Leadership

[ad_1] Finding strong freelance talent can be a game-changer for your company. Ultimately, the biggest benefit is flexibility. Enlisting outside help only when required is a smart move if your business needs and cash flow are inconsistent. And a freelancer capable of ramping up or down with you can be invaluable when scaling. Furthermore, not being beholden …

[ad_1] A recent Gallup study found that a high percentage of managers around the globe are not meeting the need of their employees; actively disengaged employees outnumber engaged employees by nearly 2:1. Low engagement not only drains companies of morale but also limits their ability to retain “A” level employees and …

[ad_1] A lot of changes are occurring in performance management. A 2015 Bersin by Deloitte survey of more than 7,000 business and HR leaders from around the world found that more than two-thirds of companies surveyed said they were redesigning their performance management practices. And one aspect many of those organizations …

[ad_1] There are thousands of reasons to train and develop employees. New employees need to understand how to perform the required work. Current employees need to keep their skills sharp. Changes in technology, new product introductions or modifications to policies and procedures are all reasons for training.  Related: 4 Ways …

[ad_1] In today’s interconnected world — where one negative customer experience can spread like wildfire — an incredible positive experience, by contrast, can be a brand’s defining moment. Related: Employee Management: Reward the Best, Replace the Worst Exactly that kind of defining moment came for us when a member of our front-line …

[ad_1] Every company has values, but not every company truly lives (and works) by them. It’s those very beliefs that help build a strong team foundation and an even stronger company culture. However, a company’s moral code can easily get lost in the hustle and bustle of the work day. …

[ad_1] What is the element of your company that makes it the most valuable to you? It can be a whole host of things ranging from your office culture, to proprietary technology or loyal customers. Or it could be the work of your employees. This week, Atlanta, Ga.-based management consulting …

[ad_1] There’s an old saying in business: If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it. When it comes to improving the effectiveness of an organization’s managers, many companies struggle to distinguish the good, the bad and the ugly. After all, how do you objectively assess a manager’s ability to “get …

[ad_1] Reader Resource Join Entrepreneur’s The Goal Standard Challenge and make 2017 yours. Learn more » I had a neighbor who loved the color purple. No, not the novel or screenplay. I’m talking Barney the Dinosaur (is that still a thing?) purple. Her clothes were purple. Her car was purple. …

[ad_1] If you constantly work without breaks, you’ll eventually burn out. Being exhausted doesn’t just affect your productivity, but your emotional well-being and physical health too. But if you’re a business owner, a recent survey found that it can also affect how frequently you have to bring in new hires. …