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10 Employee Engagement Ideas That Work

According to a 2017 Gallup poll, 51 percent of employees are either actively searching for new jobs or keeping an eye on job openings. This likely has something to do with the fact that only a third of American employees are engaged by their work, and only a fifth feel that they’re managed in a way that motivates them. While it used to be common for employees to move up the ranks in their company, now 91 percent of employees report leaving their company the last time they changed jobs. American employees are feeling less satisfied by and invested in the companies they work for, and companies need employee engagement ideas that work if they’re going to retain their talent and develop a high performance culture.

According to a 2017 Gallup poll, 51 percent of employees are either actively searching for new jobs or keeping an eye on job openings. This likely has something to do with the fact that only a third of American employees are engaged by their work, and only a fifth feel that they’re managed in a way that motivates them. While it used to be common for employees to move up the ranks in their company, now 91 percent of employees report leaving their company the last time they changed jobs. Continue reading “10 Employee Engagement Ideas That Work”

Developing A Leadership Philosophy

At the beginning of each advanced leadership workshop session, business thought leader John Spence asks attendees how many currently have a written list of their key leadership values. Much to his surprise, only one or two out of 100 to 150 executives raise their hands. As a result, Spence wonders how executives successfully lead their organizations. “I just have a hard time believing that if you’ve never taken the time to truly think through what kind of leader you want to be, what your leadership values are, what sort of leadership legacy you want to leave … and then write those things down so that you have a clear and focused guide for your self-leadership … that you would be a truly effective leader of others,” he wrote.

At the beginning of each advanced leadership workshop session, business thought leader John Spence asks attendees how many currently have a written list of their key leadership values. Much to his surprise, only one or two out of 100 to 150 executives raise their hands.

As a result, Spence wonders how executives successfully lead their organizations. Continue reading “Developing A Leadership Philosophy”

9 Online Sites To List Your Brand-New Business

AllBusiness. comYou’ve put your heart and soul into launching your small business. Now you need to help customers find you. In addition to investing in sales and marketing efforts, you can get your business in front of your prospects via a variety of online sources, many of which offer free basic listings.

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You’ve put your heart and soul into launching your small business. Now you need to help customers find you. Continue reading “9 Online Sites To List Your Brand-New Business”

Types Of Coaching In The Workplace

Coaching in the workplace is expanding and “has become a more accessible development option which can help to shorten the learning curve and adaptation to a new environment or role,” according to The Journal of Positive Psychology. Business leaders have focused on this practice to help employees enhance their skills and knowledge. While organizations recognize the importance of business coaching, few managers know how to make it work, says Candice Frankovelgia of the Center for Creative Leadership in Forbes. More than half of organizations use some form of internal coaching and the rest plan on doing so, yet nearly half of all managers spend less than 10 percent of their time coaching.

Coaching in the workplace is expanding and “has become a more accessible development option which can help to shorten the learning curve and adaptation to a new environment or role,” according to The Journal of Positive Psychology. Business leaders have focused on this practice to help employees enhance their skills and knowledge.

While organizations recognize the importance of business coaching, few managers know how to make it work, says Candice Frankovelgia of the Center for Creative Leadership in Forbes. Continue reading “Types Of Coaching In The Workplace”

Firing A Client: Why, When And How

In the beginning, of course, beggars can’t be choosers, and even if the client isn’t a big spender, every penny counts. Plus, at the beginning, you’re more concerned about getting experience and building your reputation, in your industry and community. But eventually, as you get more established, there will likely be a situation when you have to decide whether a particular client is worth the hassle or whether you should cut them loose. How do you know when a client is actually detrimental to your business?Perhaps you’ve put up with a lot from this client already and seen warning signs, but chose to muddle through in case some of your other clients leave.

In the beginning, of course, beggars can’t be choosers, and even if the client isn’t a big spender, every penny counts. Plus, at the beginning, you’re more concerned about getting experience and building your reputation, in your industry and community. But eventually, as you get more established, there will likely be a situation when you have to decide whether a particular client is worth the hassle or whether you should cut them loose. Continue reading “Firing A Client: Why, When And How”

The Best People For The Job Vs. The Best Job For The People

I was a bit of a late bloomer. I accepted my first “real job” five years after graduating from college. Sure, I made a living, but I bounced around jobs that, at least for my goals, were not career-track endeavors. Finally, I landed what I considered to be a “real job” – working for a law firm.

I was a bit of a late bloomer. I accepted my first “real job” five years after graduating from college. Sure, I made a living, but I bounced around jobs that, at least for my goals, were not career-track endeavors. Continue reading “The Best People For The Job Vs. The Best Job For The People”

Emerging Trends In The Commercial Aluminum Canopies Market

Aluminum canopy systems have largely become a part of commercial buildings and outdoor spaces. Over the last few years, companies involved in the metal canopies market have seen significant growth through diversification and product innovation. Both practical and elegant, metal canopies are increasingly being used in various commercial applications. To understand the drivers behind this growth, here are some emerging trends that have seen more businesses consider metal canopy installations.

Aluminum canopy systems have largely become a part of commercial buildings and outdoor spaces. Over the last few years, companies involved in the metal canopies market have seen significant growth through diversification and product innovation. Both practical and elegant, metal canopies are increasingly being used in various commercial applications. Continue reading “Emerging Trends In The Commercial Aluminum Canopies Market”

What’s The Best Way To Get Customer Referrals For Your Business?

AllBusiness. comPeople like to do business with people they trust—and that’s why referrals from satisfied customers have always been such a powerful way of growing your business. Customer referrals can work for all types of businesses. Whether you have an accounting firm, a bakery, or a landscaping company, asking your customers to spread the word so you can get referrals is a smart idea.

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People like to do business with people they trust—and that’s why referrals from satisfied customers have always been such a powerful way of growing your business. Customer referrals can work for all types of businesses. Continue reading “What’s The Best Way To Get Customer Referrals For Your Business?”

This Is How One Mom Crushes It Working At Home

August 8, 2017 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for further information. Ashleigh Blatt is the money maker for celebrities and high net-worth entrepreneurs. She came out of her behind-the-scenes role to the forefront as the Chief Curator & Master Motivator within The Power Squad Project, an email community for women entrepreneurs who want to connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs interested in building a giant business that gives them freedom, a challenge, and an impact on the world.

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Ashleigh Blatt is the money maker for celebrities and high net-worth entrepreneurs. Continue reading “This Is How One Mom Crushes It Working At Home”

These 3 Business Choices Can Have A Huge Impact On Your Life And Career—What Are You Waiting For?

AllBusiness. comEvery day, you make business choices that affect the trajectory of your career. Often, you make these decisions subconsciously, or without much thought, yet the consequences of these choices can still be felt. Some choices that deal with business logistics may not have as much impact on your personal life since they affect implementation processes; other choices are broader and should be given more conscious decision-making attention.

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Every day, you make business choices that affect the trajectory of your career. Often, you make these decisions subconsciously, or without much thought, yet the consequences of these choices can still be felt. Continue reading “These 3 Business Choices Can Have A Huge Impact On Your Life And Career—What Are You Waiting For?”