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Workplace perks such as hammocks, foosball tables, and nap pods are popping up with more regularity in companies that want to appeal to younger workers. While they may seem cool to prospective employees, it is important that businesses not confuse these draws for a strong workplace culture. Companies that want…
While the ranks of Millennials comprise the largest in the workplace, they also represent the biggest challenge for employers. This group currently registers the lowest level of employee engagement, something that’s putting a strain on their loyalty and commitment. So what can companies do to counteract that trend? How can…
Companies know that employee diversity in the workplace ultimately promotes acceptance, respect and teamwork. However, these diversity efforts many not address three areas that can have a major impact on corporate culture and team success: diversity of thought, personality diversity and socioeconomic status. How can improving workforce diversity programs allow…
The need for work-life balance as a competitive edge is increasingly important in today’s tough labor market. That’s why many forward-thinking businesses have looked for innovative ways to help their employees achieve more balance, and why we think it’s important for you to learn how to reap the benefits of…
Today’s business leaders are well aware that the workplace is populated by multi-generations working side by side. However, many companies have not paid enough attention to the differences of “personality” types. There can be as many as 16 different personality types in play within any given organization at any one…
Setting specific goals and applicable objectives has always been the best way to increase an employee’s motivation and improve their performance. But today’s top organizations are now taking goal-setting strategies to a whole new level. They are taking into account where the employee ranks as a contributor and then providing…
More than 55 percent of companies with 1,000+ employees report having a broken onboarding process. The consequences can be devastating: Talented new hires leave prematurely, which wastes both time and money. High employee turnover rates also cause lost productivity and added retraining expenses. How do today’s companies fix these points…
Business leaders rely on their sales operations teams to develop and implement compensation initiatives that spark revenue growth across key organizational areas. While cash payouts are often called upon to do so, the more effective way is through a well planned and executed sales contest. And of all the non-cash…
Few businesses have experienced more change in a shorter period of time than the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Market forces have made it increasingly difficult for reps to see doctors, let alone navigate the maze of practitioners within evolving delivery models. As a result, leaders in the pharma and biotech…
Born between 1965 and 1980, Gen Xers currently represent about a third of the workforce. While they are not the largest contingent in the workplace, they may very well be the most vital. Seasoned, reliable and self-assured, their ability to get the job done whether as managers, team leaders or…
