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Peer Support

You’ve heard the expression “no one is an island unto himself.” We all need help and support through life. In today’s business climate, this statement has never been more accurate. Companies are requiring more work from fewer staff and have higher performance requirements, while resources that help maintain high morale have been trimmed or eliminated. Under these conditions, business professionals are experiencing higher levels of job stress and many companies are finding it difficult to maintain high morale. There’s an essential team skill companies can apply that can help. It’s called peer support. Continue reading

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EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION – BAD BOSSES ZERO TOLERANCE FOR BAD BOSSES

Why do some companies tolerate “bad-bosses?” How can they expect their employees to stay motivated and deliver their best performance if their leaders fail to display the values of honesty, integrity, respect, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability? Indeed, every leader should “walk-the-talk.” Yet, throughout the years I have worked as a consultant, I am still amazed by how often confidential conversations reveal that they are working for a bad boss. Continue reading

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EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION / BAD BOSS

Even in today’s economy, the cost of employee turnover is high. Consider the expended time and money in recruiting, advertising, and training, and the lost productivity, increased stress and low morale that comes with turnover. Triple all of this if a person has been a valuable asset to your company. You simply can’t afford to lose a high contributor. The following is an excerpt from the manual, Hiring and Retaining Quality Employees: Continue reading

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