May 17, 2012

Staff Performance: Motivation Magic In 5 Simple Questions

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Staff Performance: Motivation Magic In 5 Simple Questions

By Leon Noone
Summary

The building blocks of staff performance – performance standards, clear goals, great rewards and incentives – are very important. But what’s the mortar that holds them together? It’s one thing to know the answers you need. It’s another to know the right questions to ask. [Read more...]

Creative Team Building Ideas For The Perpetually Doubtful

Creative Team Building Ideas For The Perpetually Doubtful

By Vanessa Urban
Some employees loathe being a part of a team so much that only the most unique team building ideas will shake them of their negative perspective.

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Great Time For Bosses to Say Thanks to Employees – And Show They Mean It

Great Time For Bosses to Say Thanks to Employees – And Show They Mean It

By Dr. Noelle Nelson
Those who are fortunate enough to have a job in these tough economic times are often working longer hours and carrying the workload normally done by two or more workers. [Read more...]

How to Tackle Staff Turnover and Absenteeism Without It Costing a Penny

How to Tackle Staff Turnover and Absenteeism Without It Costing a Penny

By Martin Day
In business terms I admit to having been round the block a number of times.
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Incentive Programs – 4 Steps on How to Create an Incentive Program That Boosts Teamwork and Morale

Incentive Programs – 4 Steps on How to Create an Incentive Program That Boosts Teamwork and Morale

By Bob Garner
At many sales or employee events, there are incentive awards given to the top producers or achievers. As a funny motivational speaker, I speak at many of these events and prior to going on, oftentimes I will sit in the audience.
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Let’s Talk About You: Motivating Employee Performance

Let’s Talk About You: Motivating Employee Performance
By Linda Finkle

Perhaps one of the most difficult tasks any leader has is discussing performance with their employees. Whether we are trying to motivate employee performance or have to have one of those “you aren’t doing your job well” discussions, they are uncomfortable.
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Maintaining a Positive Workplace Environment

Maintaining a Positive Workplace Environment
By Tony Jacowski
Happy employees are generally more productive than unhappy ones. When employees come to work only to get the paycheck at the end of the week, they are not going to give everything they have into their daily workload.
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Pay for Performance – Some Basics


Pay for Performance – Some Basics

By John H. Williamson
We have all heard about Pay for Performance (P4P) and some of our companies have implemented a P4P program and are seeing positive results. But what is P4P and how does it work best? There are forms and incarnations of P4P that work better than others. Here is my take on it.
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4 Reasons to Restock the Treat Cupboard

4 Reasons to Restock the Treat Cupboard
By Laura Sheffield
Our office treat cupboard was restocked today. So was employee morale.

Three different times this morning, I heard someone open the cupboard and get excited about the new goods: NutriGrain bars, Oreos, Fruit-by-the-Foot, canned peaches, trail mix, and even Veggie Straws.
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Inexpensive Employee Perks You Might Not Have Considered

Inexpensive Employee Perks You Might Not Have Considered

By Tim M Margolis
Hiring and retaining the best employees often requires offering them perks that make them feel special and appreciated. This can be anything as simple as a better parking space to a free birthday luncheon.

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What Are The Ideas To Motivate Call Center Agents?


What Are The Ideas To Motivate Call Center Agents?
By Mark Assle
Call centers had to come through different challenges since its inception. One of the many challenges it faced was its requirement to offer around the clock support. A pessimistic image was set around call center jobs. However with time, call center has battle against all its downsides and has turned out to be the most significant contributor to strengthen economies.
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Employee Engagement – Creating it and Keeping It


Employee Engagement – Creating it and Keeping It

By Holly Green
Bumpy economy makes employee engagement a critical approach these day
Every great and commanding movement in the annals of the world is the triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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