A crisis can happen at any time, and when it does happen, companies must be able to enforce crisis response measures to reduce its impacts on the company and its employees. These measures should help everyone throughout the crisis and even after it to make it easier to go back to normal. Any crisis can…
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Every company works differently to match the industry and operational goals they have. Some run the entire operations in the office; others run a remote-only operation, while a few focus on using either remote-friendly or remote-first models. Many often refer to both remote-friendly and remote-first work models as hybrid work, but they are pretty different…
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Workplace stress and burnout are real problems for many big and small workplaces. The reason why workplace stress and burnouts vary and they can range from poor leadership, constantly high workload, lack of breaks to poor treatment by colleagues and team leaders. If it is not prevented or resolved, workplace stress and burnout can physically,…
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Every work environment has its ups and downs as opinions, beliefs, ideas, and personalities can clash or sync in various situations. As a team leader or boss, you will need to find ways for everyone to get along and resolve any conflicts. Usually, you may ask your team to speak to each other and resolve…
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Since the pandemic started almost two years ago, most of us found ourselves having to go to countless Zoom meetings to keep up with our work while at home. However, it can be very draining to do it every day because of the lack of direct interaction between coworkers and internet constraints that makes Zoom…
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Many say that hybrid workspaces are the key to allowing companies to keep up with the changing world, especially during the pandemic. Companies have also started to look into what hybrid setup works for them and find ways to deal with the downsides of hybrid work. Others are still pushing back because they believe it…
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Workplace discrimination happens on various fronts, one of which is on the age front. Ageism primarily targets employees in their 50s, with the younger employees and employers having negative stereotypes towards their older employees. Companies deny having ageism in the workplace, considering the various laws against it. However, it does exist and occurs without team…
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Workplace bullying is one of the subjects that I always try to highlight on my website. I had witness workplace abuse and how people can take advantage of others while some turn a closed eye on reported bullying. Cherie White is not one of those who keep silent about workplace abuse. In fact, she she…
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When we think about bosses or managers, they should be the people who make sure that everyone is succeeding. They are the ones who set the goals for the team, offer them the resources needed to grow and inspire everyone to do their best. Unfortunately, while there are great bosses out there who will do…
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People always say that positivity is contagious and can be beneficial for those who stay positive and those they interact with. In the workplace, positivity can help with productivity, combatting stress, and increasing cooperation, which is vital that everyone pursues it. But, how can you spread it at work? Here are simple tips to help…
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There will always be coworkers who would use every opportunity to outshine their peers in every work environment. Even if they have coworkers who manage to outshine them, these competitive employees will not see this as a positive thing and a threat to their position. It can be effortless to spot a competitive coworker because…
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Employees are the building blocks of any company or business. Without them, products and services cannot be rendered, and the entire operation will not be possible. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, the spirit of peer recognition is instilled in everyone. But why is peer recognition important? Here are several reasons why it matters: It…
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When you look into today’s workforce worldwide, you will notice that large percentages are Generation Z or Gen Z employees. These individuals were born between 1995 to the early 2000s, and their introduction to the workforce has dramatically shifted how the work environment operates. Gen Z workers have unique preferences regarding how they communicate and…
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When facing multiple projects and deadlines, delegating the work is the best solution. You will lighten your workload considerably, know the best people for certain types of tasks, improve one’s skills and career and build trust. However, delegating work is not easy and will require you to accept that you need help to finish the…
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When you talk about great leaders, you will hear the argument that they must be people who lead by example. They are the ones who show others what to do and how to act in certain situations. As a team leader or a manager, the definition sounds simple because it is a fact that our…
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Every business must have a set of goals to follow to face the challenges before them and achieve their targets. These goals shouldn’t just focus on the monetary aspect of the business but focus on the company’s future. Having goals can help you measure if your company is going in the right direction and provide…
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For a workplace to run smoothly, it is vital that workers are able to communicate clearly with one another and process information you take in. Fortunately, being able to communicate well is a skill that can be learned and practised. One of the significant points that you will learn as you practice your communication skills…
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Workplace bias is one of the most common issues that hamper any business in any industry. When it occurs, our subconscious zeros in on our “intuition” or “groupings” to create fast decisions without considering if it’s suitable for the task at hand. Changing workplace bias can be difficult because of how ingrained it is in…
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For most of us, we don’t like to go beyond our comfort zone because we fear the consequences. We want to stay in control of our decisions and push ourselves willingly to the things that make us happy. Even if we don’t like how things are going with our lives, we are pretty happy to…
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Most of us will agree that we spend more time with our coworkers than the time we spend with our loved ones and friends. We are at work most of the day, and there are even times we do overtime, even while at home. If you are a business owner, team leader or a regular…
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