Managing Employees

[ad_1] Transparency is the new “it” factor in a world where information is available at the click of a button. A CEO looking to move his or her company forward would do well to embrace this trend. Related: Let’s Be Real: Why Transparency in Business Should Be the Norm Indeed, management …

[ad_1] Much has changed since 2008 when Ankur Jain founded the Kairos Society, a diverse community of power players brought together to connect young entrepreneurs with expertise and opportunity. Back then, the Great Recession was in full swing and Jain was just 22 and a student at the University of …

[ad_1] The world of entrepreneurship has no room for passive aggression or beating around the bush. As a business owner, you’ll save time, money and a whole lot of stress by being direct with other people. But, there’s a difference between being direct and being rude, and it all comes down …

[ad_1] Generational differences have historically created unwanted tension around the office. Seasoned veterans see the “new guys” as entitled and impatient, always looking for the fast track to the top. Millennials, however, see their older coworkers as stuck in their ways, afraid of the impending change they are about to …

[ad_1] It’s pretty incredible how often you hear managers complaining about their best employees leaving, and they really do have something to complain about — few things are as costly and disruptive as good people walking out the door. Managers tend to blame their turnover problems on everything under the …

[ad_1] The following excerpt is from Glenn Llopis’s book The Innovation Mentality. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble  The wealth created through authentic business relationships stimulates growth and innovation, advances commerce and benefits all. Relationships sustain more than momentum — they create and sustain relevancy. But these high-level relationships take time to …

[ad_1] Internal transfers are not a new phenomenon. Employees rotating to a different team within the organization happens often; however, it’s not always easy for managers to tell whether or not it’s the right move. When approached by employees requesting to make an internal transfer consider the following: Consider their effort.  Is …

[ad_1] Chances are, you didn’t negotiate your last salary offer — more than half of all American workers don’t. Women are especially reluctant, fearing they’ll look pushy or even lose the job offer entirely. And while not asking for more can hold anyone back, this practice has dramatic impact on …

[ad_1] Leading and coaching a single person, let alone an entire organization, can be a daunting endeavor. People and teams are complex. In any coaching situation, there are a number of ways things can go south. The most effective coaches break down the coaching process into smaller objectives and then …

[ad_1] As a company, Twitter excels at employee relations and remains a leader in workplace culture. In fact, a former manager provided this on Glassdoor.about working for the social media empire: “[It was] a company with great people, culture and transparency,” he wrote. Related: Managing People Is an Art: 32 Ways to Do it …