While many leaders set a high importance on training employees, all too often their personal development takes a backseat. According to a Deloitte study, 86% of respondents said learning and development are important issues, yet only 10% say they are ready to address it. (more…)
Regardless of rank and tenure within a company, everyone has the ability to be influential. From helping encourage higher engagement to championing a new project, using your influence in your office can be the most important skill you bring to the workforce. (more…)
Throughout your career, you most likely will face unplanned obstacles, as well as run-of-the-mill managerial setbacks. Depending on professional development, training, and experience, the mountains you face as a leader can be merely molehills. Specific skills, either innate or obtained, will help you cross over from average boss to successful leader. Check out these excerpts […]
Check out the latest episode of Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast! (more…)
One of the biggest issues organizations face is complacency in the workplace. Whether due to bad leadership habits, the absence of competitive spirit, or a lack of goal-oriented productivity, complacency can cause turnover and cost your company money. The biggest cause of complacency is employee disengagement. (more…)
According to research from the Pew Research Center, the COVID-19 Pandemic changed the way we work. Before the pandemic, only one-in-five employees reported working from home all or a majority of the time. As of October 2020, that number had jumped to 71%. Of that number, over 50% say they desire to continue working remotely […]
We’re excited to announce the season five launch of the On the Job Podcast with a brand-new episode! A lot can change in a year – especially the kind of year we’ve all had. This season, we’re shining a light on folks who have chosen unique career paths – by necessity or by choice. You’ll hear […]
A productive workforce starts with having a team of highly engaged, passionate employees. Not only does high engagement raise productivity, but it also results in lower turnover, higher profitability, and lower absenteeism. In their infographic, Webpage FX explains the benefits of raising employee engagement and eight tips to help increase it. Check it out below! […]
With more businesses opting to utilize a hybrid workforce with in-office and remote employees, the question remains which work scenario is more productive. While productivity isn’t always measured in hours worked, it can still be an indicator to analyze how productive work-from-home solutions can be. So we want to know, while working from home, do […]
The modern workplace is constantly changing. Year after year, we have seen companies introduce flexible work options, the four-day work week, telecommuting opportunities, and more. This past year, some businesses were forced to implement work-from-home options due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With all these changes, the modern office looks nothing like past generations. To handle […]
