Introduction As a business owner, you’re probably aware of the importance of having a good cybersecurity plan in place. But what is it, exactly? And why should you care? Well first off, it’s not as much fun as you might think. In this post we’ll cover some basic concepts of […]
Remote Work
Introduction If you’re managing a remote team, chances are you have concerns about employee engagement. After all, it’s hard to get a sense of how they’re feeling if they can’t share their thoughts with you face-to-face. Adding to this challenge is the fact that most remote employees are working outside […]
Introduction Management and leadership styles are very important because they shape the way that employees feel about their workplace. Each type of management style has different pros and cons, but they all have one thing in common: they’re designed to get work done. And with so many types on offer, […]
Introduction Cybersecurity is a major issue for businesses of all kinds. It’s no longer a question of “if” your business will be targeted by hackers, but rather “when.” With the amount of sensitive information that most firms have—whether you’re dealing with customer data, proprietary information, or something else—it’s imperative that […]
Introduction Everyone wants to perform well at their jobs, but not everyone knows how to do that. Performance management is a process which uses data and performance reviews to help employees improve their work so they can reach their full potential. This involves setting goals, monitoring progress against those goals, […]
Introduction The best employees are the happiest employees. They’re happy to come to work, they work hard and they stick around for a long time. In fact, studies show that employee happiness is one of the biggest predictors for engagement and retention. But what does it take to make your […]
Introduction You’ve heard it before: the best managers are good communicators. But what does that mean? Are you a micromanager who likes to assign tasks and track progress closely, or do you prefer the hands-off approach and let your employees run with their projects? Is there a middle ground between […]
Introduction It’s easy to think about technology infrastructure as something for large businesses, but there are many benefits to having a strong infrastructure even if you’re just starting out. If you want your business to thrive, you need to make sure that it has everything it needs: internet connection and […]
Introduction Employee morale and engagement are two of the most important factors to the success of any organization. A happy, healthy and motivated workforce is more productive and less likely to leave for greener pastures. If you want your employees to thrive at work and enjoy their job, then it’s […]
Introduction You might think that creating a great company culture is all about perks and benefits, but there’s actually far more you can do to make your employees happy. In fact, some of the best ways to boost employee morale have nothing to do with money or beer on Friday […]