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Ideas to Deal with Employee Layoffs

Many companies have seen themselves having to lay off valuable employees. This not only impacts those being let go but also affects the group left behind. The people remaining at the company go through a number of reactions to saying goodbye to their co-workers from sadness at seeing them go to fear of the same happening to them. As owners or managers we can make these situations easier by doing some basic things. Try these ideas if your company is going through this type of transition. * Don’… Continue

Added by Guy Farmer on May 4, 2009 at 1:57am — No Comments

Employee Engagement or Morale

I received a question from a business owner who was wondering whether it was more important to focus on employee engagement or morale in these tough economic times. What I’ve found and my clients have put into practice is an approach that builds a foundation that allows the business to both engage and build morale in its workforce. The key point for owner and managers to think about is what they want their workplace to look like. Consider the following points as you build an engaged and producti… Continue

Added by Guy Farmer on April 22, 2009 at 10:49am — 2 Comments

Effective Communication Skills for Business

Your communication style tells other businesses a lot about your professionalism and what they can expect when they deal with you. A theme that frequently arises when I coach business people is how to communicate in a manner that invites other companies to want to do business with us. The following tips will help you put your best foot forward and communicate confidently. 1. Listen actively. It’s amazing what you learn when you are not talking. 2. Say it briefly. Go with the approach that less… Continue

Added by Guy Farmer on April 22, 2009 at 10:47am — No Comments

Leadership vs. Management

A business owner asked me whether he should be concerned about leadership before management or how the two interact. We worked together to find an approach that would work for him. From my experience, it’s helpful to develop a coherent strategy that builds leaders and then managers based on their interests. In this way companies can hire and staff positions based on what people really excel at. Leadership development refers to building on people’s existing strengths to help them become leaders… Continue

Added by Guy Farmer on April 22, 2009 at 10:45am — 1 Comment

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I'd appreciate hearing from others on best practices regarding the frequency of employee engagement surveys. I've seen lots of debates on what is the best interval to use for regular measurement and it wouuld help if you could share how often you do…

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