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Motivation and Retention

Encourage Employees to Think Like Owners

Incentives and bonuses can inspire employees to invest their energy in your business.
December 16, 2002 in Managing Employees

Improving Employee Trust Through Better Communication

If you're not communicating well, company morale will suffer.

Respecting Your Business's Ethics Policy

It's not enough to post your mission statement and values on the wall. You've got to integrate them into your company's culture.

Please Don't Go

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Turnover isn't necessarily a fact of life. Learn to keep your employees in the fold.
November 1, 2002 in Motivation and Retention

Becoming a Caring Leader

You don't have to act like Genghis Khan to get your employees to do their jobs. You'll develop a stronger company if you can develop your people skills.
September 13, 2002 in Motivation and Retention

Choosing an Employee Incentive Program

With so many choices out there, how do you pick the best one for your business?

Celebrate the Good Times

How to throw a shindig that thanks hard-working employees

8 Ways to Charm Your Employees

Simple moves that will help you create loyalty and rapport in the workplace
July 1, 2002 in Managing Employees

Employee Recognition: Why It Matters

Rewarding employees for a job well-done will do wonders for their performance--and your bottom line.
June 24, 2002 in Motivation and Retention

More Tips for Internal Customer Service

Satisfied employees mean satisfied customers, so here are 3 more ways to keep your employees happy.
June 10, 2002 in Motivation and Retention

Internal Customer Service: Getting Your Organization to Work Together

Great customer service isn't just about serving the people outside your company.
May 13, 2002 in Motivation and Retention

What Happened to the Fun?

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Loosen up! It is still possible to run a company where cracking smiles and having a blast are part of the daily routine.
May 1, 2002 in Motivation and Retention

Rumor Has It.

Is the rumor mill out of control in your company? Keeping the communication lines open ought to take care of the problem.
April 22, 2002 in Managing Employees

Effective Employee Reward Programs

Don't just depend on "of the month" awards. Let employees know why they're being rewarded.

Keep the Faithful

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Is it better to cut positions or just salaries? . . . and carry the eight . . . wait, stop calculating and think of employee morale.
April 1, 2002 in Motivation and Retention

Keeping Your Employees Moving Forward

Of horses and carts and management: helping your employees understand what their jobs are
March 25, 2002 in Motivation and Retention

Is Asking Questions Motivational--or Just Plain Irritating?

It's OK to ask questions. But be careful not to step on any toes in the process.
February 25, 2002 in Motivation and Retention

Having a Positive Influence

Get employees and customers to do what you want by giving them what they want.
January 7, 2002 in Motivation and Retention

Promoting the Right Employee

You've promoted your best employee--and now your business is in turmoil. What went wrong?

Buying Holiday Gifts

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Thank your clients and employees--and show off your good taste--by choosing the best holiday gifts.
December 5, 2001 in Customer Service

Retaining Employees After Layoffs

Your remaining staff is picking up the slack, but you can't afford to pay them more. So how do you keep them happy?
December 3, 2001 in Motivation and Retention

Overcoming "Security Screener Syndrome"

When jobs are repetitive and boring, they will not be done well. Have you examined your employees' job descriptions lately?
December 3, 2001 in Motivation and Retention

Cheer Up!

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Downturn got your sales team down? Turn their frowns upside down.
October 1, 2001 in Tips from Experts

Reassuring Employees After Layoffs

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You've laid off part of your staff. Now how can you convince those remaining that your company will survive?
September 17, 2001 in Motivation and Retention

Breaking Through "Us Vs. Them"

You and your employees are a team--so make sure you're acting like one.
September 10, 2001 in Managing Employees

What's the Hook?

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If you find the right bait, you'll keep your salespeople motivated--and selling.
September 1, 2001 in Tips from Experts
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