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How To Create Happy Employees — And Why It’s Even More Vital Now

YoungUpstarts

by Deb Boelkes, author of “ Heartfelt Leadership: How to Capture the Top Spot and Keep on Soaring “ Happy employees are the best kind. This could tempt leaders to think that employees are lucky to have a job at all. It’s more important than ever for employees to know you care about their happiness.

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Is a Venture Studio Right for You?

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Venture Studios are an “idea factory” with their own employees searching for product/market fit and a repeatable and scalable business model. The venture studio’s employees have already identified a product, market fit and early customers — meaning someone else has eliminated many of the early risks of a new venture.

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6 Tips For Managing Remote Employees

YoungUpstarts

It’s an especially appealing option for employees of start-ups that may not have the initial capital to buy, build, or rent a physical location. Check out these six tips for managing employees who work remotely: 1. Set up an online meeting or conference call with some or all of your employees who work off-site.

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The Heartfelt Holiday: Nine Ways To Show Your Employees You Care This Holiday Season

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But cash gifts aside, there are plenty of other ways to show your employees that you appreciate their hard work, creativity, and dedication during the season of giving. ” One of the greatest gifts you can give employees is building a culture so great that they can’t imagine working any place else. WOW them with some grace.

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Your Employees Kept You Going This Year. Thanksgiving 2020 Is The Perfect Time To Step Up Your Gratitude Game.

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Thanksgiving might look a little different for your employees this year. For the better part of 2020, employees have kept businesses going strong. It positively impacts everything from employee well-being to job satisfaction to motivation to productivity. Then open it up for employees to thank and compliment one another.

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Great (Unmet) Expectations: How To Get Employee Performance Up To Par (And Cut Ties When Necessary)

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That’s why leaders are supposed to set high expectations for all employees — and hold them accountable for a job done poorly. WOW factor workplaces are those that create a great experience for employees and customers. This is an agreement between you and the employees about what you each expect from each other.

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Improving Employee Recognition Efforts – Overcoming The Challenges

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A recent Gartner report clearly illustrated the need for recognition of quality performance for employees. The report states, “Recognizing a job well done is a proven method of increasing employee morale and engagement. You should differentiate expertise by segment, for example all of the employees within a department.

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