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- Applying Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory of Motivation to Training - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasDr. Abraham Maslow studied workplace motivation of employees in the years following World War II. His research has been referenced and adapted many times over the years. From a training or educational perspective, you can use the five levels of motivation that Maslow identified to focus your ...
Views: 16529(4 votes) - The Value of Employee Engagement Surveys as Part of a Change Management Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Marcia XenitelisOne of the things that continues to surprise me is that when times are bad organizations still spend money on employee engagement surveys. A general look around the office or factory and tea room discussions would make it obvious to all that wanted to see it that employees are not so much ...
Views: 870 - How to Engage Employees with Technology Based Change - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Marcia XenitelisWhen you think about the millions of dollars organizations spend each year on IT programs of work, wouldn't it be prudent knowing that employees actually understand and most importantly embrace the reason behind the changes? There is one way of ensuring that employees and their managers have ...
Views: 822 - *** Use Your Intuition to Train Your Staff - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertTUNE INTO YOUR STAFF TO HELP THEM SUCCEED Your staff is a most powerful resource to help your business and your vision grow. While each person is hired to implement certain responsibilities in your company, your input and guidance brings their talents to new levels of fulfillment. Using your ...
Views: 2580(1 vote) - Survive or Thrive: It’s Your Choice - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Pat LynchThe U.S. economy is experiencing a rough patch right now, and organizations in all sectors are faced with the challenges of weathering the storm. While the media focus on stories about how people and organizations are suffering financially and otherwise (which many are), the fact remains that ...
Views: 699 - Employee Free Choice Act: An Opportunity for Employers to Choose their Future - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Pat LynchThe proposed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) that is before the U.S. Congress is sending chills down the spines of many employers. Feeling threatened by the prospect that they soon could be bargaining with unions instead of dealing directly with their employees, and fearing the possibility they ...
Views: 864 - Ten Ways to Create an Employee-centered Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Pat LynchAn employee-centered workplace is one in which all individuals, programs, processes, and systems are focused on helping employees become fully successful. Individuals who feel valued will provide excellent products and service, which will result in the achievement of organizational goals. In ...
Views: 892(2 votes) - Employee Motivation: The Five Areas You Must Focus On - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Derik MockeEmployee motivation can be quite a challenge. The decision on how committed an employee will be towards the organization, division or team, depends entirely on the individual. Therefore, the first step to employee motivation is to engage with each individual. Find out what makes him/her tick. ...
Views: 2612 - How to Boost Employee Morale During Difficult Times - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Ray WilliamsDuring difficult economic times, how do leaders deal with the challenge of retaining and motivating their best people ? In an article in the Harvard Business Review online, Kevin Coyne says that many examples of high morale come from situations of great unhappiness and stress. He suggests the ...
Views: 2371(3 votes) - Employee Empowement - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Majlinda PrikuTeam building and developing human capacity are two key elements of achieving employee empowerment. In addition to confidence and skill to undertake new and increasingly challenging assignments, team members also need opportunities for growth and development. Employee confidence and capability ...
Views: 1315 - Encouragement at the Workplace - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraLiterally, the definition of encourage is to put heart into. All of us need encouragement. Encouragement could have a great effect and powerful impact on co-workers and bosses. When this definition is applied to our situations in work, it may suggest:1.) Increasing morale by offering support to ...
Views: 2936 - Top Five Tips for Success in Job Interviews - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from TS MadaanIt is very important to succeed at a job interview because it is the only step between your employment and unemployment. Once you get an interview call, please make sure if that is a phone interview or face to face interview. Depending upon the type of interview, please take care of the top 5 ...
Views: 2251(1 vote) - Maintaining Team Morale and Enthusiasm in a Recession - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Gina GardinerBusinesses world wide are facing probably the most challenging time since the Second World War. Most of those in positions of responsibility have little or no first hand experience of dealing with a recession on a global scale. In times of boom it feels easier to motivate and enthuse people ...
Views: 1859 - Lowering Organizational Boundaries to Improve Communication and Collaboration - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Richard MagidSummary A regional professional services firm was struggling with some of the less positive aspects of rapid business growth. The desire to maintain a “small family firm culture vs. a territorial corporate culture, generational obstacles,, and high turnover were combining to chip away at the ...
Views: 1087 - One Thing You Can’t Hide - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVOne of the most important traits of all motivators at work is consideration. Employees report that the best managers they ever had were people who cared about them as people and as friends. These managers took the time to ask them questions about their lives, and to listen patiently while they ...
Views: 1011 - How to Get Work-life Balance - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Bill LangWork-life balance is essentially about handling real life. It’s the ability to effectively manage the work, family and personal components of life without suffering extreme stress or any one are being negatively impacted. Some companies offer programs and services which are designed to ...
Views: 1023 - Leadership Effectiveness: The Power of Communications, Motivation, and Emotions - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshEffective leaders see more in other people than people see in themselves, and one of your objectives as a leader is to bring their talents to the surface. Understanding the three fundamental elements that affect performance will build team loyalty and cohesiveness. These elements are ...
