Have you fallen into the habit of sending e-mails to communicate with our employees — even if they are just a few steps away from you? Perhaps it is time to rethink your reliance on technology to communicate with your team. Although most people... (Read More)

Research tells us that as a society, we aren't such great listeners. Too often, we’re so focused on what we’re going to say next that we don't take the time to really hear what others have to tell us. As a business leader, though, being a... (Read More)

Good health is associated with a variety of positive outcomes for employees, such as: higher levels of job satisfaction, better mental health, lower rates of absenteeism, and greater productivity in the workplace. If you want a healthier, more... (Read More)

Did you know that people rate employees as more credible than the CEOs of most companies? Many Americans trust what employees say about a company than what company's leadership says. What does this mean to you? It's your job as a leader to strive... (Read More)

Employee productivity is a major concern for any manager, but it can be especially difficult to keep an eye on when some or all of your team works remotely. If you've experienced a drop in productivity among your telecommuting employees, then try... (Read More)

How would you rate your workplace climate? Warm and engaging or icy and cutthroat? If you're concerned about the state of your office and your employees' satisfaction with their jobs, then implementing more positive communication strategies could be... (Read More)

Conflict is an inevitable part of life, but what should you do when conflict occurs between two or more of your employees? There are many different strategies you might consider, but here are three approaches that research tells us are among the... (Read More)

Gym memberships. Yoga classes. Weight loss competitions. Support groups for smokers wanting to quit. If you're looking for ways to increase employee productivity and create a more health-minded corporate culture, you may want to consider the... (Read More)

Most workplaces are set up and run in a way that is much more accommodating of extroverted employees. But introverted employees could have just as much value to offer as their more outspoken, social colleagues. To avoid letting your introverted... (Read More)

It's not easy trying to accommodate two vastly different groups of people, but when it comes to working parents and child-free employees, you might find their concerns and desires more similar than you might expect. While child-free employees... (Read More)