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3 steps to new employee success
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe honeymoon period for new employees provides a prime time to set the stage for unlimited success. While some employers unfortunately also call this the introductory period and try to use it as an evaluation window within which to weed out new hires, we should look at it as a litmus test for our own success and a chance to invest in the success of an employee. Employees come in ready to make an impact, optimistic about the opportunity and eager to learn. Here are three steps to take to fan that flame of enthusiasm into a sustainable fire.
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Employees want to be recognized, but not how you think
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementYour employees want you to recognize their hard work and efforts, but a survey of 16,000 professionals in 4,000 companies representing various industries and roles reveals that they may not want to be recognized for only major accomplishments, don’t necessarily want a cash reward, and some would prefer that the recognition didn’t occur in front of everyone in the organization. According to a recent Deloitte Greenhouse survey, most employees (54%) would prefer a verbal "thank you" for day-to-day accomplishments, while 31% would prefer to have that thanks in writing.
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Steps to help close the divisions in our society
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAccording to Forbes magazine, hate crimes in 30 major U.S. cities rose by 9% in 2018. Most of the victims were black, Jewish, LGBT or immigrants. This is serious and not only impacts us in our communities but also in the workplace. Racist rhetoric is on the rise, along with the perpetuation of stereotypes and bullying based on religion, skin color, ethnicity and sexual orientation. What impacts the community impacts the workplace. If people are afraid of being verbally or physically attacked outside of work, they can't be productive at work.
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Travel2020: Hilton’s study looks at the lives of millennial business…
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementHilton Hotels & Resorts has given a good look at today's up-and-coming professional to determine the likes and dislikes of meetings attendees in the 23- to 35-year-old age range. The recent survey revealed that, while young business travelers prefer a buzzing social environment and in-person interactions during regular work hours, they would rather spend their evenings on their own. The findings focused on what truly influences and shapes young professionals’ experience on the road, including their preferences in dining, workspaces and how they blend personal interests with professional requirements.
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3 steps to get back to that new employee feeling
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementNew employees show up eager, optimistic and open. The blank slate of opportunity at a new job, often combined with the joy of leaving an old job, can be quite inspiring. However, even those among us who truly enjoy our positions tend to face waning enthusiasm every now and again. And the eagerness with which we looked at new opportunities or the bring-it-on attitude with which we faced problems may be even harder to come by. Instead of losing touch with them altogether, take these steps to get back to that new employee feeling.
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If you’re struggling, beckon ‘flow’ instead
Lisa Cole Mental HealthcareMost of us know that sense of resistance when we’re just not feeling it and really need to get something done (or think we do). For me, it may be tackling my taxes, plowing through the piles on my desk, or trying to come up with an idea for an article. Even when I like what I’m about to embark upon, sometimes getting started or back into it is just not happening. Many expert strategies for how we should tackle our various obligations have merit. For now, though, let’s explore how examining our resistance and altering our attitude can help us get going.
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Employers are using severance packages to protect their brands
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe employee experience has typically included the recruitment and hiring process, onboarding, and how workers are treated on a day-to-day basis. However, the employee experience has now evolved to also include how companies handle severance and workforce transition. According to a recent report, 44% of all companies surveyed now offer some form of severance benefits to all employees, not just senior managers. These are some of the trends pertaining severance and transition.
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The 6-month association checkup
Bob Harris and Laura Crowther Association ManagementSix-month checkups are common in healthcare. They work to prevent disease and analyze progress. Associations can benefit from a similar six-month checkup. At the Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors (CCAR), the board decided to focus on accountability and advancement of the strategic plan we drafted every few years. The strategy used to formulate the plan is modeled after the Japanese concept of Kaizen, meaning "continuous improvement."
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Why every executive should be leveraging social media to pull in talent
Roberta Matuson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn preparation for a recent prospect meeting, I attempted to look up the profiles on LinkedIn of the executives whom I would be meeting with. To my surprise, half the team wasn't on LinkedIn and the other half might as well have not been, as their profiles and connections weren't very robust. Ironically, the purpose of my meeting was to explore a project related to pulling in top talent. Here's what I told them that might be helpful to you.
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Why PIPs should be a manager’s favorite tool
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementPerformance improvement plans (PIPs) are these amazing little forms that can pave a smoother path to professional growth or termination. They can end bad behavior and create positive new habits. Unfortunately, they require a few things of which we do not often have enough: time, patience and focus. Here are a few reasons why PIPs should be a manager’s favorite tool and how they should be used.
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