There's always going to be "the employee who got away" -- the high performer whose departure from your team delivered a crushing blow to productivity or workgroup cohesion or both. [contextly_auto_sidebar id="AMhpUUJFTCLI0cRVNfep2aFGPFOvZIr0"]Carly Guthrie, who specializes in human resources in the...
Why let startups and big corporations have all the fun? These productivity-preserving perks for solopreneurs ensure your creativity and efficiency stay charged up year-round. When you're working for yourself, it's tempting to put in overtime -- after all, you're only contributing to your own...
This week's guest posts focus on work productivity tips, employee benefits and networking pointers. * Networking is one of the most important tools to perfect in the workforce. Here are five tips to network effectively. [PayScale] * Google is known for its incredible employee benefits, but this one just might...
This Mindflash infographic shows the various ways in which employees fuel their workday -- from gas for their cars to coffee and lunch -- and how employers can better meet these demands. For example, half of the U.S. workforce purchases coffee during work hours, spending some $1,092 a...
I never get tired of sharing innovative forms of employee recognition; accordingly, today's must-reads focus on how to recognize and reward hard-working employees. * It doesn't take money to make an employee feel special. Here are 25 free ways to reward workers. [HR World] * Get inspired by...
Not all offices are primed for employee engagement, but one American Express call center in Fort Lauderdale goes out of its way to create a pleasant working environment. Its practices are so revolutionary that the workplace was featured in "All In: How the Best Managers Create a Culture of...
