Do employees prefer praise or perks?
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Perks don't have to be a large expense and remember, praise is free. Either way, it's often the small things…
Gayle MartinDecember 30, 2019
Burnout Is About Your Workplace, Not Your People
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This article notes the top 5 causes for burnout. As you'll see, this list clearly shows that the root…
Gayle MartinDecember 19, 2019
Instead of Waiting for Inspiration, Learn How to Cultivate It
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When we're inspired, we work differently. We're faster, more engaged, and it shows in what we produce. But does inspiration…
Johnston GroupDecember 12, 2019
Google Spent 2 Years Researching What Makes a Great Remote Team. It Came Up With These 3 Things
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This is great insight from research Google did on how to build effective and trusting remote working teams.
Matt JohnstonDecember 11, 2019
The Surprising Power of Simply Asking Coworkers How They’re Doing
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Never underestimate your ability to turn someone's day around for the better. It's quite easy to check in with…
Gayle MartinDecember 9, 2019
Water Cooler Chat – 10 Smart Reasons to Encourage It
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This age old ritual may be given a bad rap, but water cooler talk can grow your business while building…
Gayle MartinDecember 2, 2019
An Essential Guide for First-Time Managers (Who Never Got the Rulebook on Managing)
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This is a fantastic overview of the things Managers can do to become successful in their roles.
Matt JohnstonNovember 26, 2019
Smoke yet to clear on marijuana and the workplace
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We are entering a new era with the legalization of marijuana in Canada and how it affects the workplace. As…
Gayle MartinNovember 25, 2019
5 ways employers can help workers beat the ‘Sunday scaries’
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Many employees get the blues on Sundays in anticipation and fear of the upcoming work week. It's a real phenomenon…
Gayle MartinNovember 18, 2019
Why Employees Need Both Recognition and Appreciation
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"I have to say that the single most important lesson I learned in 25 years talking every single day to…
Matt JohnstonNovember 13, 2019