With so much uncertainty surrounding whether this year will hold success, decline, or stagnation for businesses, we wanted to know what our readers foresaw happening over the next 12 months. So, in our January 2012 poll, we asked you, considering the current economic trends, how you perceived your company’s growth potential for 2012. The results were fairly positive considering that only 9% said their company would see a decrease in gains.
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Friday,
February
10th,
2012
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Wednesday,
February
1st,
2012
It’s hard to believe, but the first month of 2012 is over and it’s already February. To keep your and team going strong this year, focus on increasing morale, productivity, and retention by doing these five things this month.
Don’t Let Work Break Your Heart
A recent study found women under heavy stress at work increase their risk of a heart attack by 90%, while another study found men who easily lose their temper at work are five times more likely to have a heart attack. In recognition of American Heart Month, take a few moments to consider your stress level and make it your goal to spend 10 minutes de-stressing each day in February. Also, keep an eye on your team’s stress levels and encourage them to find ways to relax too.
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Friday,
January
27th,
2012
If you had to have “The Talk” about raises with your employees today, do you know what you’d say? Well, you’d better get prepared because 62% of companies will be increasing compensation for their existing employees this year, according to CareerBuilder’s 2012 Job Forecast. And, while over 40% of employees reported to Glassdoor, a business review and resource site, that they aren’t expecting a raise this year, that doesn’t mean they won’t be asking for one.
You may not have any control over your answers to their requests, but you can plan out your responses and make it as positive of an experience as possible.
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Monday,
January
23rd,
2012
I just returned from being on maternity leave after having my first baby, and when people said that a baby would change everything, they weren’t kidding. From when I sleep to how I spend my free time, that little angel has turned my life around, upside down, and inside out – and the funny thing is, I don’t mind it one bit. Before she entered the world, I had a vague idea of how my life would be altered, but I didn’t realize she would teach me a few leadership lessons too.
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Wednesday,
January
18th,
2012
No employer wants to have an unsafe workplace. After all, onsite injuries only serve to hurt morale, cost the company money, and slow down production. But, considering that a study from the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Education and Labor revealed that 69% of injuries and illnesses may be going unreported, in addition to the 3.1 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses recorded by the BLS, companies are still feeling the massive effects of workplace accidents.
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Friday,
January
6th,
2012
It’s that time again – time to ponder the year ahead, plan what you want to accomplish, and decide what you want to change. Millions of people across the world make new years’ resolutions, but according to psychologists, 75% of people who make resolutions fail on their first attempt. That could be due in part to the fact that additional research has shown it takes 66 days for something to become an automatic habit. So, to help you keep your 2012 resolutions from falling by the wayside before you even flip the calendar to February, try these five tips.
Write It Down
It’s common knowledge that actually writing out your goals gives you a much better chance of succeeding. Simply thinking of them and filing them away in your head isn’t enough of an incentive or reminder to keep your goals top of mind. Having a visual cue will help you make your resolutions a regular habit.
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Monday,
December
19th,
2011
What would you give to never have a worker shortage or struggle with turnover? For your office to be filled with happy, engaged employees? To give your employees one day off and then have them back wanting to work the next day for another 364 days? The secrets to such a rosy employment picture may lie within the holiday songs you’ve been humming for the past month about the big man in red himself – Santa Claus.
“And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!”
– The Night Before Christmas
Just like reindeer, employees respond better and work harder when their leader maintains a personal connection with them. If you have hundreds of employees throughout multiple locations, it might not be realistic for you to recognize each one. However, you can still share words of praise and motivation. And, it’s perfectly reasonable for you to be able to remember your direct reports names, along with their dreams for the future and passions in life. Plus, the closer an employee is to their leader, the harder it will be for them to leave.
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Friday,
December
16th,
2011
Each business is as unique as the employees that make up its workforce. But it can be hard to keep the usual annual holiday party fresh and different from year to year, especially when trying to match it to your culture and budget. Check out these five tips on how to turn your year-end bash into an out-of-ordinary holiday party everyone will rave about for months to come.
For the In-Office Party
If you’re trying to keep the festivity costs down, keeping the party in the office and during regular working hours is the way to go. Consider having a progressive potluck luncheon where each department or area of the building hosts a course, such as appetizers, salads, main course, and desserts. Not only will this be extremely inexpensive, if not completely free, your employees will be able to move around and see how other teams are set up.
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According to a CareerBuilder survey released earlier this year, 25% of managers said they were promoted to their leadership role before they felt prepared. If that percentage holds true across the board, it means one out of four leaders started managing others before they had the adequate skills and training. So, we’d like to know what you felt least prepared to handle as a new leader.
Let us know by voting in our poll.
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Monday,
November
28th,
2011
Are you happy with your life? Are your career, relationships, family life, and health where you want them to be? Or are you at least on the path to reach your desired destination? Even with the troubles and issues that you’re dealing with on a personal or professional level, you can still find joy and live a purposeful life. All you’ve got to do is get on the Energy Bus!
In Jon Gordon’s book, The Energy Bus, he reveals The 10 Rules for the Ride of Your Life – and they all revolve around positive energy. Now, before you click to another story because you’re not into that feel-good, lovey-dovey, HR, mystical energy stuff, realize that this positive energy isn’t about all that. It’s about infusing your life with a positive attitude, optimism, and passion in order to push through and overcome different situations and circumstances.
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