Procrastination is one of the worst problems that companies are faced with. Loss of productivity due to procrastination cost business millions of dollars in down time every year. Just because your employees are on the clock doesn’t mean that they are getting the most out of their work day and this can turn into a dangerous situation. Below we will look at the reason behind procrastination in the work place and ways to spot it. Also we will discuss ways to decrease procrastination in the workplace.
Category: Employee Engagement
4 Ways to Keep Them Motivated in The Break Room
Are you looking for ways to motivate your employees? Or perhaps more specifically –you are wondering how you can use the break room to motivate your employees? You’ve come to the right place.
How to Measure Employee Engagement in 12 Steps
Back in 2005, the Gallup organization put together a 12-question survey designed to gauge how engaged a company’s employees are. Applying this survey in a number of studies confirmed a correlation between people who score high for engagement and superior performance. Has your company taken the time to determine how engaged your employees are? If […]
Applying Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs To The Workplace
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs—a psychological model introduced in 1943—can be a powerful blueprint for understanding what truly motivates employees in the workplace. From meeting basic physiological requirements like snacks and clean water, to fostering belonging through team events, through recognizing achievements, all the way to supporting personal growth and self-actualization, leaders can strategically shape work […]
Penguin Power
What can we learn from penguins? Even though we vary in size, shape and skin tone, we’re all part of the human race, and as such, we can work together to make sure everyone has their fair share – that everyone has their time in the “toasty center.” We can share the work and the responsibility in our jobs, our families and our communities, perhaps even making sacrifices for those yet to come. After all, each of us CAN make a difference.
The Sea Turtle’s Saga: An Inspiring Tale of Determination
When you find yourself facing seemingly insurmountable odds, consider the first days in the life of a sea turtle hatchling.
Water Your Attitude of Gratitude and Watch It Grow
Water the seedling. Pour on the praise. Letting someone know they are doing a good job with an in-person thank you is priceless. It’s like a refreshing rain after a dry spell and serves to sustain growth for an extended period of time.
Lead with Vision
Right now a lot of changes are being made in the way businesses are run due to the tough economy. The companies that will survive and thrive are those with leaders who possess a vision of the future of their businesses – those who can already see where their organization will go.
The Benefits of Integrity
When you follow your own moral compass and do what you think is right, you achieve a sense of completeness. If you disobey your own value system, you become divided, unbalanced and uneasy.
Vince Lombardi Winning Speech
Motivational quote containing Green Bay Packers football coach Vince Lombardi’s famous “What it Takes to be Number One” speech along with commentary about what constitutes winning.