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Wellness programs are becoming a standard amongst medium and small-sized businesses. These programs are now commonly included in company benefits packages, and for good reason. If done properly, they provide employees the necessary support to adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. Healthier Employees...

Succession planning is a necessary strategy that identifies and develops the future leaders of your company. An effective succession plan is advantageous to your employees, and boosts their self-esteem while producing long-term goals. As a result, employees are developed and prepared to meet the com...

When you work with a group of people day after day, conflict is inevitable. Any employee, no matter how qualified or mature, is not immune. Here are some key strategies on how to deal with conflict in the workplace, in order to create a cohesive environment that is conducive to productivity.  E...

Feedback is a two-way street. You need to know how to give it effectively and how to receive it constructively. When you make a conscious choice to give and receive feedback on a regular basis you demonstrate that it is a powerful means of personal development and positive change. According to a stu...

Employees who point out problems in the office may help the company improve, but could be hurting themselves in the process. Such negative-minded workers are more likely to become mentally fatigued and defensive and experience a drop-off in production, according to a first-of-its-kind study by Michi...

Research shows that workspaces that meet “green” standards contribute to the better cognitive functioning needed to think clearly and work efficiently. There is a scientific link between green workplaces and higher productivity. According to Mark Conway, head of workplace environments at facilities ...

Over the past decade, organizations have worked hard to create diversity within their workforce. Diversity can bring many organizational benefits, including greater customer satisfaction, better market position, successful decision-making, an enhanced ability to reach strategic goals, improved organ...

Team building is very important when it comes to managing people. People are simply more willing to work together when the atmosphere encourages it. When everyone gets along, things just go better. Employees provide better service to the customer, they work together to deliver satisfaction with smil...

Why Make Training More Accessible Through Mobile, Interactive Platforms Recent studies on the online educational experience have shown that interactive online platforms can be as effective as traditional in-class education. Add the power of mobile learning to an online platform, and employers can in...

Without question, people work to make money, to make a living and support their family and the lifestyle to which they’ve become accustomed to or would like to achieve. But, if your business strives to maintain a healthy environment it must go beyond monetary reward. People are motivated by more tha...