Forbes Leadership

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Remote work layoffs create new challenges for companies in maintaining employee morale and productivity for the remaining employees. How can companies be proactive in addressing these challenges?

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Forbes Leadership

OCTOBER 30, 2022

This blog focuses on employee happiness as a leading indicator of profitability and productivity. Numerous companies are profiled with helpful coaching for board directors and C-suite leaders that are concerned about the Great Resignation and Silent Quitting of employees.

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SME Strategy

MARCH 7, 2023

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans.

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Sweet Process

AUGUST 27, 2022

“Productivity in the workplace is an important aspect of every company and when top management understands this concept, success is just around the corner.” Andy Core Have you ever seen a workplace where the manager assigns the employees with unending floods of tasks to ensure that employees are never idle?

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Sweet Process

APRIL 17, 2023

As remote employees are not in an office, they can feel less engaged and connected. This can hurt productivity and the company’s bottom line. Managers need to ask themselves how they can use their leadership skills and technology to make employees feel more motivated.

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Walk Me

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Employee productivity measurement is an excellent way to gain insight into an organization’s performance. Productivity metrics can be used to improve employee performance , process efficiency, training, the employee experience, and more. Employee Productivity Measurement: 12 Top Metrics.

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Zenefits

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Business leaders can help employees build relationships and seek support from their peers, while at the same time, boosting productivity and retention among staff. The path to achieving these goals may be employee resource groups, or ERGs. Who’s using employee resource groups? How to get employee resource groups started.

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Walk Me

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

What is an employee experience platform and how can it benefit your business? For that matter, what exactly is employee experience? Below we will answer these questions and learn why it is important to enhance the employee experience. What is the Employee Experience? What Are Employee Experience Platforms?

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Walk Me

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Can you maintain trust when using an employee productivity tracker? Monitoring employee performance is an excellent way to track and manage productivity levels, especially in the remote workplace. Managers, after all, cannot directly oversee employees’ activities. What Is an Employee Productivity Tracker?

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Walk Me

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Measuring employee productivity can offer insight into an organization’s operations, performance, and even its financials. But what is the best way to measure productivity? Time tracking apps, employee monitoring software, or something else? Measuring Employee Productivity: A Guide for the Digital Workplace.

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Walk Me

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Should you use an employee productivity tracker Excel template? There are both advantages and disadvantages to using Excel for employee monitoring. Below we will take a look at the pros and cons of Excel templates, compare Excel to other employee monitoring solutions, and more. Data can be manipulated easily in Excel.

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Zenefits

AUGUST 21, 2022

are currently testing the concept of a 4-day workweek with 3,300 employees across 70 companies. This pilot, which spans several industries, is expected to offer more details about the efficacy of offering a shorter working week for employees. With this, you’ll give your employees 100% of the pay for 80% of the time (32 hours).

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Forbes Leadership

APRIL 3, 2023

Employers who want their staff to achieve more can’t sit back and wait for it to happen: they need to be actively engaged in creating the right conditions for their people to thrive.

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Alison Green

JULY 27, 2022

This post, my employee keeps freaking out that lower-paid coworkers aren’t as productive as he is , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have an employee, Tim, who is a highly focused, highly productive member of the team. How do I get him to realize that: a.

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15Five

JUNE 14, 2018

Many employees consider their local coffee shop to be the ideal work environment, while traditional company leaders consider remote work to be a threat to their ability to manage employees. Gallup reports that employees working remotely at least part-time grew from 39% in 2012 to 43% in 2016. Click To Tweet.

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Forbes Leadership

MAY 1, 2023

Find out why some employees are spending up to half a week on trying to look busy instead of actually doing any work, according to new research.

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Forbes Leadership

MARCH 4, 2023

Instead, the office will serve as a shared space for collaboration and team-building activities for the majority of the employees. The primary use of the office going forward will not be for individual work, as it was before the pandemic.

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Forbes Leadership

MAY 31, 2022

Mindfulness helps individuals focus, drown out the noise and determine what truly matters.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Instead, companies should use data on how their teams collectively work to find where bottlenecks, breakdowns, and bad design are making work harder and slower.

