When you think about your productivity, what normally comes to mind? Chances are you are thinking of ways to schedule your priorities, your systems and maybe even your habits. However, there are many things that can impact one’s productivity, including the fact that a clean office can improve productivity. A messy, unsanitary office leads … Read more
Whether you’re a Business Owner, CEO or Entrepreneur, creating a strong brand identity is crucial for your long-term success. Consumers have choices and what they will tend to choose more frequently are the brands that they can identify with or recognize. The Nike check-mark or Apple logo are easily identified and are great examples … Read more
When you are faced with an extra workload or added responsibility, sometimes you need to sacrifice something in order to take more on of something else. What used to be popular and common was sacrificing sleep. It tended to be put aside so that one can get more done. Then, we started reading and hearing … Read more
If you were to think of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, it’s likely that people such as Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates would instantly spring to mind. They are all male, of course, but there are plenty of enormously successful and influential women who have made it big in the corporate world, even … Read more
One of the most important planning any organization should invest in is in a Leadership Pipeline. Succession planning is the process where you ensure that you will never have a key role open for which another employee is not prepared. The more Senior the role, the more important succession planning becomes. In fact, one of … Read more
There are many obstacles standing in the way of productivity for the modern office. The rise of smartphones and social media. Endless emails. And perhaps worst of all — the pointless meeting. You know the one. The one where nobody knows how to use the conference call equipment. The one where you spend … Read more
It can be easy to make a bad hire. You need to fill a position urgently and you haven’t been getting quality candidates. So, you opt for the next best thing. The best of what is available now. You think short term solution without reflecting on the costs of a bad hire. Managers have three … Read more
When companies need to become more profitable, one of the common responses is to cut hours. This invariably leads to employees having to work more hours and take on more responsibility. The desired result is to increase profitability by relying on employees’ increased productivity. Logical? Most companies think so. Cut Labor and have the remaining … Read more
Finding employment in a competitive jobs market is not easy. Even to get called for an interview is a very positive sign, such is the volume of résumés being sent to an employer whenever a vacancy is advertised. For people living with disabilities, obtaining a full-time or even part-time job can be harder still. … Read more
There are only a few dozen companies that spend more than $1 billion on advertising each year. Though one could argue that their money is well-spent, given that these companies are among the most widely known brands in the world. It’s not surprising to learn that AT&T, McDonald’s, Proctor & Gamble and General Motors are … Read more
Employee training is an investment worth making. Forty percent of employees who receive poor training leave their position within the first year. Although there is a cost associated with training, statistics prove that it is even more expensive to leave training out of the onboarding process. Turnover costs greatly outweigh training costs. It’s challenging … Read more
Do you think that your productivity reflects but a fraction of what you are really capable of? If so, this infographic will be of use to you. Now, there is no need for self-deprecation. Recognizing your shortcomings is a promising beginning. After all, progress is always made one small step at a time. … Read more
Creating and building on your brand is now essential to the success of any business. Now, businesses need to find a way to gain more loyal customers through engagement. One of the best ways to achieve this is by using live video. The streaming industry is expected to be worth $70.05 Billion by 2021. … Read more
The Sales Department of any organization is one of its most important. They usually are the last contact between the employee and your company. They also are the main drivers of top line sales. If your sales team is not solid, it won’t matter how good you are at cutting costs. There are many … Read more
One of the biggest costs a company can incur is the cost that comes through Turnover. There is the cost of the disengaged and often unproductive employee, the cost and time of finding a replacement and the cost of onboarding the employee. Employee recognition can go a long way to reduce this Turnover. According … Read more