Tag: employee

June 5, 2023

As CEOs continue to call employees back to the office, their rationales often include remote work’s deleterious effects on innovation. There is some basis for these claims: a recent study found that the number of email exchanges between research units […]

March 31, 2023

Even as technologies such as video conferencing and messaging platforms adopted during forced remote work are now widely accepted, some workers still remain wary of technology in the workforce. New research shows us that only 50% of employees see technology […]

October 28, 2022

Building a team is often one of the most important elements of creating a successful business. There are many challenges that come with team building, especially in 2022. But it’s worth taking the extra steps to intentionally create a cohesive […]

October 17, 2022

Sharing bad news with your company’s employees or stakeholders is never easy, especially when the bad news may directly affect them. Because of this, it’s important to strike the right balance between remaining calm and professional while delivering the news […]

September 22, 2022

Making artificial intelligence (AI) work with humans requires having an internal data champion to help overcome fears and create a safe environment. That was the advice offered at Digital Procurement World in Amsterdam today in a session focused on combining […]

September 15, 2022

Perhaps skills are the labour market’s currency. If that were true, skilled employees would stay with companies and fair hiring practices would spread across industries. On the other hand, maybe knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities, or “competencies”, are the portfolio […]

September 7, 2022

Many leaders think they have to choose between delivering results and supporting employees’ needs. They don’t – but doing both sustainably requires careful navigation. At WD-40 Company, there are no teams. Instead, there are tribes. Tribe members look out for […]

June 20, 2022

For small business owners, cyber security is an even bigger issue this year with so many employees working from home. According to Fundera, 40% of all small business will experience an attack and the cost to the company hundreds of […]

June 6, 2022

Collaboration security provider, RecoLabs (Reco), announced that it has raised a $30 million series A round to secure collaboration tools in today’s modern enterprise. The company’s collaboration security platform is designed to allow organizations to securely gain visibility throughout and […]

May 13, 2022

Striking the balance between remote working and security is something that few organizations have achieved. Research shows that 67 percent of business-impacting cyber attacks targeted remote workers, resulting in a loss of confidential data, interruption of daily operations, ransomware payout, […]

May 11, 2022

The benefits of workers’ compensation insurance far outweigh its cost. Do you need workers’ compensation insurance? The answer may be more complex than you realize. For example, do you need to cover remote workers? Do you need workers’ comp benefits […]

March 29, 2022

Business LLC insurance is an essential part of running your small business. It helps protect your organization from claims that can come up in everyday operations. If you have chosen to operate as an LLC, you need to make sure […]

January 24, 2022

What are your business goals for the new year? If I’ve learned anything in the past few years, it’s that you should lean into your hardships because, in many cases, they end up being the biggest blessings in your life. […]

December 21, 2021

Everyone likes to be recognized for their work. Acknowledging your team for a job well done is a great way to improve productivity and boost morale. One way to do is by sending employee appreciation messages from time to time. […]

August 19, 2021

Businesses looking to expand their reach online should consider setting up an employee advocacy program. Turning employees into advocates can shorten the sales cycle, boost growth, and help your team differentiate from the crowd. But, only 17% of businesses have […]

June 23, 2021

If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Payroll plays a critical role in the success of small businesses. Irrespective of the size of an organization, employees have to be paid […]

June 11, 2021

First, we want to say kudos! If you’re here, there’s a good chance that means you’ve started a small business, which is incredible. We know this can be one of the most rewarding things you can do, and also quite […]

May 10, 2021

Around a year ago, the unemployment rate soared to nearly 15%. For the past few months, that number has hovered right around 6%, and the economy appears to be recovering much faster than expected. But that doesn’t mean your top […]

April 6, 2021

Great team members are highly valuable—which means other companies are trying to poach your best employees. You’ve worked hard to build and invest in your agency’s team—so why wouldn’t someone else want to reap the benefits? Your employees can leave […]

March 8, 2021

Your talent is your most valuable asset; therefore, it is important to prioritize them. Employees directly contribute to the success of your company. Increasing employee engagement and alignment, which ultimately leads to employee productivity and retention, should be one of […]