Promotional gifts (also referred to as swag) are products or items used to promote a business. They typically include the company’s name and/or logo and are given away to clients and potential customers for free. It’s not uncommon for companies to hand out promotional gifts at trade shows, conferences and other networking events. So, how can your business benefit from the use of promotional gifts? Continue reading
Strong client relationships are crucial to running a successful business in the corporate world. When clients are happy, they will continue doing business with the company. While there’s no substitution for providing a high-quality product and/or service, companies can leverage the persuasive power of promotional gifts to help retain their current clients and even attract new ones in the process. Continue reading
Let’s face it, most people (including myself) have dealt with a nightmarish boss who rules his or her staff with an iron fist. You’ll go out of your way to make sure everything is done right only to have your boss constantly belittle you. This results in a spiraling effect, where employees’ disposition of their boss shifts towards greater negativity, which in turn results in further belittlement and discontent. Continue reading
A strong team of employees can make a world of difference in a company’s normal business operations. Generally speaking, they are independent, efficient, make few mistakes, and promote an all-around positive work environment for others to follow. Because of this, companies should put forth the effort to recognize and show appreciation to teams in the workplace. Continue reading
Did you know that approximately 7 out of 10 workers in the U.S. feed “undervalued” by their employer? This is a shocking statistic that should serve as a real eye-opener for companies across the country. When there’s a general lack of appreciation in the workplace, employees are more likely to quit their job, reduce their productivity, possess a negative attitude, and even suffer from work-related accidents. Continue reading
Company goals are only helpful if you can align employees to take the necessary action to achieve them. You can spend countless hours brainstorming short-term and long-term goals for your company, but it’s not going to offer any true benefit unless you can align employees actively working to achieve them. Continue reading
It’s estimated that over half of the U.S. workforce believe they aren’t properly recognized or appreciated by their boss. This translates into lower productivity, higher turnover rates, increased rate of injury, and a lower morale morale in the workplace. But recognition doesn’t have to come strictly from the employer; it can also come from other workers. Continue reading
Negative energy can spread like wildfire in the workplace, creating a general disconnect among employees while lowering productivity levels. A single employee might show up with a bad attitude, at which point other employees notice this negative and begin to exhibit similar behavior. But positive energy can also spread in the workplace, raising productivity levels and creating batter all-around environment for workers. Continue reading
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 3 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses were reported in 2012, which translates into roughly 3.4 out of every 100 full-time workers. Approximately half of the 3 million reported injuries and illnesses were serious enough to require time off from work. While there’s no way to completely prevent all work-related accidents from occurring, there are improvements proven by instituting Employee Safety Recognition programs workplace. Continue reading
There’s a lot of misinformation out there surrounding the True Cost of Replacing Employees. Regardless of your company’s niche/industry, hiring new ‘replacement’ employees can place a serious burden on your finances. Unfortunately, many employers fail to acknowledge the true cost of this action. To help shed some light on this topic, we’re going to take a closer look at the associated costs of replacing an employee. Continue reading