In today’s world, people want to be recognized for their contributions and to know they are making a difference. That is why appreciation is one of the four core human needs (F.A.I.R.) that leaders should meet to elevate employee engagement. And, engaged employees are 45% more productive and more likely to stay within your organization. […]
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Have you ever driven to a routine destination and not realize how you got there? You miss the details like street names, making turns, or the songs played in your car. Sometimes we are also on autopilot through a conversation. We are going through the motions of being silent while someone else is talking as
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Would you do business with someone you didn’t trust? The level of trust impacts business relationships with employees, clients, and colleagues. In fact, a U.S. Business survey indicated 22% employees have left a company because of trust issues. Being honest and transparent with your team members builds trust within your organization. For example, sharing lessons
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In today’s world, employees want to be empowered in their role and to know they are making a difference. Empowering others meets one of the four core needs impacting engagement & retention levels. As a leader, how do you empower your team members? It starts with intentional and personalized communication. It is easy to get
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As a business leader, you hear the impact of Tone at the Top on company culture and whether employees want to stay. However, do you know your Mood in the Middle? The mood of your middle managers has a direct impact on employee engagement, productivity, & turnover. With organizations experiencing talent shortages and primary focus
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In today’s world, employees want to be empowered in their role and to make a difference. Creating an environment of empowerment meets one of the four core needs impacting engagement & retention levels. This starts with developing a rapport to understand your team. Establishing a periodic 1:1 meeting (e.g., monthly) to spend time discussing their
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Keeping your team informed meets one of the four core needs impacting employee productivity & engagement levels (F.A.I.R.). It starts with creating an effective communication plan for upfront and ongoing information. Providing expectations and responsibilities upfront helps your employees understand their role and empowers them to own their tasks. Determining what is communicated on an
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The level of trust impacts business relationships with employees, clients, and colleagues. In fact, a recent U.S. Business survey indicated 22% employees have left a company because of trust issues. Being honest and transparent with your team members, where you share lessons learned and let go of perfect appearances, shows authenticity, which builds trust. And
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As a business leader, you hear the impact of Tone at the Top on company culture and whether employees want to stay. However, do you know your Mood in the Middle? The mood of your middle managers has a direct impact on employee engagement, productivity, & turnover. With organizations experiencing talent shortages and primary focus
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Did you know organizations with a strong company culture experience 26% less turnover? Building a culture of employee engagement where your employees enjoy coming to work starts with rapport. As a leader, how do you build rapport with your team members? Employees will appreciate the time you spend with them and recognizing what motivates them.
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