5 Little Things You Can Do to Motivate Employees

5 Little Things You Can Do to Motivate Employees When you start a business, you do so with a dream. Maybe you have a vision of the type of company you want to set up. Maybe you’re passionate about something and are translating your passion into entrepreneurship. But what happens once the company has been set up? How do you deal with the day-to-day issues that crop up? How do you motivate employees to keep going? Here are a few tips: Communication: This is the single most important thing that can help employees to keep going. Encourage them to speak
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Why Charles Schultz philosophy is a good one to live by…

Why Charles Schultz philosophy is a good one to live by… Charles Schulz, the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip, thought about a lot of serious things. This is said to be the philosophy he lived by: First answer some questions: Name the five wealthiest people in the world. Name the last five Heisman Trophy winners. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners. Now,
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For Labor Day: Celebrate a Milestone in Workplace Safety

For Labor Day: Celebrate a Milestone in Workplace Safety The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created in 1970, and America’s first workplace safety standards were adopted in May 1971. At that time, the nation boasted some 56 million workers at 3.5 million job sites. Today, there are nearly seven million sites and 115 million workers—and OSHA has helped cut job fatalities in half and to reduce workplace injuries by 40 percent. Here are some milestones in the agency’s 43-year history: May 1975. OSHA creates a free consultation program that has now served more than 500,000 businesses. April 1978.
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Changing Your Attitude to a Positive Mindset

Changing Your Attitude to a Positive Mindset A positive mindset is vital to self-development, for personal and professional growth, and to live a happier existence. Being positive is a real concept and can change your life for the better. To achieve a positive mindset, one must change your attitude. In this blog, we are going to be writing about the elements or concepts you can use to improve your current position, even if it is a negative one. RETRAIN YOUR BRAIN Retraining your brain is an essential part of changing your attitude and mindset to be more productive and positive
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Base Employee Rewards on Clear, Objective Measures

Base Employee Rewards on Clear, Objective Measures When it comes to employee rewards or bonuses, some co-workers may react with a little resentment or skepticism. Unless you can show that you’re basing the decision on objective metrics, such as sales or productivity, employees will wonder whether favoritism plays a role in recognition. Eliminate suspicion by focusing on these clear factors: Job performance. Spell out requirements in unambiguous terms, and give rewards only to those who exceed expectations. Customer satisfaction. Have you received positive feedback about employees from clients, customers, or co-workers? Document the feedback for use when making reward decisions.
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A Little Time Management Might Be Just the Thing

A Little Time Management Might Be Just the Thing Do you need better time management at the office? Who doesn’t, right? But if you really want to shine, one of the first things you’re going to have to take control of is your time. It always seems like there’s not enough time to accomplish everything when you’re working hard, but Bob Nelson in 1,001 Ways to Take Initiative at Work, says there are some steps you can take to rescue your time. Here is some of his advice:  When you get to the end of your day, make a to-do
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3 Team-Building Activities for New Hires

3 Team-Building Activities for New Hires Having a new set of employees is a great way to get new perspectives and new talent in the workplace, but how do you make them feel like they are part of the team? For most companies, providing new hires with a few team-building exercises can greatly improve knowledge and comfort within the company culture, as well as providing a way to build partnerships between employees. Here are three activities you can try. Egg Drop This is a classic activity for new hires to help them see how essential it is to work as
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Learn More about Job Candidates with a Tour of Your Workplace

Learn More about Job Candidates with a Tour of Your Workplace You may learn about a job candidate during an interview, but you’ll get a lot more insight by getting out of your office and taking finalists on a tour of your workplace. The candidate will see what your culture is like, and you’ll have a chance to observe how they respond to your environment. Here’s what to look for: Interactions with employees. Is the candidate interested in talking only to upper-level people? How did the person’s attitude change when meeting people at different levels? Observe how much attention the
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Habits to Reduce Stress and Keep a Positive Attitude

Habits to Reduce Stress and Keep a Positive Attitude There’s no doubt that running an accounting practice is stressful. You’re responsible for so much: the day-to-day logistics of your business, your image and reputation, and the all-important financial bottom line. You may feel like you’re genuinely “married” to the business and unable to take time off for self-care. But easing your anxiety – and putting some emotional distance between you and your work – can actually make you a more effective, efficient, and productive business owner. Here are five healthy habits that can lower your stress levels: Meditate Studies show
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Different Ways to Celebrate Accomplishments

Different Ways to Celebrate Accomplishments Accomplishments are big or small. They can come at any point in time, especially after the end of a stressful or peak period of work. Accountants often feel these pressures at the end of the tax year or fiscal years of various companies they represent. Sitting in front of a computer or a set of paperwork can be mentally exhausting and cause exhaustion on the eyes. Soon, it seems the numbers all start running together. The best way to lessen the burdens of these stressors is to come up with different ways to celebrate the
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