the years decades. They start with a mission. They know how to regroup if they stray far from the mission. They improve people’s lives. (No product or service succeeds without showing how it […]
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More than 50 percent of young people in entry-level hourly positions have plans to leave their current jobs in less than a year, a recent FSB and Hart Research Associates study shows. Less than 25 percent of those surveyed stated that they were satisfied with their current job. Employee disengagement is a big problem for […]
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Bash millennials at your peril. They are on the right track. Often characterized as a disruptive force in the workplace, the younger set are redefining the workstyle for mobility and more adaptability. The new way of working is not only more productive, it creates happier employees who agree that flexibility and time off rather higher […]
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