Distractions while working from home, pressure to hit deadlines and using personal devices are all creating additional security risks for remote workers. Half of employees are cutting corners with regards to cybersecurity while working from home – and could be putting their organisation at risk of...
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Virtual Onboarding of Remote Workers More Important Than Ever
The power of connection during this time cannot be overstated. Most organizations have transitioned to remote work in response to the coronavirus pandemic, making completely virtual onboarding of new hires a necessity. But providing a superb onboarding experience virtually can be a challenge for...
Your Company Should Have a Podcast For Its Employees, Especially Now
Some of the greatest minds of our time, from Fortune 500 CEOs to startup founders to creative directors, are hosting podcasts. Matt Zelesko, the Chief Technology Officer of Comcast Cable, is one of them. On his podcast, Z Time, he talks candidly about his career, interviews other thought leaders,...
Dear Dan: I Have an Employee Who Makes Repeated Mistakes
Dear Dan, I have an employee who rushes through her work. I’ve tried to get her to slow down, but she is always worried about getting in trouble for not getting work done. She has never gotten into trouble for not getting work done while working for me. When she rushes, she makes mistakes on...
Managing Remote Workers: It Takes More Than the Latest Apps
Nicolas Vandenberghe’s company has 42 staffers scattered among 36 cities in 15 countries. As technology makes it possible for people to be in constant touch while working remotely, businesses like Chili Piper are becoming the norm. “We have Zoom, Slack, and a myriad of other collaborative tools —...
Losing a Great Employee? Here’s Your Best Chance at Retaining Them (And Understanding Why They’re Leaving)
Exceptional leaders depend on great teams, and great teams are full of great people, which is why it’s so painful when one of your strong contributors decides to leave. This can be demoralizing and made worse if their departure catches you unprepared. Is it possible to change their minds? Maybe....
Why Constant Feedback Beats Annual Performance Reviews
I can remember my first job like it was yesterday (and not more than 25 years ago). They gave me an assignment that they said would take 3 months. I finished it in 2 weeks. What’s next? Every assignment they gave me took far less time than they estimated and soon I became a key part of the team I...
This is the Best Method for Evaluating Someone’s Job Performance
Evaluating someone fairly can be tough. Here’s how you should approach the task. It might sound obvious, but it’s worth stating: Every time you evaluate something, you’re comparing it to something else. Sometimes, that comparison is overt—a product that is being sold for 25% off feels like a good...
What to Do When Terminating an Employee
If you’ve decided it’s time to part ways with an employee, how do you execute that decision? For many small employers, this is an issue you’ve rarely faced. Follow these five critical tips to make the termination (and its potential aftermath) go more smoothly. 1. Have All Documents In Order...
More Recognition Means a Better Employee Experience
Meeting the needs of a multi-generational, digital, and mobile workforce is challenging. Employees expect continuous, instant, and impactful recognition, which reflects the “always on” workplace culture and the “always connected” personal life that they now lead. But research shows there’s a gap...
5 Types of Employees Could Be Wreaking Havoc on Your Business. Here’s How to Handle the Drama
Getting rid of employees is the last thing you want to do, but not doing so could actually hurt your retention. We know it's a buyer's market when it comes to filling job openings. With unemployment at a nearly 50-year low, we leaders have to up our game to attract candidates. We know...
Eight Ways to Encourage Cybersecurity Compliance Among Employees
For most modern organizations, cybersecurity has become a top priority. From basic protocols like firewalls and two-factor authentication to restricted administrative and network access, companies are taking steps toward tighter security in order to avoid becoming the next victim of a corporate...