Views: 2732(4 votes) - The Challenge of Employee Engagement and Keeping People Motivated - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Clive LewisArguably the No.1 management skill is to be able to engage, motivate and inspire people at work. Achieve that small matter and both great performance and outstanding results are inevitable; fail in this area and you will notice how quickly talent and knowledge leave the organisation. So how can ...
Views: 1804 - Motivating Employees: Understanding Their Needs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThis article will discuss most of the basic factors that motivates people. And knowing and understanding these motivating factors could help in looking for the proper solutions in motivating your staff. In general, employees are able and readily willing to work if they feel they are appreciated ...
Views: 2254 - Organizational Unstoppability - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Gayle GregoryHow we view our differences is a missing ingredient! When you wake up in the morning are you excited to get to work? As you shower are you already thinking about all the good work you are going to do that day? Does your heart open in joy when you think about the camaraderie at work? Do you ...
Views: 922 - Confronting Your Intimate FOE: Fear of Exposure - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Mark GorkinConfronting Your Intimate FOE: Transforming Fear of Exposure into the Fun of Embarrassment As a speaker and workshop leader, I’m always designing and experimenting with small group exercises that, hopefully, generate positive energy, emotional give and take and some knowing, if not hearty, ...
Views: 1539 - *** Customer Service: Lessons Learned - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Mike McKinleyFor years I’ve been telling people how they can attend a mini-seminar every day. How? By watching what happens when they try to spend their money at other businesses. How many of you have felt like the enemy when you entered a place of business? Perhaps you walked in and the employees were ...
Views: 2991 - Mentoring in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinEmployee mentoring programs are becoming increasingly common in both larger and smaller businesses. Just as large corporations will find that there are a number of advantages to having a corporate mentoring program, smaller businesses will find that mentoring in the workplace offers a number of ...
Views: 15427(11 votes) - How to Keep Employees Happy, Boost Morale and Reduce Stress During an Economic Downturn - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinOne of the primary concerns that businesses have these days is simple: it's all about determining how to keep employees happy. No matter how stable your company is despite the economy, your staff will have concerns and uncertainty and financial stresses. Unfortunately that stress is something ...
Views: 1945 - Reduce Your Employee Turnover Rate to Prosper - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you somebody who is in charge of running the operations at the corporation you work at? Does your organization consist mostly of loyal employees who stick around for at least a few years or do you mainly have employees who take off for greener pastures within a few months? You might say, ...
Views: 1474 - Check Your Assumptions - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneEvery time that we approach a problem, in any walk of life, we bring to bear assumptions that limit our ability to conceive fresh solutions. Our experiences condition us to see any new situation in terms of situations we have seen before. We make assumptions unconsciously and put things into a ...
Views: 1606 - The Power of a Positive Workplace - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIn an organization where empowerment is the watchword, all things are possible. No magic elixir, no one-time effort, no management fad will make people gung-ho about the company they work for. Creating a positive environment is an ongoing commitment. I have often said that profit is the ...
Views: 1382 - Ending the Revolving Door Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Joyce WeissDoes this sound familiar? • “Our good employees are leaving the company as quickly as we train them.” • “We’re stressed out from being understaffed.” • “We’re losing too many people.” What can companies do to keep good people? Let’s get started with these 5 ideas: 1. Make people feel ...
Views: 2432 - A Positive Workplace Means...Laughter and Fun! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Mary Jane ParisIt’s hard to believe…it’s holiday time again! The time of the year when we can be a bit more light-hearted…right? With all the right-sizing, wrong-sizing, down-sizing and messages of doom and gloom in today’s world, many gloomy faces are present in the workplace. ...
Views: 3076 - Managing People Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Joy HuberAccording to a September 2008 article on the web site for the Society for Human Resource Management (www.shrm.org) under organizational & employee development, “Money isn't the primary driver of employee loyalty and retention, recent studies suggest. Open communication, employee recognition and ...
Views: 2651(3 votes) - How To Pass The Leed Exam - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Thomas NoonanAre you a building professional who wants to ride the increasingly large sustainability wave? Well becoming a LEED Accredited Professional is a lot easier than you think! Passing the LEED exam will make your self look that much better, not only on paper, but also in practical terms. Ever ...
Views: 1439 - Reinventing the Wheel - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from mike hayesIn order to recruit insurance professionals today, many companies are looking to non-traditional sources for candidates. Since cold calling, networking, and other conventional sales tactics are still among the most cost-effective ways to get clients, recruiting people with good phone skills is ...
Views: 703 - Are You A Leader Or A Follower? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Michal EyalTrue, our work relationships are usually not the first and closest circle in our lives, but some of us spend more time at work, interacting with our bosses and colleagues than we do at home with our close family. And also, think about what a huge effect your work relationships have on your mood, ...
