Receiving a letter of resignation from a cherished employee is one of the hardest things an employer has to face. Across the workforce, the average time spent at any one job has never been lower. While many jobs are now considered stepping stones along a career path, there is still a huge opportunity to reduce…
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Is Office Restoration Necessary
Your workspace is your second home. You spend a lot of time there. The environment in and around your workspace influences the functionality and appeal of your workspace. This environment includes work areas and furniture. All this further influences your performance at work as well. It is the one thing that creates the first impression…
Investing in Employees – Smartest Business Decision
Employees are the bread and butter, the mortar of any modern business. No matter the technology, the level of automatization and mechanization, an employee always is and always will be right behind all of it, operating it. So, why are we investing only in all of those aspects except the employees? Mostly because of the…
How Artificial Intelligence and Other Technologies Are Improving Working Conditions
No matter how you feel about technology, one thing is certain: since its introduction into the workforce, it has and will continue to transform just about every facet of every industry as we know them. Opinions about its application vary widely. It’s not uncommon to hear another narrative about technology impairing social interaction and mental…
Expanding your business overseas
Companies go international for a lot of reasons. They usually expand their business overseas because they want to grow and expand the market. Going global is a new definition of economic integration toward bigger financial income. You might think that expanding your business is appealing; however, it can also disrupt an existing business. There are…
Work Doesn’t Have to Feel like Work – How to Transform your Office to a Happier, More Productive and Healthier Place
An office can sometimes be a dreary place for an employee. There’s no denying the atmosphere of a workplace can significantly add to, or takeaway from, a worker’s productivity, health and happiness. By creating a more relaxing, comfortable and inspiring environment, you might be surprised how significantly this may impact your effectiveness at work. The…
Enticing Potential Employees: 4 Strategies for Making Your Company an Attractive Workplace
Attracting new and qualified employees can often be a challenging and complex process. There are many factors to consider when recruiting new employees, such as the background, qualifications, and educational history you are looking for. Many qualified applicants are searching for specific qualities in companies when job hunting. Therefore, not only will you need to…
Planning for the Future: 4 Ways to be Prepared for Estimated Business Growth
The future for any business is an opportunity to grow operations, expand into new markets, increase revenues, and be able to move from one growth level to another. However, this future needs to be planned for. In order to have a good chance at striking it big, it is good to be flexible and adapt…
4 Strategies to Improve the Culture of Your Construction Company
Construction companies are vital to society. People live, work, and play in buildings that are almost as varied as the human race. Because of the pivotal role buildings play in everyday life, it is paramount that those who erect these structures share the same foundational agendas. The culture of any construction company is instrumental in…
7 Things That Can Kill Your Company Culture
Every company develops a unique culture that defines how people feel and behave as they work. For the most part, business owners and managers take the lead in creating a culture that reflects their values. A study published by the Gallup organization revealed that having highly engaged employees resulted in 10% increase in customer satisfaction….