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Suzi McAlpine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

To name just a few: Weather and climate-related events cost the global economy US$313 billion in 2022 A report by Gallup and Workhuman discovered turnover and lost productivity due to employee burnout cost businesses around US$322 billion globally According to a report… The post 4 ways to solve problems creatively first appeared on Suzi McAlpine (..)

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Sweet Process

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Introduction President of Marc Nelson Oil Products, Peter Nelson, had the advantage of experience in his industry after having run his business for decades. But the absence of documented business processes, procedures, and policies created a knowledge gap among his employees and affected their performance.

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Forbes Leadership

OCTOBER 14, 2022

There is common ground if only both executives and employees would collaborate on how to rework work.

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Forbes Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

The growing burden employees bear both within and beyond the workday means many employees are working harder than ever.

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Lolly Daskal

APRIL 2, 2024

As companies seek new ways to enhance productivity, boost morale, and attract top talent, the idea of a 4-day workweek is gaining traction. Here’s how the 4-day workweek could be your company’s ticket to success and how this innovative approach can benefit both employees and the bottom line.

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Forbes Leadership

JUNE 8, 2022

A daughter’s family caregiving journey inspired the creation of a virtual platform to coordinate support within your social circle and provide easy access to benefits personalized to your employer and insurance company’s plan. Evidence finds it is a big help.

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Forbes Leadership

AUGUST 29, 2022

Don’t worry about losing productivity—expect an increase. Reframe how you think about a flexible work schedule.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 4, 2024

Surfacing the undiscussables on your team may be uncomfortable, but it must be an ongoing campaign, or they will sneakily build up in the background and impact your employees’ morale.

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AIHR

MAY 2, 2024

According to Gallup , eight in 10 remote-capable employees expect to work hybrid or fully remote, with 60% wanting to work off-site for part of the week and almost 30% not wanting to return to the office at all. It ensures that employees understand their responsibilities, work hours, and the methods of communication they should use.

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Lolly Daskal

MAY 7, 2024

A positive culture fosters productivity, employee engagement, and long-term growth. Here are the top six toxic ways that are poisoning a company culture: Micromanagement Madness: Micromanagement is a common toxic trait that erodes trust and stifles employee autonomy.

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Forbes Leadership

APRIL 28, 2023

Here are three effective ways to handle difficult conversations and conflicts in the workplace.

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Niagara Institute

MAY 11, 2024

Motivation is the driving force behind employee performance and productivity in any organization. Understanding employee motivation can lead to a more engaged and satisfied workforce. In fact, a study by the Hay Group foun d that engaged employees can generate 43% more revenue.

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Lolly Daskal

APRIL 11, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore ten essential strategies that can help your organization establish an ideal hybrid work environment that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. Define Clear Policies and Expectations: Establish clear guidelines for when and where employees are expected to work.

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Lolly Daskal

MAY 10, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I have seen firsthand the significant impact that leadership can have on employee well-being and organizational success. One pressing issue that often arises in leadership discussions is employee burnout. Micromanaging: Micromanagement is a surefire way to demotivate and exhaust employees.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 28, 2024

In the intricate web of a successful organization, each employee plays a pivotal role. However, when employees feel undervalued, the repercussions extend beyond mere job dissatisfaction. It is important that we explore the ten ways unappreciated employees might be silently undermining your organization’s financial health.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

There’s a growing movement to track employee productivity through increasingly sophisticated technology, such as desktop surveillance, biometric smart badges, location tracking, or desk heat sensors. New research suggests that when information obtained through monitoring is used for control purposes (e.g.,

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 10, 2023

There is growing evidence to suggest that positive work cultures are more productive than negative ones. In fact, research shows that employees who feel positive about their work environment are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and productive. Therefore, it is important to include happiness in any business culture.

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Lolly Daskal

APRIL 29, 2024

In today’s professional sphere, a staggering 70% of employees report feeling overwhelmed by urgent tasks, leading to a rise in stress levels, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association. Method 4: Promoting Work-Life Balance A culture of false urgency often leads to overworked and burnt-out employees.

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