How to Build a Successful Work Team
Building a cohesive, high-performing team is vital to business success. Below are things business leaders need to keep in mind when hiring and managing employees in order to build a successful work team. Communication Communication is at the center of all successful work teams. It's what enables a team to function properly, fulfill goals and complete projects. Communication must be a core concern when building a team, so make sure each member of the group [...]
Navigating Office Relationships
Office relationships can get complicated if you're on unclear ground. It's important to understand the dos and don'ts of different office relationships in order to navigate them. Below are a few examples of common office relationships and the typical boundaries in each one. Owner/Employee Type of relationship: Professional The owner of a company has a vested interest in his or her employees, but is likely too busy to develop close relationships to each employee. The [...]
5 Common Sense Rules of Office Conduct
The rules of office conduct may seem complex, but many of the basics are simple common sense. If you're about to start a new job, enter the workforce, or just want a reminder on office conduct, brush up by reviewing these five core rules that can help you in almost any work situation. Don't start or entertain arguments Conflict is inconducive to productivity, so it makes sense that you want to avoid it in the [...]
Stop That! 9 Manager Behaviors That Drive Employees Crazy
People are always talking about how to act in front of the boss. There are countless articles offering advice about what not to do to upset your manager or supervisor. Yet employees aren’t the only ones that should be mindful of how they act. Managers should also be aware of certain behaviors that can drive their employees nuts. If they go unchecked, these actions can seriously hinder the ability of a workforce to attain its [...]
The Most Productive Office Layout
Image from Mashable.com Incentives and bonuses may not be enough to encourage a productive workforce. Sometimes, the office layout plays a large role in motivation, and should be adjusted for optimum work. According to Mashable, the most productive office layout consists of comfortable and ergonomic workspaces. That means chairs that encourage good posture and screens and desks that are adjusted to height. A productive office layout should also have natural lighting, be free [...]