Views: 2511 - Human Resources And Layoffs, Can You Give Your Employees Any Hope? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Nathan EvansBeing in Human Resources or owning a small business is a tough job anytime, especially with the current economy and unemployment predictions. Is there anything that you can do to help your employees, or give them hope when it comes time to make some cuts? Just about every industry and employer ...
Views: 907 - Motivation to Work - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Tracey LloydIn light of the current stresses in the world, particularly in the financial sector, I thought that this week I'd outline a tool for staff motivation. I call it the Sibeer (pronounce it Cyber) Principle and it can work in any industry at any level of position. The Sibeer Principle's main points ...
Views: 958 - Internship Interviews Require Thank You Letters, Too - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from mike hayesA lot of focus is put on choosing internships with the most desirable companies in the best possible places. Expert after expert reminds students to do their research, dress appropriately and tailor each resume to the selected employers. Dozens of articles have been written about getting the ...
Views: 2428 - Facebook Friends: Should You Add your Workmates? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from mike hayesSocial networking is big business: Facebook, Bebo, MySpace, Twitter, Viadeo - there are plenty of sites waiting for you to upload your photos and tell all about your escapades on a Friday night. But how do you separate work life from personal life, especially when you do socialise with work ...
Views: 2400 - Is it ADHA or Just Boredom? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Linda ThompsonNot too long ago, I read a piece in the newspaper that referred to a recent study about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Researchers interviewed over 7,000 workers ranging in age from 18 to 44 in 10 countries. They concluded that an average of 3.5 percent had ADHD. This article ...
Views: 977 - Give Your Employees A Gift They'll Love You For - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Mike GoldmanDon't look now, but the holiday season will be here before yu know it. Very soon, many of you are thinking about two things: gifts and goals for next year. I’d like to give you some great business ideas that attack both of these challenges. The best gift you can give yourself and your ...
Views: 1304 - Pillars Of Teamwork - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Raj GavurlaSome companies and athletic teams use the words teamwork or team to describe how their organization works. That's extremely important. Some don't mention teamwork or team. These organizations are the ones that experience stagnation. My research indicates while many companies and athletic ...
Views: 1676 - EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION -- CONNECTIONS ARE CRITICAL - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Doris HelgeIf you're challenged by employee motivation, engagement, or retention problems, this article is a must-read. Traditional employee motivation and recognition programs fail because companies and managers don't understand Motivation 101. Humans crave genuine appreciation and recognition. Since ...
Views: 9951(1 vote) - Book Review: Joy on the Job - Over 365 Ways to Create the Joy and Fulfillment You Deserve - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Employee Motivation. Employee Motivation is the act of providing your employees with the incentives, inspiration and positive atmosphere that will motivate them to superior performance of their jobs. Doris Helge is the Official Guide ...
Views: 1106 - Definition: Employee Motivation - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Douglas PakMotivation is the reason or reasons for engaging in a particular behavior, especially human behavior as studied in economics, psychology and neuropsychology. These reasons may include basic needs such as food or a desired object, hobbies, goal, state of being, or ideal. The motivation for a ...
Views: 19215(3 votes) - EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION -- RIP OFF THE BANDAIDS! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Doris HelgeWhen the fish in a stream are dying, biologists don't attempt to solve the problem by yanking the fish out of the stream, throwing them into a clean fish tank for an hour a day, and then pitching them back into their original ecosystem for the rest of the day. Instead, they search to ...
Views: 9332(2 votes) - Purpose of Your Organization - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Michael BeckCreate a clear, worthwhile purpose for your organization. How you develop a meaningful purpose? Involve people throughout the organization to develop and distill the essence of why your organization exists. Don’t simply rely on the executive team to develop and then dictate the purpose to ...
Views: 2647 - Motivating People: Why It Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Michael BeckA topic that I'm often asked about is how to motivate people. Executives are always looking for ways to improve the attitude and performance of their team. My clients will tell me about how they've met and worked with each of their team members to get them to improve their performance but ...
Views: 941 - Organizational Commitment - Basic Concepts & Recent Developments - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Anviti GuptaAbstract– This paper presents a review of the term commitment. It briefly highlights the various types of organizational commitment. Organizational Commitment is an attitudinal or emotive dimension of work motivation, manifesting its form in members’ behavior. Organizational ...
Views: 11465(1 vote) - Use Effective Employee Evaluations To Boost Performance - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Chad BordeauxEmployers should regularly give meaningful feedback to employees regarding their work performance. Most companies perform a formal evaluation at least annually, and many do it twice annually. Employers who do periodic reviews typically enjoy many benefits for their efforts, including: ...
Views: 1182 - Health and Massage In The Workplace cause and effect - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Jason ChaseWorking in an office or at a computer for prolonged periods of time can put strain on the neck, shoulder & back muscles which can in turn lead to tension & stiffness. This tension may cause headaches, as well as back, neck & shoulder pain. If left unattended, it could also impact your ability to ...
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