Author: M. Wood

  • 18 CREATIVE EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION IDEAS

    Today’s workplace is experiencing a shift from employee recognition as being “nice to have” to “need to have.” A survey by World at Work reported that 88% of organizations have a staff recognition program in place — this can range anywhere from Employee of the Month to bonuses or gift cards.

  • 10 Alarming Reasons Why Your Employee Turnover Might Go Out Of Control

    Employees leave a workplace due to two primary reasons – you fired them or they quit. Nonetheless, their painful absence is felt the very next day when you again have to grudgingly begin a hiring process to replace them…

  • Your WHY

    By “Expect the Exceptional” Why do you get out of bed in the morning?  Is it to make money for yourself and/or your family?  Is it to take care of your children?  Is it because you love your job and can’t wait to get to work? Whatever reason you have, it’s important to keep in…

  • Navigating Emotional Minefields When Giving Performance Feedback

    As a supervisor, it is absolutely necessary that you provide your employees with performance feedback. And the process is often challenging and uncomfortable. After all, it is not easy for everyone to criticize others. That said, you can’t avoid it…

  • WHAT KILLS MOTIVATION AT WORK?

    WHAT KILLS MOTIVATION AT WORK? by Justin Reynolds on Feb 7, 2017 8:00:00 AM When employees are motivated, they are excited to show up to work every day and contribute. They’ll help their coworkers when it’s needed. They’ll brainstorm new ideas and routinely go above and beyond. When they’re not motivated, it’s a whole different…