“Instead of uplifting others, it creates the opportunity or the space for others to start showing up the same way, which can have an unproductive, compounding effect.” How to handle toxic employees Toxic employees can be tough to handle. Although the situation might be awkward or ...
I wonder if you can spot some familiar time-wasting tasks here? Task #1: Meetings with a Lack of Gender and Direction One of the biggest time wasters is that of an unnecessary meeting which, not only gets sidetracked, but runs longer than stated and ends up proving unproductive. This waste...
Negative, unproductive or unengaged team members don’t carry their weight and will affect the group’s morale and effectiveness. As a supervisor, it can be stressful and awkward to manage a “bad apple.” But left unchecked, these poor performers will jeopardize the team and even the organiz...
How can small business owners manage the problem of digital fatigue for their employees and themselves? In this article, we cover how to spot digital burnout, managing the challenge of improving productivity, and how to help your employees improve their work-life balance. Here’s what we cover:...
Even better, async communication minimizes the constant ping of notifications and the pressure to always be available. 🧠Did You Know?64% of employees saymeetings interrupt their deep thinking time. With async methods, your team members can focus on tasks and provide well-considered, written resp...
Firing employees instead of first working with them to boost their performance is a quick way to hurt team morale. If someone on your team needs better support and training, offer it so they can continue to improve. And whenever your team does well, reward them for their performance. ...
Discover how to manage your workload and avoid burnout with our guide. Learn to prioritise tasks, set boundaries, and boost productivity today!
No matter how busy work might get, avoid asking employees to work through lunch or other breaks. Overworking employees can increase their stress. Without breaks, employees won’t be able to disengage and clear their minds. Breaks might feel unproductive in the short term, but in the long run...
How much money are you willing to invest in unproductive employees who don’t understand their job? Not much, right? However, Gallup research shows only 32 percent of employees are engaged at work. Why? Poor onboarding is one factor that leads to disengaged employees. To build your all-st...
At the end of the day, one of the most important things you can do to help keep a healthy flow of communication throughout your organization is to make sure your employees feel valued. Hostile work environments are unproductive work environments. No one responds well to harsh criticisms and...