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Research: How Incentive Pay Affects Employee Engagement, Satisfaction, and Trust
Most managers would agree that motivated, productive employees are crucial for organizational success, regardless of company size, industr..
A 5-Step Process to Get More Out of Your Organization’s Data
“My best employees are leaving,” Daniel told me, “and I can’t seem to figure out why.”
How Managers Can Avoid Playing Favorites
It’s human nature to like some colleagues more than others. But when you’re the boss, treating direct reports differently — and especially..
Augmented Reality Is Already Improving Worker Performance
The relationship between technology and jobs is center stage in the policy and academic debate. The discussion reveals a fascinating, trou..
Your Organization Wastes Time. Here’s How to Fix It.
A year into their jobs, how many employees still have the unbridled energy and enthusiasm that they brought with them to their first day o..
Why the Millions We Spend on Employee Engagement Buy Us So Little
Organizations are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on employee engagement programs, yet their scores on engagement surveys remain ..
How to Cut Costs More Strategically
We’ve all been through it — the looming cost project. And for many of us, it’s not a fond memory. How many cost-cutting initiatives have o..
Why Do Employees Stay? A Clear Career Path and Good Pay, for Starters
Employee turnover is expensive. Replacing an employee who quits costs, on average, 21% of their annual pay. While it’s tempting to dismiss..
To Motivate Employees, Show Them How They’re Helping Customers
Think back to your first day on the job. If you’re like most people, you felt excited and were eager to get down to work. But, based on th..
How to Keep Your Team Focused and Productive During Uncertain Times
Uncertainty is uncomfortable for everyone. Whether it’s political turmoil or a reorganization at your company, employees who are concerned..