Research shows that people work harder when they enjoy their job. But as a manager or employer, how do you know if your employees like their jobs? And what should you do if they don’t? That’s where the organizational development process comes in. You can use this process to identify any areas in your company where you can increase employee…
Organizational announcements can get employees on the same page about company changes, strengthen company culture, and even make or break certain processes, like software updates and organizational restructuring. Your staff is working hard, so it’s best to keep announcements short and to the point. Use a friendly tone and focus on the most important details to help employees quickly read…
Satisfied employees are happier, more productive, more enjoyable to work with, and more likely to contribute innovative ideas. They’re also more likely to stay with the company longer, decreasing turnover rates and strengthening teams. This guide covers the factors that influence job satisfaction and offers the best questions for gauging employees’ feelings about their workplace. There’s also a template to…
Employees who take regular time off come back to work rejuvenated, fulfilled, and ready to perform their best. A great way to prevent miscommunication and help everyone plan time off is by having an efficient vacation request system in place. Depending on the size of your company, a simple and lightweight template in Excel might get the job done, or…
Exit interviews are conducted when an employee leaves a company. They help you learn about management, company culture, and the benefits offered by other companies. A review of this info can help improve employee retention rates. Exit interviews might seem uncomfortable or unnecessary, but when done right, they provide valuable data about your company. Let’s look at some tips for…
Starting a new job can be really overwhelming. But as a manager, there’s a lot you can do to make the onboarding process easier for new hires before their first day. One simple thing is to send them a welcome email. The perfect welcome email helps your new hire feel connected to the team, know what to expect on Day…
The key to annual performance reviews that produce real results are employee self-evaluation forms. Self-evaluations increase the likelihood that employees will internalize and act on suggestions for growth from their supervisors. This article briefly covers the method for choosing self-evaluation questions and how to interpret the responses so that employees are more likely to grow from their performance review. We’ll…
Thoughtful career planning is the difference between dreading how you spend each day and being excited by it. Managers who encourage their teams to create and follow through on career plans are rewarded with employees who contribute innovatively with thoughtful deliverables, collaborative effort, and drive. Whether you’re someone who’s just entering the workforce or a company leader who wants to…
Evolving technologies, continued globalization, and shifting social norms are just a few of the challenges facing modern organizations. Businesses must either quickly adapt to change or be overtaken by their more agile competitors. And to be frank, adaptation often necessitates a complete organizational redesign. But as you’ve either guessed or experienced yourself, a successful org redesign is a pretty hefty…
Would you rather listen to this article? At various points in a company’s life cycle, an organizational restructuring will be necessary for growth, to accommodate a shift in company strategy, or to become more competitive. In the case of a merger or acquisition, for example, the company may restructure to focus on new lines of business. During a spin-off…
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