One of the toughest challenges managers in leadership positions struggle with is handling difficult employees. It’s frustrating when an employee’s troublesome behavior and negative attitude start to influence others, dragging down their productivity too. The ripple effect can cause trouble for your entire business, creating an unhealthy atmosphere that hampers customer satisfaction and puts your
Having a “growth mindset” refers to the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed and improved over time through dedication, effort, learning, and perseverance. This concept was popularized by psychologist Carol Dweck in her research on achievement and success. Here are three common misconceptions: I already have, and have always had, a growth mindset.
To build a successful and sustainable business, a team of employees – who bring their unique abilities, strengths, and perspectives to the challenges you face – is needed. But to draw and keep talented individuals who have a variety of skills and personality types, you need to learn a key skill: You have to learn
Taking the necessary steps to develop a healthy work-life balance can be difficult. As a manager and an empathetic leader, you can help your employees (and yourself) by building pathways for them to make these changes. Here are seven ways managers can help their employees build good work-life balance: Remind your team to unplug Encourage
Go Digital Technology. It needs to be the first move you make when refocusing your strategies to put employees above numbers (and just so we’re clear, when you focus on employees, those numbers will increase.) A mobile team communications app is a demonstration of trust, transparency, and inclusion. Read on to see why a digital
Preparing for a virtual job interview requires careful planning and attention to detail to ensure you make a positive impression. A thorough preparation guide is provided below: Examine your technology: Ensure that your webcam and microphone are in working order, and that your internet connection is steady. Test the Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Skype video
Standing out during an interview increases your chances of getting a job offer from your prospective company. Understanding the different techniques employers look for can help you showcase your skills, work experience and why you’re the right fit for the job. Here are some tips to help you stand out in a job interview: Research
Effective time management has proven to be a very effective way for reducing stress. Time management entails balancing between your most valuable and undervalued resource. The way we spend our time determines to a large extent how successful or otherwise we are in life. Time is ultimately the most valuable resource we have and it
One of the difficulties facing job seekers in today’s society is overcoming anxiousness prior to an interview. Anxiety about interviews can be a barrier for job seekers. Meeting individuals in high positions of responsibility for the first time, introducing oneself, and being evaluated and rated on your demeanor, composure, and capacity to market yourself are
1. Having unclear goals If you’re unsure what job you want, your search may be challenging. This can complicate selecting a company to apply to or choosing from several available roles within an organization. Some people might apply for every open position in a specific division or company, but doing so can seem unfocused to
