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Do Managers Play an Important Role in Employee Motivation?

May 18, 2023

As a manager, you play an essential role in employee motivation. This includes encouraging employees to interact according to company culture and perform their best. Motivated employees maintain strong engagement, performance, and productivity levels. They also experience high job satisfaction, employee morale, and organizational loyalty. You likely take different approaches to motivate other employees. Providing…

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Need to Negotiate Your Salary? Here’s How to Do It the RIGHT Way!

April 27, 2023

Like many employees, you may feel uneasy about negotiating your salary. This may be due to a cultural discomfort with discussing money. Or, perhaps, you do not want to come across as appearing pushy. However, negotiating your salary lets you ask for what you deserve. Doing so the right way increases your likelihood of receiving…

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How Workplace Performance Can Be Affected by Employee Morale

April 20, 2023

  Employee morale is the outlook your employees have on your organization. This impacts the confidence your employees have in the company. High engagement, performance, and productivity indicate high employee morale. Conversely, low engagement, performance, and productivity indicate low employee morale. As a result, providing necessary resources and support can increase employee engagement, performance, and…

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Bad Day at Work? 5 Reasons Not to Quit

March 9, 2023

You may be tempted to quit after a bad day at work. You might be tired of issues involving your manager, coworkers, or increasing workload. However, it is best not to quit your job without considering the consequences first. You likely would regret your decision the next day. Consider the following five reasons not to…

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How to Ask Better Interview Questions

March 2, 2023

  Interviewing a candidate involves gathering as much information as possible in a short amount of time. The interview questions should range from specific to the role to broad enough to assess the candidate’s personality. Asking better interview questions helps determine the candidate’s suitability for the position. You better understand their hard and soft skills,…

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Best Practices for Managing Star Employees

February 16, 2023

Your star employees create an example for your other employees to follow. This encourages your team members to elevate their performance. Star employees are typically ambitious. This trait makes them attractive to other employers. If star employees do not like the company they work for, they likely will find a job elsewhere. As a result,…

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Are You Supporting Your Team’s Mental Health This Winter?

January 19, 2023

Many employees find their moods and energy levels impacted by the decreasing daylight hours in Winter. This is especially true if employees begin and end work when it is dark outside. Shorter days and longer nights often cause employees to feel less motivated to work. Ten million people in the U.S. experience a type of…

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Why You Should Take Advantage of Peak Hiring Season

January 12, 2023

Is finding a new job one of your New Year’s resolutions? If so, now is the time to start looking. January is typically the busiest month for hiring. As a result, you should begin your job search today. Keep in mind that other job seekers are actively looking for roles. Therefore, you should look for…

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4 Interview Questions You Should Be Able to Answer as a Manufacturing Engineer

December 29, 2022

Your interview for a manufacturing engineer role requires preparation. You will be asked questions to assess your technical skills, business sense, and operational knowledge of manufacturing processes. As a result, you should practice answering potential interview questions. This increases your odds of advancing in the hiring process. Answering the following interview questions can help you…

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The Best Ways to Get Job References

October 27, 2022

Having a list of job references ready for employers helps with your job search. Hiring managers want to know how you benefitted previous organizations and how you can benefit theirs. Knowing whom to choose and how to ask is important. This helps you share the information the manager is looking for. Implement these three tips…

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