The revolutionary Kickstart survey employs a powerful, positive approach that garners in advance the aspirations and concerns of active employees especially during these unprecedented times. Due to the current situation we expanded off of the original pillars and concepts from our already groundbrea... read more

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The common rhetoric for businesses today is to focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. There seems to be a notion that to be a good leader you can do no wrong, you must exude confidence and make decisions with no hesitation. I see this regularly among failing small businesses. When owners see ... read more

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While in the past the human resources department has typically been the place employees go to for their payroll, but today there is a lot more to be expected from HR then just a weekly check. Now human resources are not just a place to inquire about paid time off, maternity leave or paycheck deducti... read more

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There are a number of reasons why employees quit their jobs. Some of them are family related, while others quit for career related reasons. When you wish to retain your employees over the long haul, the best way to do so is to put yourself in their shoes. An employer should also touch base with his ... read more

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Employee engagement is enough to send most employers over the edge. It seems so straightforward and simple, yet all of your efforts seem to fall flat. That doesn’t mean that you’re doing everything wrong, in fact, you might have some great ideas but you have some wrong things that are pushing th... read more

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There are some vital aspects that you need to work on to ensure that you keep your employees happy and retained. Company and Personal goals must align. Having similar values leads to superior employee support and engagements for the company’s goals. Company’s Culture. As employees and em... read more

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When employees feel as though they are working towards a real purpose, free of over-bearing policies, they are better able to find their voice within the organization. When driven by purpose instead of policy, you not only set yourself and your people free – but you also find a better way to accom... read more

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As an employer, it can be difficult to listen to your employees and heed what they have to say. A common mistake made by employers is the failure to properly communicate with their subordinates. They typically have great insights and observations that end up being ignored completely, as the boss ten... read more

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Open communication is a key factor to have a more productive, efficient and successful business but many employees would much rather keep their concerns or opinion to themselves. So why are employees more inclined to just ignore or neglect to bring light to things that could potentially save time, m... read more

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