Leadership

For a long time, it had been alleged that employees felt like they were less likely to experience a boost in collaboration with return-to-office policies, and it seems like they had a valid argument. It appears that quite a large…

Holding employees accountable is an underpinning of good leadership, but as a manager, it’s hard to put into practice without damaging morale or trust. Done well, though, accountability at work creates ownership, enhances performance, and fosters a healthy corporate climate. …

Underperforming employees can discreetly drain your bottom line, morale, and productivity. The good news is that most underperformance is reversible with the right strategy. Moreover, according to a 2023 Gallup report, only 21% of employees are highly engaged in their…

There are only so many people laboring day in and day out and performing their goodness to make your business grow, and they deserve a day to be thanked! “Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in…

Implementing change in an organization is an exciting opportunity, especially when you’re the force behind it. However, not everyone in the company will welcome it with open arms. “Change, like healing, takes time,” says Veronica Roth.  Resistance to change at…

Figuring out how to motivate employees isn’t just a nice-to-have skill—it’s a business necessity. In today’s fast-paced contemporary workplace, unmotivated workers lose their employers a lot of money.  Indeed, based on an estimate by Gallup, disengagement costs the world economy…

Managers who adopt micromanaging styles usually cause more harm than goods. Micromanagement damages workplace morale, destroys creativity, and hinders productivity.   Research shows a significant percentage of employees who have worked under micromanagers report a decline in morale (70%) and a…

Difficult employees are everywhere. As a manager, you certainly have at least one or two difficult employees in your team. Ability to deal with these employees separates a good manager from a mediocre one.  When dealing with problematic team members,…

Employees spend most of their time at work. If employees come to work dreadfully, it does not only hurt morale, productivity, but also the company’s success. Good news is – there’s a way to fix this problem and keep employees…

In today’s workplace, toxic employees can be real troublemakers. They quietly infiltrate teams, undermining productivity and morale with surgical precision. The damage isn’t just emotional—it’s financial too. Research suggests a single bad hire could cost an organization over $240,000 through…