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Archive | Employee Engagement
Boost employee productivity through vacations and outings this summer
If you mix in some clever promotional products, you can turn employee vacations into some of the best investments into your small business you make all year.
Show educators you care on National Teacher Day
Whether you run a charter school, a prestigious college or a simple tutoring service, your teachers need to know that even though their students might not recognize it, they’re doing important work.
Get ready for National Nurses’ Week!
Every nurse is a heroine, so make sure to show your appreciation with some simple gestures on National Nurses Week.
How to manage problematic employees
If you see any concerning tendencies among your employees that might affect their productivity, it might be time to step in and do what you can to course correct.
How much is employee turnover costing your small business?
If you’ve been struggling with high employee turnover and can’t seem to figure out how to get your top talent to stick around, you might want to consider just how much this is costing your business in the first place.
Expectations and gratitude are essential parts of employee retention strategies
Experts agree the best employee retention strategies feature equal parts setting expectations and rewarding performance.
Improve employee retention with giveaways and connections
Instead of trying to replace the employees that leave, have you considered retaining the top talent you already have?
Encourage your employees to personalize their workspace
There are a number of notable benefits to having a decorated and welcoming workspace.
Ensuring telecommuters are productive at home
More businesses across the U.S. are implementing telecommuting programs into their operations, allowing employees to complete work from the comfort of their own homes as opposed to a company’s physical site.
