According to a study by Accenture, cited by Forbes, 43 percent of employees cite lack of recognition as their key reason for heading for the door. As Forbes contributor Alan Hall writes, “When your employees say to themselves and others, ‘Where’s the love?’ you’ve got a problem.” Telling people when their efforts have made a… Continue reading Why do most people quit their jobs?
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WHAT IS WORLD-CLASS ANYWAY? Taking on the world. Punching above our weight. Winning gold. We all love it when New Zealanders succeed on the world stage. But unlike in sport where the wins, losses and stats tell the story, world-class business success is not such an easy thing to define. It’s a much more subjective… Continue reading Inspiring Voices | Air New Zealand
Senior managers and team leaders are increasingly frustrated by conflicts arising from multi-teaming—having their people assigned to multiple projects simultaneously. Multi-teaming can create efficiencies and limit downtime, but the continual churning of members can weaken group cohesion and identity, making it harder to build trust and resolve issues. Moreover, individuals may experience stress, fatigue, and burnout as… Continue reading Managing Overcommitted Team Members | Glaser & Associates
Forget the empty platitudes; your star employee is not a “godsend.” They are a person deserving of your not infrequent acknowledgment and worthy of appreciation and respect. When was the last time you thanked them — really thanked them? In my line of work, I frequently communicate with CEOs and their executive assistants, and nowhere… Continue reading How to Give a Meaningful “Thank You” | HBR Ascend
Plan your breaks, before you break. The science is clear: professionals who factor in micro, mini and longer breaks ahead of time not only feel better but also perform and stay at their peak, and are more successful. In Boston Consulting Group’s enviable high-performing culture, HBR 2009 showed the benefits of such planned and predictable breaks… Continue reading Scientists agree you should plan your next break right now
