Why do so many people, both men and women, try to control others? And what does it mean to try to control someone? To control means to have the power to direct, influence or to generally regulate an outcome, by means of restraint – either physically or verbally – byContinue Reading
Having highly negative employees in the workplace is toxic. This can slowly spread like a virus infecting everyone. If someone at work was sick with a nasty cold or flu you would most likely stay as far away from them as possible. It’s the same with toxic, negative employees andContinue Reading
Employee burnout can seriously affect productivity in your business, but it may be difficult to spot the early warning signs. Here are a few signs of employee burnout: Physical Marked changes in physical appearance, a decline in grooming or wardrobe. Frequent complaints such as headaches, backaches or gastrointestinal problems. IncreaseContinue Reading
One of the joys of life is having a job or career that you love. Many people wake up every morning and can’t wait to get started in their job, then work long hours making as much progress as they can before calling it a day and returning home. SomeContinue Reading
Psychology can assist organizations in various ways: by selecting and assessing employees, identifying job skills, selecting recruiting methods, evaluating employees, training new employees, and appraising their performance. Compare Groups As a manager, you would identify a group of your most efficient people in any role, i.e., the people you wouldContinue Reading
Here’s a simple but revealing test to see how happy you are at work. It’s called The Workplace Positivity Ratio, and it lets you know if you are thriving or languishing, that is finding yourself in a rut and going nowhere. Circle ten emotions from either column that you observedContinue Reading
Successful companies are built on the foundation of satisfied and motivated employees. When employees are happy with their jobs, they’re much more likely to be satisfied, more engaged, and productive. Take the Employment Satisfaction survey to indicate how you feel about the following statements by grading on a scale ofContinue Reading
Employee satisfaction describes whether employees are happy and fulfilling their desires and requirements at work. Improving employee job satisfaction reduces turnover, and increases internal promotions. Similar to Abraham Maslow’s “A Theory of Human Motivation,” there is a hierarchy of needs that can help employees feel valued and fulfilled at work.Continue Reading
It is always a good idea to take an inventory of your experience, education, skills, strengths, and interests before looking for a new job or seeking a promotion at your present employment. Answer the following questions to identify your own job strengths and pinpoint types of work and projects thatContinue Reading
The internet and smartphone have become integral parts of our everyday lives with most people busy “surfing the net” at all hours of the day. Akin to being connected at the hip, this new tech partnership can and does detract from lifestyle balance, and from our personal relationships. It’s anContinue Reading