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4Cs Blog: Happy Employees = Happy Customers
What is an Employment Contract and Why is it Important?Running a company is an incredibly complex and taxing process that requires incredible attention to detail. This simple fact can prove to be quite a detriment since, focusing too heavily on the big picture and the financial aspects of the corporate world, people in charge of one organization tend to take some things for granted and overlook the problems that arise as a result. The employment contracts are definitely one of those small Jenga pieces that don’t look so critical but can bring the whole construction down.
To put it simply, the entire professional relationship between an employer and an employee is built around some sort of employment agreement. Failing to outline the general framework of this relationship by phrasing some of its stipulations poorly can sometimes cause irreparable damage.
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How Communication Gaps Affect the Recruitment ProcessThe process of recruitment becomes seamless when there is no communication gap between the recruiter and candidates. In order to effectively engage in the recruitment of appropriate candidates, it is imperative to eliminate any communication gaps.
When efficacious communication is ensured, the employers are able to swift through the bulk of candidates and track down the most appropriate one for the vacant post. Hence, when communication gaps are least or absolutely abandoned, the recruitment process is boosted, and simultaneously the candidates open up about their experiences, expectations and willingness to grow.
The adverse effects of the communication gap are dual-natured. That is, the employers and employees both are under its influence. As far as the recruitment process is concerned, communication matters a lot to carry it smoothly until the candidate is onboard.
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Advocating for Mental Health Days in the WorkplaceMental health advocacy in the workplace is a growing topic among employees and employers, but getting the ball rolling where you work can be intimidating and difficult. We spend a large majority of our time at work, so it needs to be a place where we feel comfortable being honest about mental health and any other issues in our lives. Mental health days are time off of work that allows employees to take a break from the stress and responsibility of work to recharge or address anything that is affecting their mental health. Much like a sick day, it gives employees an opportunity to recharge and recover. More and more companies are implementing mental health days and other measures to improve the workplace environment of their business. These changes benefit not only the employees, but the employer as well by improving people’s motivation and productivity. If you want to advocate for more mental health days in your workplace, here are three easy things you can do to get started. Read full post Strategies for Setting Remote Employees Up for SuccessThe COVID-19 pandemic changed the way that many companies think about how they run their operations, especially when it comes to how and where their employees work. While it used to be traditional for people to work out of physical offices, safety precautions, including the need to socially distance, required many businesses to transition to a remote workforce. It worked so well that many companies are sticking with the idea and having more of their employees work from home. Some may feel like a remote workforce is too hard to manage and keep on task, but it really just takes some good advice and proper planning, and your team can be as productive as they were at the office. Let’s talk about strategies that you can use to set your remote team up for success.
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Top 10 Tips To Create A Positive Workplace CultureA positive work culture values employee happiness and satisfaction, encourages collaboration, and provides opportunities for professional growth. Happy members are always more productive, so it's in the best interest of either startups or larger companies to create a work environment where they can thrive.
Let's have a look at 10 simple ways how this can be achieved.
How to Secure a Successful Career Path in Family BusinessRunning a business is one of the best ways to make a living, but it’s also one of the most challenging things in the world. No matter where you live, how old you are, and what industry you’re in, being a business owner means that you’re in charge of tons of different things and that you need to solve tons of different problems every single day. That’s what makes this position so hard and if you’re one of those people who don’t perform well under risk, you might think about doing something else. But, what if you’re in charge of a family business that has been around for generations and you’re supposed to save it from a financial disaster? Well, if that’s the case, you have to look into various ideas that might help you secure your family legacy and take your company to a whole new level, and in case you’re not sure how to make that happen, here are a few ideas to consider. Read full postHow To Teach Your Employees Financial LiteracyFinancial stress is more common in the workplace than you might realize. According to statistics, 53% of adults are worried about their financial situation, while 78% of American adults live paycheck to paycheck. While this might appear as a personal problem for some, it can negatively impact your workforce. When employees face a challenging financial situation, they are more likely to miss work and perform poorly. Therefore, as employers, it's crucial to focus on improving the financial education of your employees to help them gain the confidence to enhance their well-being without losing focus at work. Being financially literate can also help them better manage their finances and prevent them from ending up with financial woes. In return, you will get a higher employee loyalty and retention rate, which can be cost-effective in the long run.
Self-Employment: Steps to Take to Become Your Own BossAs work obligations become more demanding and desirable jobs become more difficult to get, an increasing number of individuals are deciding to become self-employed. Being your own boss, setting your own hours, and making executive decisions yourself are all appealing aspects of this type of work. But self-employment can come with its own challenges as well. It takes plenty of time, focus, dedication, and hard work to reach success on your own. To make this process a bit simpler and increase your chances of triumph, here are some of the most essential steps you should take when becoming self-employed: Read full postHow to Write Great Emails for Employee Retention?Employee retention is one of the biggest challenges that businesses find themselves struggling with. Indeed, there could be quite a few employees leaving your company for a variety of reasons. One of the tools you can use to try to make them stay is email marketing. By crafting the right emails and sending them to your employees, you could improve their satisfaction with their jobs and reduce your employee turnover rates. Hence, here’s how to write great emails for employee retention.
Using Succinct Learning to Build an Effective Remote TeamThe trend of businesses moving to remote or hybrid working models is on the rise, and with it comes the challenge of finding the most productive and efficient ways to develop their teams. Now that employees have had the freedom of working remotely – and executives have adjusted to the prospect of leading remote teams – it's becoming the "new normal." However, managing people who work remotely is no easy task.
Focusing on employee engagement and development has been essential to building a stable team for many organizations. Increased employee engagement helps employees feel connected to their work and motivated to do their best. Training and development are also crucial for ensuring that your remote workforce has the skills they need to be successful and stay engaged in their work.
However, while these initiatives are essential, they can also be time-consuming and expensive, leaving management teams feeling overwhelmed at building a comprehensive employee development program.
So what is the answer for organizations operating fully remote or hybrid working teams? The solution may be found in a concept known as "succinct learning."
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