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APRIL 3, 2014

'Today’s top college students have high expectations about the jobs they are going to get after graduation. According to a survey conducted by Accenture, 63 percent of college graduates believe they are underemployed and need further training or schooling. More than three-quarters expected to get formal training at their jobs, but only 48 percent said they received it.

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JUNE 10, 2014

'In today’s small business world, employee recognition revolves around monetary bonuses. Nothing rewards a job well done like extra cash and, while every boss should have a bonus structure in place if they can afford it, don’t underestimate the value of sentimental recognition. Sentimental recognition is a way to promote employee accomplishments that are known to the rest of the company.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'Transforming Differences to Strengths at Work. By Sarah Turner. “If it wasn’t for people, business would be easy.because it wouldn’t exist.” Samuel Turner. At some point in our careers, we have all experienced workplace conflict. Whether it be a behavioral conflict, a values clash or a lack of self-awareness from one or all parties, conflict within teams is inevitable and unavoidable — and actually great news!

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AUGUST 11, 2014

'You probably know that some (if not all) of your employees are using their own mobile devices at work. Sometimes it’s work-related (think quick fact-checking on their smartphone during a meeting) and sometimes it’s personal (think quick Facebook check during the same meeting). CIO calls Bring Your Own Device the “new normal ,” and whether you approve or not, it’s happening.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

'Zappos is one of my favorite places to work. They have mastered managing their with 10 key values. Here is a good video where Tony Hsieh explains the process. Find out more about Zappos and what they do to create a great place to work. The post Zappos Amazing Company Work Culture appeared first on Leadership Speaker and Motivational Speaker for Businesses | Employee Engagement | Gregory Smith - Chart Your Course International.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014

'The needs, drives and wants of each individual are what motivate behavior. This means that needs, drives and wants are what activate, direct and sustain behavior in each individual. Although we can generalize about the kinds of needs that motivate behavior, we find an individual’s motivating factors more difficult to understand. The team leader must understand what motivates people.

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JUNE 30, 2014

'Here we go again — there’s a new hire and she has to be trained. The team meets her for the first time at the morning huddle, where directives are given to everyone to show her the ropes, introduce her around, and make sure that she understands the rules. At the end of the week, when the payroll hours are called in, it is discovered that the W-4, I-9, and the direct deposit paperwork were never given to her.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

'Hiring and Retention. Six Ways to Get Employees out of a Sophomoric Slump Fast Company, June 2014. Talent is Top Priority for CEO’s, Overtaking Managing Risk World at Work, April 2011. A Third of Your Employees Want to Quit: Here’s How to Keep Them BNET, March 2011. Employee Retention statistics. Hire & Retain the Best Partners, Spring 2011.

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JULY 25, 2014

'Conducting employee engagement surveys can be an extremely useful tool to understand exactly how you employees feel about their current state of employment. Large companies such as Waitrose and John Lewis produce an annual staff survey to measure how happy their employees are. This helps to get employees involved and engagement with the running of the business.

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MARCH 19, 2014

'About 10 million Americans earn between $40,000 and $80,000 annually, according to Pew Research data. If you’re sick of your boss, office politics or being underappreciated, maybe you’re thinking it’s time to leave your middle-class job. Leaving a position that pays the bills is a big decision, however. Some reasons to seek greener pastures are better than others, so make sure you weigh all the pros and cons.

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AUGUST 22, 2014

'Only 52 percent of companies spend their time in a way that aligns with their strategic goals, according to a McKinsey survey of 1,500 executives from businesses of all sizes around the world. Some executives lost time by wasting too many hours online. Others got distracted by meetings, motivating their staff, or handling chronic emergencies. Small business owners surveyed by eVoice similarly reported being habitually distracted from their primary function by tasks such as accounting, reception

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APRIL 28, 2014

'I am sure you have seen this video on YouTube, but I think it is interesting to watch the expressions on the faces of these people applying for the job. It it worth the 4 minutes and you will gain a greater appreciation in many different ways. The post World’s Toughest Job appeared first on Leadership Speaker and Motivational Speaker for Businesses | Employee Engagement | Gregory Smith - Chart Your Course International.

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APRIL 28, 2014

'The Top 20 Leadership Books: What To Give First To A New Manager. Thanks to Eric Jacobson for his blog’s tips, ideas and techniques. They are ideal for leaders and managers of all types of small to large businesses and organizations. What you’ll read about is primarily based on what I’ve learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years…along with what I continue to learn every day. — Eric Jacobson — formerly a Senior Vice P

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JANUARY 9, 2014

'Herman Trend Alert: Skills Shortages Worsening. September 11, 2013. With the forecasts of doom and gloom in so many places around the world, we would expect companies to delay hiring new employees and that the skills shortages might be lessening. Fortunately for candidates, many companies worldwide are hiring and unfortunately for employers, the shortages of skilled workers are costing companies billions of dollars.

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