A pat on the back is easily doled out. But giving meaningful, timely and motivating recognition to your employees takes some thought. It’s worth making the effort: a 2015 study showed that praising your employees’ strengths is many times more effective in driving engagement than trying to correct weaknesses.
Read the storyAsking for feedback from anyone can be a daunting process, especially when you may not know what the response will be. However, feedback is crucial for the continued growth of any business, and for maintaining a good level of trust between employees and their leaders. But is there a right time to start gathering this feedback?
Read the storyWith dozens of networking events always on offer, an increased number of outreach opportunities through platforms such as LinkedIn, and more ways than ever to cross paths with potential candidates, there is a huge pool of talent at your doorstep. Perhaps you will meet these potential candidates before you’re ready to hire. But that doesn’t mean you should let them pass you by…
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