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5 Good Habits You Should Take On at Work
3/12/2018
We all want to excel at our jobs, but our modern environment makes it difficult to form good work habits. With so much going on, workdays can feel like a mad dash from start to finish, leaving little room for self-reflection or time to contemplate what can be done differently to improve. With thi... -
Businesses seeing a revolving door of employees or a drop in productivity quickly notice the costs. It could be employees are feeling stunted in their careers. Even if you do offer consistent raises and new job titles, consider—are you actually providing meaningful work to go along with these pro...
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7 Career Mistakes You'll Want to Avoid
3/20/2017
Throughout your career you'll be making many decisions; some will be done consciously, but other choices, actions or things said might be less thought out. Here are 7 career mistakes you'll want to avoid. -
Chances are if you're starting a new job you probably want to make a good impression on your new coworkers. Here are some questions you can ask them right off the bat.
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How Do I Brand Myself within My Company?
2/12/2016
You got the job—congratulations! But unless you want to remain in an entry-level position long term, don’t relax. Now, you need to brand yourself so you stand out from your coworkers. -
How to Retain Top Talent
9/9/2015
According to Payscales 2015 Compensation Best Practices Report, retention is an increasing priority for employers. 63% of employers consider retention a top line item, a whopping 43% increase from just five years ago. -
Productivity is crucial to the success and growth of any organization. Productivity is not merely about working harder; it’s about working smartly and efficiently.
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Each year, The Washington Post partners with Energage LLC, an independent employee-engagement firm, to survey employees representing hundreds of companies, nonprofits, and associations. Now in its 10th year, The Washington Post Top Workplaces program winners will be announced at an event hosted a...
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Top Workplaces excel at driving productivity. Energage survey data show when employees are asked whether they do things efficiently and well at their organization, 73 percent at aspiring organizations responded positively; that number jumps as high as 94 percent at Top Workplaces.
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If employee well-being and burnout are issues in your workplace, you are not alone.
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Workers see value in opportunities to grow. Lack of training and development is one reason why employees leave to grow somewhere else.
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A good employee recruitment strategy depends on a strong employer brand.
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Why do we need leadership? Great leaders create a vision and give their employees the guidance, tools, and inspiration to reach their full potential.
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A strong employer brand helps companies attract top talent, retain that talent, reduce the costs of hiring and marketing, and improve productivity. Every employee, manager and leader should be able to articulate your employer brand and communicate its value.
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A workplace with healthy company culture cultivates employee engagement – something only one-third of organizations nationwide have on average.
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Prioritizing a people-first workplace culture during uncertain times provides the foundation for stability and security.
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Companies can rely on data to build trust and create a strong workplace culture. The process of surveying, thanking employees for their feedback and doing something with that data shows employees they matter.
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Communication at work is more challenging than ever with so many employers operating with a remote or hybrid workforce.
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Employee sentiment is about identifying the authentic emotions and perceptions driving employee experiences.
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One of the qualities of a great workplace includes a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. It boosts employee trust and commitment, directly impacting recruitment and retention. Organizations that promote DEI efforts also drive innovation and gain a competitive edge.