Why Do Most New Managers Fail…So You Can Be Sure You Succeed!

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Managers and supervisors play a critical role in your organization’s success. Managers lead, cajole, track, and inspire their employees to increase production. There is a bottom-line impact for every manager success—and every failure. Research shows that 60% of managers fail within 24 months of their first management position. What can we learn from these numbers? Read more »

Team Building Activities That Are Actually Fun and Beneficial

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In theory, team building exercises are great. You gather people together and give them a task or a game. It’s sometimes off-site, or perhaps it’s online. The goal is to engage, entertain, and ultimately build the team’s cohesion. But why do we groan when it’s time to do these exercises? An entire industry has sprung Read more »

It’s Never Too Early to Plan for Seasonal Hiring Spikes

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In this job market, it’s important to plan ahead. There are shortages of workers in almost every category. However, you still may decide to take a “wait and see” approach. Maybe your busy season won’t be as frantic as last year. Maye your current staff could handle a little extra workload. Plus, you can always Read more »

Understanding Coachable Moments: How to Correct and Coach In a Professional Way

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All of these old sayings can apply to how you should handle your workforce: You can catch more flies with sugar than with vinegar. Lead with the carrot and not the stick. You can lead a horse to water but can’t make them drink. These cliches are behind the idea that coaching an employee is Read more »

How Might You Promote Positivity and Positive Thinking Among Your Workforce?

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There have been hundreds of articles written on the power of positive thinking. The experts have discovered that positive thinking has a powerful effect on our bodies and minds. This holds true both at home and in the workplace. Positivity brings about better coping skills, stronger collaboration, and even a more productive workforce. What is Read more »